Commercial Manager - Aluminum Facade (Jeddah, KSA)
Position: Commercial Manager - Aluminum Facade
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Age: 28- 42 yrs – ARABIC FLUENT SPEAKER
Salary: 30000SAR
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Manager specializing in the Aluminum Facade sector to join our dynamic team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing the commercial aspects of complex facade projects within the KSA market. You will be responsible for driving profitability, securing key contracts, managing client and supplier relationships, and ensuring the commercial success of our Aluminum Facade projects from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Business Development: Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive commercial strategies and business plans specifically for the Aluminum Facade division. Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand the company's footprint in KSA.
- Contract Management: Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and finalization of project contracts, subcontracts, and supply agreements, ensuring full compliance with KSA legal, regulatory, and company standards.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, main contractors, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
- Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, cost control measures, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure project profitability targets are met or exceeded. Analyze project financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Tendering & Pricing: Oversee the preparation of competitive and accurate bids, proposals, and tenders for Aluminum Facade projects, including detailed cost estimation and risk analysis.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct ongoing market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the KSA Aluminum Facade and construction sectors.
- Project Collaboration: Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution, timely delivery, adherence to quality standards, and resolution of commercial issues.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular, comprehensive reports to senior management on project commercial performance, sales pipelines, market insights, and business development activities.
- Compliance: Ensure all commercial activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and Saudi Arabian laws and regulations.
Candidate Profile:
- Nationality: Lebanese, Jordanian, Syrian, Egyptian, or Palestinian.
- Age Range: 28 - 42 years old.
Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory):
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Architectural), Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, or a directly related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven and specific experience in a commercial management, senior quantity surveying, or business development role within the Aluminum Facade industry.
- Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the construction and facade industry dynamics, particularly within the Gulf region. Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
- Commercial Acumen: In-depth knowledge of commercial principles, contract law (FIDIC knowledge advantageous), procurement, cost control, and financial management within construction projects.
- Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills with a proven ability to secure favorable terms.
- Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in financial analysis and risk assessment.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and relevant commercial/project management software.
Qualifications & Experience (Preferred):
- Master's degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, Construction Management).
- Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
- Demonstrated experience in securing and managing large-scale Aluminum Facade projects (>SAR 50M) in KSA.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ﷼15,000.00 - ﷼30,000.00 per month