Sales Development Manager

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Dubai, ARE
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Other • Manufacturing
The Role
Drives sales growth across assigned territories by developing commercial plans, managing distributor performance, building customer relationships, and delivering financial and market objectives. Responsibilities include forecasting, KPI monitoring, trade investment management, joint business planning, category and promotional initiatives, and resolving operational gaps. The role also oversees orders, payments, deductions, and inventory matters while partnering with cross-functional teams and traveling approximately one week per month.
Summary Generated by Built In

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Sales Development Manager drives sales growth across assigned territories by developing commercial plans, managing distributor performance, and building strong customer relationships. This Dubai-based role partners with distributors and cross-functional teams to achieve financial, brand, and market execution objectives.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and execute sales plans for assigned territories.
  • Manage distributor performance against financial and commercial targets.
  • Build coverage strategies and translate brand priorities into channel plans.
  • Monitor KPIs, forecasts, trade investments, and sales performance.
  • Develop joint business plans with distributors and key customers.
  • Lead category, innovation, distribution, and promotional initiatives.
  • Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational and capability gaps.
  • Manage orders, payments, deductions, and inventory-related matters.

What we look for:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 7 to 10 years of sales experience, including at least 7 years managing sales through distributors.
  • Proven experience developing sales plans and customer relationships.
  • Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Results-oriented approach with strong KPI management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience preferred.
  • Fluent English required; Arabic preferred.
  • Availability to travel approximately one week per month.
  • FMCG or center-store category experience preferred.

Workplace type:

Hybrid

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:
  • Competitive compensation

  • Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

  • Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

  • Flexible work environment, depending on your role

  • Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

  • Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7 to 10 years of sales experience
  • At least 7 years managing sales through distributors
  • Experience developing sales plans and customer relationships
  • Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Results-oriented approach with strong KPI management capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI experience
  • Fluent English
  • Arabic language skills
  • FMCG or center-store category experience
  • Availability to travel approximately one week per month

The Clorox Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Clorox Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Clorox Company.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement plan design is highlighted as generous and positioned as above market, with automatic enrollment and additional company contributions that build long‑term savings. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many salaried roles, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and companywide recharge periods provide substantial flexibility and rest. These offerings support work‑life balance across numerous teams.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, subsidized backup child/elder care, and family‑forming benefits are emphasized as part of a comprehensive support system. These programs help employees manage caregiving and major life events.

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The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
7,077 Employees
Year Founded: 1913

What We Do

Clorox is a global company with leading brands that have become household names: our namesake bleach and cleaning products; Ayudín® and Poett® home care products; Pine-Sol® dilutable cleaner; Fresh Step® cat litter; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water filtration products; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. We manufacture products in more than two dozen countries and market them in more than 100 countries. Clorox trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CLX.

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