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- Experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration (MBA preferred)
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly qualified and results-oriented Senior Trade Marketing Manager to spearhead brand expansion, market activation, and channel strategy implementation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should bring robust expertise in trade marketing and category management, demonstrated through managing extensive food and confectionery portfolios, fostering distributor partnerships, and executing integrated channel campaigns effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement extensive trade marketing and category strategies focused on enhancing both revenue and profitability.
- Work collaboratively with sales leadership, major accounts, and distributors to conceptualize, coordinate, and deliver impactful trade promotions and seasonal campaigns.
- Oversee promotional budget management, ensure effective return on investment measurement, and provide insightful business analysis reports to leadership.
- Enhance in-store presence by driving planogram execution and optimizing shelf share within all retail outlets.
- Lead trade marketing efforts for new product launches to ensure successful market introductions.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of market trends, competitor activities, and channel performance data to uncover and capitalize on growth opportunities.
Key Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
- Between 5 to 7 years of solid experience in trade marketing, category management, or brand management exclusively in the FMCG or food sectors, with specialization in chocolate, snacking, or confectionery being a significant advantage.
- Experience with multinational or leading local FMCG companies operating within the Saudi Arabian market.
- Profound knowledge of the Saudi retail landscape, including both modern and traditional trade channels, along with distributor relationship management.
- Strong analytical capabilities with familiarity in retail audit tools and data analytics platforms such as Nielsen, paired with sound commercial insight including P&L understanding.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills essential for stakeholder engagement.
Compensation and Environment
- Attractive salary package aligned with experience.
- Vibrant working atmosphere offering extensive opportunities for professional advancement.