Sales & Operations Director

Sales & Operations Director – Egypt Location: Sadat City, Egypt | Full-time | Local Employment Contract Build a business. Develop a market. Lead the next phase of growth. On behalf of an established international industrial group, a leading player in advanced agricultural and irrigation solutions, we are looking for an experienced Sales & Operations Director to lead an ambitious business development project in Egypt. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to build and scale a local business, with a clear opportunity to progressively evolve into the role of General Manager – Egypt . The Opportunity The Group already has a legal entity and an industrial facility in Sadat City. The initial priority will be to accelerate commercial growth, expand market presence and establish a strong local sales and distribution network. As the business develops, the role will progressively expand to include operational infrastructure, team leadership, P&L responsibility and the future development of local manufacturing activities. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the Egyptian market development and go-to-market strategy. Drive sales growth through direct customer acquisition and the development of distributors, dealers and strategic partnerships. Leverage and expand relationships within the Egyptian irrigation and agricultural sectors. Build and lead the local commercial organization and distribution network. Develop the operational infrastructure, including warehousing, logistics and customer service. Manage business planning, budgets and progressively assume full P&L responsibility. Support the future development of local manufacturing operations. Your Profile Proven experience in senior commercial leadership roles, such as Sales Director, Commercial Director, Head of Sales or Country Sales Manager. Strong knowledge of the Egyptian irrigation and agricultural markets , ideally supported by an established industry network. Preferably, experience with irrigation systems manufacturers, agricultural solutions providers or relevant distributors. Demonstrated success in business development, market expansion and building commercial organizations. Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on leadership style and strong negotiation skills. Experience in greenfield projects, business start-ups or new market entry would be a significant advantage. Strong business and financial acumen, with the potential to take full P&L responsibility. Fluency in Arabic and English . Compensation & Benefits Annual gross base salary: EGP 4,060,000–4,370,000 (approximately EUR 65,000–70,000). Performance-based bonus: up to 20–25% of annual base salary. Company car, including fuel, insurance and maintenance, with personal use where required. Private health insurance, potentially extended to family members. Coverage of business travel expenses. Relocation assistance and/or housing allowance, where applicable. Location & Employment The position is based in Sadat City, Egypt , and requires full-time on-site presence and residence within commuting distance of the facility. Employment will be under a local Egyptian contract . Why Join? This is more than a traditional Sales Director position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategic growth project, build a business from the ground up and progressively assume leadership of the entire Egyptian organization.