– MARKETING MANAGER

Position: Marketing Manager

Industry: FMCG – Food & Beverage Wholesale Distribution

Location: Saudi Arabia / UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5 Years

Department: Marketing

Reports To: General Manager / Managing Director

About the Company

We are a reputed and rapidly growing FMCG Food & Beverage Wholesale Distribution Company serving customers and business partners across the Saudi Arabian and UAE markets.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Marketing Manager to lead our marketing initiatives, strengthen our brands, expand market presence, and support business growth.

Job Summary The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing effective marketing strategies for our FMCG food and beverage portfolio.

The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of FMCG marketing, wholesale distribution, brand management, customer engagement, trade marketing, digital marketing, and market development.

The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies for FMCG food and beverage products.
- Develop annual marketing plans, promotional calendars, and marketing budgets.
- Drive brand awareness, product visibility, customer engagement, and sales growth.
- Develop and execute trade marketing and promotional campaigns for wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, hotels, and other food-service customers.
- Work closely with the sales team to develop marketing initiatives that generate leads and increase sales.
- Conduct market research and identify new products, market opportunities, customer segments, and business trends.
- Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, product launches, distribution strategies, and market activities.
- Develop effective product positioning, branding, and promotional strategies.
- Manage digital marketing activities, including social media, online campaigns, content, and company communications.
- Coordinate product launches, exhibitions, trade shows, customer events, sampling activities, and promotional campaigns.
- Develop marketing materials,



product presentations, catalogues, brochures, advertisements, and sales-support materials.
- Coordinate with international/local suppliers and brand principals on marketing and promotional activities.
- Analyze campaign performance, sales results, market feedback, and return on marketing investment.
- Prepare regular marketing reports and presentations for senior management.
- Identify opportunities to expand distribution and market penetration across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Build strong professional relationships with key customers, suppliers, principals, retailers, and other business partners.
- Lead, motivate, and coordinate the marketing team to achieve company objectives.
- Ensure all marketing activities maintain the company's professional image and brand standards.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- 5 years of proven experience in FMCG marketing, preferably in Food & Beverage.
- Experience in wholesale distribution, food distribution, retail, modern trade, general trade, or food-service channels is highly preferred.
- GCC experience, particularly in Saudi Arabia and/or the UAE, will be a strong advantage.
- Strong knowledge of FMCG sales and marketing practices and distribution channels.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing successful marketing campaigns.

Essential Skills

- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
- Strong knowledge of FMCG trade marketing and brand management.
- Digital marketing and social media knowledge.
- Strong analytical and market research skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Ability to work closely with sales,



procurement, operations, finance, and senior management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of CRM, marketing analytics, and digital marketing tools is an advantage.
- Arabic language skills will be an advantage, particularly for GCC market communication.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a mature, confident, energetic, and commercially focused marketing professional who understands the FMCG Food & Beverage industry and can convert marketing strategies into measurable business results.

The ideal candidate should be:

- Results-oriented and commercially driven
- Strong in communication and negotiation
- Customer-focused and relationship-oriented
- Creative but highly practical in execution
- Comfortable working with senior management
- Capable of managing suppliers, brands, customers, and marketing agencies
- Familiar with GCC FMCG market dynamics
- Willing to travel within Saudi Arabia and the UAE when required

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Marketing Manager will be evaluated based on:

- Sales growth supported by marketing initiatives
- Brand awareness and market penetration
- Successful execution of marketing campaigns
- New customer and market development
- Trade promotion effectiveness
- Product visibility and brand positioning
- Marketing ROI and budget management
- Digital engagement and lead generation
- Customer and supplier engagement
- Achievement of agreed marketing objectives

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a reputed FMCG organization
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- Exposure to the Saudi Arabia and UAE markets
- Professional and multicultural working environment
- Chance to work with established food and beverage brands
- Performance-based growth opportunities

If you are an experienced FMCG marketing professional with strong communication skills and a passion for Food & Beverage brands, we invite you to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success in the GCC market.

Pay: ₹12,474.56 - ₹46,723.83 per month

Work Location: In person

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