Regional Business Development Manager - MENA

Lead regional growth for a leading international confectionery brand across MENA Build and manage a high impact distributor network across MENA Identify, evaluate and appoint a new distributor partner in Saudi Arabia. Manage and strengthen existing distributor relationships across MENA. Drive sales, distribution and brand presence across priority markets. Identify new commercial opportunities and areas for regional growth. Develop strong relationships with distributors, customers and key market stakeholders. Provide competitor, category and market insights to the European leadership team. Act as the key commercial representative for the business across MENA. Desired Candidate Profile 5+ years of commercial experience within FMCG, ideally confectionery, snacks or a related category. Strong experience managing distributors across Middle Eastern markets or North Africa. Proven track record of developing markets and driving growth through distributor partners. Experience working with international brands or strong regional businesses. Commercially driven, hands on and comfortable operating independently. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work directly with senior leadership. Arabic would be advantageous but are not essential.