Trade Marketing Director

Job Description : TRADE MARKETING DIRECTOR GCC a leading multinational FMCG company to recruit a Trade Marketing Director for the Gulf & Saudi region, based in Jeddah. This pivotal role is designed for a highly experienced trade marketing professional who will drive in-market execution, build strategic trade partnerships, and optimize brand presence across the region. The Trade Marketing Director will be responsible for enhancing consumer engagement, driving sales growth, and ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching goals while addressing the unique dynamics of the Gulf & Saudi markets. Trade Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive trade marketing strategies that maximize brand presence and sales growth across the Gulf & Saudi region, while aligning with global brand initiatives. Distributor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors and retail partners, ensuring best-in-class execution at the point of sale and optimizing the effectiveness of trade promotions. In-Store Execution: Drive excellence in in-market execution, ensuring that the company’s brands are well-represented in stores through effective merchandising, promotional activities, and category management. Consumer Insights & Data: Leverage consumer and market data to develop actionable insights, guiding trade marketing initiatives that drive growth and improve market share. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth alignment and implementation of trade marketing plans across the region. Budget Management: Manage the trade marketing budget efficiently, ensuring a strong return on investment (ROI) for all trade activities. Market Expansion: Identify new opportunities for market expansion, launching new products, and strengthening the company’s footprint across the Gulf & Saudi region. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing trade marketing team, ensuring effective collaboration and strong execution of trade marketing plans across multiple markets. Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in FMCG trade marketing, with a proven track record of driving market share growth in the Gulf & Saudi region. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment. Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of the Gulf & Saudi retail landscape, consumer behaviors, and market trends, with a focus on building distributor and trade relationships. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to turn consumer insights and market data into impactful trade marketing strategies. Results-Driven: Proven track record in delivering successful trade marketing initiatives that lead to tangible business results, including sales growth and increased market share. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.

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