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Sales professions — Decision 101278

Employers with 3 or more staff in sales jobs must fill at least 60% of those jobs with Saudis, from 19 April 2026.

Selected occupation: Commercial specialist · 243106

In short

60% of the jobs covered by this decision must be held by Saudi nationals at private establishments with 3 or more workers in these jobs. In force since 19 April 2026.

In force since19 April 2026
Applies to establishments with3+ workers in these roles
Ministerial decision101278

Scope and conditions

Private-sector entities with 3 or more workers in the 9 listed sales occupations must have at least 60% Saudis in those jobs. Counted at entity level (all branches of the same activity together). Applies to job titles and actual work done. Where another decision or regional agreement sets a different rate, the higher rate applies. When calculating, round to the nearest whole person (0.5 and above rounds up).

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Covered occupations in this record

  • 122104Sales manager
  • 142001Retail sales manager
  • 142003Wholesale sales manager
  • 243106Commercial specialist
  • 243109Sales specialist
  • 243401ICT equipment sales specialist
  • 332201Sales representative
  • 332401Commodity futures broker
  • 332402Commodity broker