Trade Marketing & E-Commerce Officer

We're looking for a talented Trade Marketing & E-Commerce Specialist to join a leading FMCG distribution company in Bahrain. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in FMCG, trade marketing, and e-commerce operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for executing trade marketing activities in retail stores and overseeing e-commerce order management and logistics.

What you'll be doing: :
Trade Marketing & Retail Execution

• Plan and execute brand activations and promotional activities in supermarkets and retail outlets.
• Monitor and report on share of shelf performance across stores, ensuring optimal visibility for products.
• Conduct daily sales visits to supermarkets and key customers to strengthen relationships and ensure brand guidelines are implemented.
• Manage merchandising activities, including daily reporting on product displays, stock levels, and promotional compliance.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities to improve in-store presence and maximize product sell-through.

E-Commerce Management

• Manage incoming WhatsApp and online orders, providing timely responses to customers.
• Oversee the end-to-end e-commerce logistics process, including order processing, delivery coordination, and collections.
• Ensure smooth communication between customers, warehouse, and delivery teams for efficient order fulfillment.
• Track and report on e-commerce performance and customer feedback to support continuous improvement.

Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain daily and weekly reports on sales, merchandising activities, and e-commerce operations.
• Share insights and actionable recommendations with management to drive business growth.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align trade marketing initiatives with broader business objectives.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in FMCG trade marketing, sales, or e-commerce (preferably in food distribution).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage both retail and e-commerce responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for reporting.
• Flexible, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.