General Manager- Construction Equipment- (Best Saudi Construction Jobs 2025)
General Manager – Construction Equipment
Location: Saudi Arabia (Permanent)
Reporting to: Board of Holding Group / Group CEO
Job Reference: JNº062025º6770379
About Our Client
Our client is a highly respected and well-established business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with an umbrella operating structure under a diversified holding group. Whilst of medium size, the business punches far above its weight in reputation, engineering quality, reliability, and after-sales support in the construction equipment industry. With profound roots in the Saudi market and robust relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the company is ready to grow faster and wants to appoint a matured leader to head the construction equipment business.
It is a chance to work closely with the board and senior leadership, to define strategy and drive transformation — not just to implement day-to-day operations.
Role Overview
You will have full ownership of profit & loss (P&L) of the construction equipment business. You will be responsible for end-to-end operations including sales, manufacturing or assembly (as the case may be), service, parts, logistics, and customer support. You will be a senior member of the senior leadership team, contributing to influencing group strategy and driving synergies across other business lines.
Your charge will be to lead sustainable and profitable expansion, grow market share, improve customer satisfaction, and guide the division to operational excellence and innovation.
Key Duties
Strategic Leadership & Business Development
Develop and implement the strategic direction of the construction equipment business, in line with the group’s strategy and financial goals.
Identify fresh business opportunities, either through extension of product lines, geographical expansion of markets, partnerships, or acquisitions.
Follow developments in global and regional construction equipment, technology (e.g. telematics, electrification, automation), competitor actions, and customer needs, and bring them to life in achievable initiatives.
Sales & Marketing
Lead and manage the whole sales function — new equipment, used/refurbished, spare parts, and service contracts.
Establish high but achievable sales objectives by product lines and segments.
Control marketing efforts, product placement, pricing strategy, promotions, and customer segmentation.
Create and manage key accounts, major customers, government agencies, contractors, and infrastructure developers.
Operations & Manufacturing
Manage manufacturing, assembly, or integration operations (if any), cost-effectively, with quality, safety, and timely delivery.
Work with supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management to achieve uninterrupted flow of parts and equipment.
Implement stringent quality control and maintenance of industry standards, certifications, and compliance.
Service, Parts & After Sales
Provide a robust and responsive aftermarket service network — service centers, field service, training, spare parts, warranties.
Monitor and enhance critical service metrics (uptime, mean time to repair, first-time fix rate).
Create parts availability strategies to minimize customer downtime.
Financial Performance & P&L Management
Foster profitable growth: manage costs, margins, capital spending, working capital, and cash flows.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, monthly P&Ls, variance analyses, and corrective actions.
Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to the board and executive management.
People Leadership
Construct, develop, and direct a high-performing leadership team across sales, operations, service, parts, and support functions.
Hire best-in-class talent, clarify roles and responsibilities, set goals, and drive performance.
Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, customer focus, and safety.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Comply with local legislation, environmental and safety requirements, and internal policies.
Identify and define operational and financial risks, and establish mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities, trade associations, and relevant regulatory bodies.
Stakeholder Management & Reporting
Working directly with the board and holding group management: bring strategy proposals, performance reports, investment propositions, risk appraisals.
Developing relationships with OEMs, suppliers, financial institutions, joint venture partners, government customers, and key clients.
Representing the company in industry forums, trade shows, and business councils throughout Saudi Arabia and the region.
Candidate Profile-(Best Saudi Construction Jobs 2025)
Experience & Industry Awareness
Successful experience in the construction equipment / heavy equipment / industrial equipment sector, preferably in the Gulf or Middle East.
Demonstrated history of leading P&L responsibility (sales, operations, service) at senior level, reviving underperforming businesses or scaling expansion.
Experience leading both sales and operations (manufacturing/assembling or integrating) functions.
High degree of understanding of OEM relationships, distribution channels, supply chains, and aftermarket support in the industry.
Leadership & Strategic Acumen
Strategic thinker with ability to turn vision into actionable plans and measurable results.
Strong business acumen, with capacity to track performance metrics and make informed data-driven decisions.
Change agent: capacity to drive transformation, optimization, and ongoing improvement programs.
Team builder and people manager with strong track record of leadership in cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments.
Analytical thinking and investment literacy — at ease with budgets, projections, P&L, cost structures, investment opportunities.
Customer focus: customer need, competitive landscape, service excellence.
Resilience, flexibility, and capacity to operate under stress, in high-speed and changing markets.
Cross-cultural knowledge and capacity to operate in a multicultural setting.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
MBA or higher management qualification is desirable.
Certifications for operations excellence, project management, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar will be advantageous.
What’s On The Table
Compensation & Benefits
Competition-based annual salary aligned to the seniority and responsibility of the position.
Performance incentives and bonus scheme linked to revenue, margin, growth, and important KPIs.
Standard perks such as health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, yearly air fare (if applicable according to Saudi employment regulations).
Retirement fund scheme or end-of-service gratuity in accordance with Saudi labor laws.
Career & Growth
A high-profile position with direct exposure to the board and power over group-level decisions.
The opportunity to leave your legacy by defining strategy, driving operations, and leading long-term growth in a core business unit.
Chance for further upwards mobility in the holding group — possibly into regional or group leadership positions.
Work Culture & Environment
A supportive, entrepreneurial environment where innovation, ownership, and accountability are valued.
A workplace rooted in integrity, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Opportunity to lead and build a strong, ambitious team committed to excellence and impact.
How to Apply(Best Saudi Construction Jobs 2025)
Please submit your comprehensive CV / resume and a thoughtful cover letter addressing:
Your direct experience driving P&L in a construction equipment, heavy machinery, or related industry.
Examples of significant business growth, turnaround, or transformation initiatives you led.
Your leadership philosophy and approach to building and motivating high-performing teams.
Why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this particular role in Saudi Arabia.
Kindly quote job reference JN 062025 6770379 in your application. Applications without reference to this job code may not be considered.
Contact:
Vedant Dixit
Michael Page / Recruitment Partner
Why This Role Is Unique
You will not be an administrative cog — you will head a complete P&L, with end-to-end responsibility over sales, operations, service, parts, and business development.
You will be in the inner decision-making ring, having close contact with the board and influencing the business’s future.
Because the company is strongly grounded but still mid-sized, there is flexibility, room for innovation, and space to create significant, tangible contributions.
The Saudi market holds massive infrastructure and building demand in the next few years — there is tangible scope for growth and expansion.(Best Saudi Construction Jobs 2025)
