trade marketing specialist

MAPYR FZCO

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Trade Marketing Specialist to lead the planning and execution of trade-focused marketing initiatives. In this role, you will be the key link between marketing, sales, and the retailers, responsible for optimizing brand visibility, enhancing in-store execution, and driving sell-through at the point of purchase. You will develop and implement customer-specific marketing programs, manage trade budgets, analyse sales trends, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of marketing campaigns with commercial objectives. Ideal candidate should be result driven and being an out of the box thinker thriving in a competitive environment. Trade Strategy & Planning<ul><li>Develop and implement trade marketing plans aligned with brands and sales strategies.</li><li>Translate brand marketing plans into retailer-specific executions.</li><li>Identify key opportunities across retailers to drive brand presence and sales.</li><li>Focus on understand consumer behaviours to drive actionable initiative at retail.</li></ul>Promotional Execution<ul><li>Plan and coordinate in-store activations, visual merchandising (displays, POS materials, windows) and promotional events.</li><li>Ensure consistency of brand messages across trade activities.</li><li>Collaborate with sales teams to execute promotional plans effectively.</li><li>Track successful implementation of activations & results</li></ul>Sales & Performance Analysis<ul><li>Monitor and analyse sales data, market share, category performance, and ROI of trade initiatives.</li><li>Conduct competitive analysis and shopper insights to refine strategies.</li><li>Report trade performance metrics to internal stakeholders.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and external agency partners.</li><li>Coordinate with brand teams to align trade plans with product launches and brand calendars.</li><li>Support key account teams with tailored marketing materials and toolkits.</li></ul>Budget & Project Management<ul><li>Manage and optimize trade marketing budgets.</li><li>Ensure timely execution of trade programs and projects within scope and budget.</li></ul>Track promotional spend and evaluate effectiveness.

Trade Marketing Specialist

MHP Food Trading LLC

MHP Food Trading is looking for a proactive and commercially driven Marketing Specialist UAE to support and execute trade, brand, and partnership marketing activities across the MENA region. The role focuses on trade marketing execution, digital and brand activations, events, and B2B/B2C partnerships, working closely with Sales and external partners to drive measurable business impact.Key Responsibilities:Trade Marketing (Modern Trade &amp; Foodservice)<ul><li>Plan and execute trade promotions, sampling activities, and in-store activations to support sales targets</li><li>Manage and monitor the annual trade marketing budget with monthly tracking and variance analysis</li><li>Evaluate profitability and performance of promotions before, during, and after execution</li><li>Coordinate promo stock distribution and ensure availability in market</li><li>Conduct regular store checks, competitor analysis, and consumer insights reporting (photo-supported)</li><li>Collaborate closely with Sales teams to design effective trade initiatives</li></ul>Brand &amp; Digital Marketing<ul><li>Enhance brand visibility across B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms, ensuring brand compliance</li><li>Support influencer campaigns across MENA, including product allocation and logistics</li><li>Execute digital activations and online campaigns across existing platforms</li><li>Support content creation, photoshoots, and videography logistics</li><li>Support new product launches and recommend optimal marketing activities</li><li>Track market entries and trends, especially in value-added and foodservice segments</li></ul>Partnerships &amp; Events<ul><li>Manage corporate marketing materials and brand assets for exhibitions and trade shows</li><li>Support tendering processes in line with company compliance procedures</li><li>Plan and execute major B2B and B2C events (trade shows, chef events, sponsorships, food festivals)</li><li>Co-own Joint Business Plan (JBP) execution with key retailers and distributors in new markets</li><li>Explore new concepts and initiatives that may generate additional revenue streams</li></ul>Requirements &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>3-5 years of experience in trade marketing, FMCG, foodservice, or consumer goods preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of B2B &amp; B2C marketing, promotions, and events</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams (Sales, Agencies, Partners)</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Willingness to travel within the MENA region as required</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Opportunity to work with a leading international food business</li><li>Exposure to regional markets and major industry events</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment</li><li>Competitive compensation package (based on experience)</li></ul>How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit their CV to: mhpuaejobs@mhp.com.ua Please mention &ldquo;Marketing Specialist &rdquo; in the subject line.Job Type: Full-timeEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Marketing: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>

Marketing Specialist

Almarai - المراعي

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 Trade Marketing Manager - Bakery business unit - Head Office, Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Company:
 
 
 
 Almarai is the world&rsquo;s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region&rsquo;s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company ranked as #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024.
 
 
 
 
 
 For more details, please visit our website &ndash;
 
 
 www.almarai.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 
 To develop and implement a consistent and effective Category Management and Merchandizing structure and policy that delivers the added value excellence within the function through trade marketing activities product sampling and promotes, point of sale placement and effective merchandizing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Activities
 
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 Ensure the product-sampling sessions are planned, communicated, coordinated and conducted successfully.
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 Ensure in-store promotions are carried out according to company policy.
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 Deliver high Category and merchandising standards by developing and implementing the Almarai Category and Merchandising policy.
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 Contribute to better management decision making by providing timely market-related information.
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 Ensure the availability and effective usage of point-of-sale material displays in the market by region, by channel throughout the territory.
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 Requirement
 
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 The Potential candidates must meet the requirements mentioned below:
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor Degree in Marketing or Business related field.
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 At least 5 years Category management and/or Trade Marketing experience with a reputable FMCG company in the Middle East.
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 Good Communication skills.
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 A proven track record in Space Planning and Category Management.
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 Category Management Strategy skills.
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 Promotional Design &amp; Execution skills.
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 Merchandising Design, Development &amp; Briefing skills.
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 Trade Marketing &amp; Distribution.
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 Pricing Strategy and Management skills.
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 Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development, etc.
 
 
 This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.
 
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Trade Marketing Manager

Richfeel Health & Beauty Pvt Ltd

Job Role: Trade Marketing Manager Company Website - www.richfeelnaturals.comKey Responsibilities1. Trade Strategy &amp; Planning<ul><li>Develop annual and periodic trade marketing plans aligned with overall business and brand objectives.</li><li>Plan promotional calendars, pricing strategies, and trade investment frameworks across channels.</li><li>Build and manage joint business plans with key accounts such as modern trade partners, salons, and beauty retailers.</li><li>Support new product launches and category expansion through structured trade plans.</li></ul>2. Channel &amp; Shopper Execution<ul><li>Ensure effective execution of in-store activations, POSM deployment, displays, sampling programs, and demonstrations.</li><li>Drive adherence to planograms and brand visibility standards across priority outlets.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors and field teams for timely and quality execution.</li><li>Monitor on-ground execution and suggest improvements where required.</li></ul>3. Sales Performance &amp; Monitoring<ul><li>Work closely with the Sales team to track sell-in and sell-out performance against plans.</li><li>Monitor SKU-wise and category-wise performance to identify opportunities or corrective actions.</li><li>Prepare and share periodic reports on retailer, channel, and campaign performance.</li><li>Support sales teams with insights and recommendations to improve performance.</li></ul>4. Promotional Calendar &amp; Campaign Management<ul><li>Plan and manage trade promotions including seasonal, festive, and new-launch campaigns.</li><li>Coordinate internal approvals and ensure timely execution of promotional activities.</li><li>Track promotion effectiveness and support data-driven improvements.</li><li>Manage and control promotional budgets in line with approved plans.</li></ul>5. Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Collaborate with Brand, Sales, Digital, Category, Finance, and Supply Chain teams for seamless execution.</li><li>Enable internal teams, distributors, and partners through training and communication on trade programs.</li><li>Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure product availability during promotions and campaigns.</li><li>Act as a bridge between strategy and execution teams.</li></ul>6. Market, Competitor &amp; Shopper Insights<ul><li>Track competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and market movements.</li><li>Analyse shopper behaviour and channel trends to identify growth opportunities.</li><li>Provide actionable insights to refine trade strategies and execution approaches.</li><li>Support management with market intelligence and improvement recommendations.</li></ul>Candidate ProfileEducation<ul><li>MBA / PGDM in Marketing or equivalent qualification.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>3&ndash;8+ years of experience in Trade Marketing, preferably in FMCG, Cosmetics, Beauty, or related consumer-driven industries.</li></ul>Key Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Strong understanding of trade and distribution channels (GT, MT, salons, e-commerce).</li><li>Experience in trade planning, activation, and execution.</li><li>Strong analytical and Excel skills.</li><li>Ability to interpret sales and market data for decision-making.</li><li>Good negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong execution orientation and attention to detail.</li><li>Good communication and presentation abilities</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per yearApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your Current CTC?</li><li>What is your Excpected CTC?</li><li>Where do you stay in Mumbai?</li><li>Years of experience as a Trade Marketing Manager/Executive?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

talabat

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 Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat&rsquo;s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region.
 
 
 We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.
 
 
 Here at talabat, we are building a high-performance culture through engaged workforce and growing talent density. We're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We are proud to be a multi-great place to work award winner.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a Sr. Specialist Retail Media Partnership to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store &ldquo;tMart&rdquo;, which is the region&rsquo;s first cloud store concept offering 30-minute delivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s On Your Plate?
 
 
 
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 Own talabat mart country trade campaign strategy and calendar in alignment with country commercial lead.
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 Drive sales of NMR solutions to suppliers and achieve sales targets.
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 Plan, project manage and measure all talabat mart campaigns.
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 Work closely with Category and Grocery Marketing on opportunities to grow sales and surface assortments and promotions.
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 Support in management of creative production for trade-driving campaigns
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 Set up media assets in app inc. campaign landing pages, banners, boosted SKUs
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 Plan and execute tailored and targeted campaigns to drive growth
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 Coordinate between commercial teams and marketing teams to align on featured promotions and products.
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 Proactively recommend and support in the development and implementation of new strategies to boost volume growth, while keeping margins on target
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 Analyze all on-going campaigns, including daily tracking of performance and budget management
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 Execute all aspects of the life-cycle management process.
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 Conduct and implement a competitive intelligence and market insights review process
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 Analyze data sets to identify consumer and market trends, and suggest high impact growth strategies
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 Work with the Marketing team to develop content to drive brand awareness, sessions, new customer acquisition and orders
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 Work with CRM and Performance teams to identify and track campaign success in delivering business objectives, analyze relevant data streams to lead improvements
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 What Did We Order?
 
 
 
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 At least 3 years of experience in campaign management/ marketing/ category management within E-commerce/ FMCG/ Grocery retailers
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 Good Communication and interpersonal skills
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 Proficiency in MS Excel
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 Proficiency in English Language, Arabic preferred
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 Strong analytical skills, experience with data visualization software is a plus (Looker, Tableau)
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 As part of the talabat team:
 
 
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 You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
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 Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, however you want.
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 Parental leave.
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 Working with the team, building the fastest-growing, largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.
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 Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe, working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.
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 Sponsored healthcare and gym membership.
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Sr. Specialist Retail Media Partnerships

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 Assistant Trade Marketing Manager
 
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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Almarai is the world&rsquo;s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region&rsquo;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 a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 employees servicing some 110,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion in 2023. For more details, please visit our website &ndash;
 
 
 www.almarai.com.
 
 
 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 Role:
 
 
 
 Assist Trade Marketing Manager in managing and coordinating the National Promotion Plan, National Key Accounts Promotions, National Key Accounts Multi-brand In-store Activation and Display, POSM Projects and Implementation, External and Internal In-store Sampling Activities, Sponsorships and Events, NPD Listings, Competitor Promotion Intelligence Reports for different Business Units throughout KSA &amp; GULF.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To be successful in this role, you must have the following:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing or business-related subject.
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 At least 5 years Trade Marketing experience with a reputable FMCG company in the Middle East with evidence of well-developed management skills and proven track record of delivering results in a competitive environment.
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 Good proficiency in English &amp; Arabic
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 Competencies such as; Promotional Planning &amp; Execution; New Product Development; POSM Management; In-store Sampling Activation; Display Branding Activation; Sales Data Analysis; Operational Planning; Market data manipulation; Brand positioning and share of trade; Public Relations; Good communication and written English skills.
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 Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.
 
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Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

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 Assistant Trade Marketing Manager II | Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Company:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Almarai is the world&rsquo;s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region&rsquo;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 a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024
 
 .&rdquo;
 
 . For more details, please visit our website &ndash;
 
 
 www.almarai.com.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 About the role:
 
 
 
 Assist Trade Marketing Manager in managing and coordinating the National Promotion Plan, National Key Accounts Promotions, National Key Accounts Multi-brand In-store Activation and Display, POSM Projects and Implementation, External and Internal In-store Sampling Activities, Sponsorships and Events, NPD Listings, Competitor Promotion Intelligence Reports for different Business Units throughout KSA &amp; GULF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Consolidate promotion plans for KSA &amp; Gulf regions.
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 Ensure effective communication and planning for National Key Account promotions.
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 Implement in-store branding and displays for key accounts.
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 Develop and manage annual POSM plans with sales and CPD teams.
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 Oversee external agencies for in-store sampling activities.
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 Support sponsorships and customer events.
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 Coordinate NPD listing between Marketing and Sales.
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 Track and report on competitor promotions and NPD activities.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing or a related filed
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 4&ndash;6 years of experience in Trade Marketing within the FMCG industry
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 Proven track record of working with accounts (directly or indirectly)
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 Experience managing in-market display installations
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 Strong collaboration skills with external agencies
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 Proficiency in Excel and dashboard reporting
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 Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.
 
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