Divisional Trade Marketing Manager

Divisional Trade Marketing Manager

The Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 43,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion in 2025.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Divisional Trade Marketing Manager to lead Trade Marketing strategy and execution across key channels including Supermarkets, Mini Markets, and Ecommerce. This pivotal role will drive category growth, strengthen in‑store execution, and enhance commercial performance by shaping long‑term channel strategies and enabling the commercial organisation with insights, standards, and activation excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement 12–36 month Trade Marketing strategies in alignment with Category Marketing
• Lead channel thinking across the commercial team, ensuring strong alignment between strategy and execution
• Own Point‑of‑Purchase (POP) strategy and standards for each category and channel
• Provide critical business insights, space management solutions, and category activation tools
• Support commercial teams in delivering profitable sales growth and enhanced market share
• Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, and category performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive excellence in merchandising, pricing, promotional design, and new product launches

Candidates without the following will not be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Management, or a related field (mandatory)
• Minimum 10 years of Trade Marketing experience within a blue‑chip FMCG or retail organization
• Proven expertise in Category Management, Trade Marketing strategy, and Retail channel development
• Strong analytical, presentation, and reporting capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in managing merchandising strategy, pricing frameworks, and trade promotions
• Strong leadership experience, including people management and cross‑functional collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

To apply, please submit your current CV along with a cover letter indicating your current and expected remuneration package.