Principal Specialist Aluminum Marketing Intelligence

Maaden Brief:

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Job Title: Principal Specialist Aluminum Marketing Intelligence

Reporting to: Manager Primary Marketing & Pricing

Department: Sales & Marketing

Job location: Riyadh

Working hours: 8 hours

Job post duration: starting 24 August 2025 - end date: 7 September 2025

Type of work : Full time

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

To support in marketing research and market analysis to achieve the required targets with full knowledge of the market competition.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To analyze the domestic and global Aluminum Industry and its current supply and demand future trends.
• Developing Aluminum Marketing Plan and ensure it is in line with the Strategic Plan.
• Support in developing and maintain a 5-year strategic plan for the Aluminum products.
• To contribute in constructing the short-term and long-term marketing mix that will result in maximum growth of the product line
• To analyze market conditions to ensure products are competitively priced. Analyzes and compare products to market trends to determine if products are priced accordingly.
• Contributes in annual marketing plan supporting the business plan.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Frequent contacts in person with immediate associates within own and other departments for project coordination.
• Periodic contacts at next higher level in other departments regarding task review and progress of the project through personal, telephone and email communications.
• Occasional personal contacts with next higher levels in other departments regarding project presentations.
• Periodic personal contacts with outside companies for procedures and strategic issues

JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY):

• Works under broad assignments guided by policies and overall programs.
• Work accomplishments are subject to review by management.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Industrial Engineering (MBA is preferable).
• 5 years minimum experience as Aluminum Product Marketing & Pricing in an industrial company (Works in Aluminum downstream industry is a major).
• Fluent in English.
• Computer literate, knowledge of project control systems and PC applications.
• Able to think strategically, identify and evaluate the new business opportunities.
• Able to report, analyze and undertake the business model and evaluation of all business opportunities of Maaden business.

High performance behaviours:

Generic Maaden behavioural competencies required:

• Leadership
• Achievement Drive
• Communication
• Developing others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Analytical thinking