Career Opportunities: Regional Trade Marketing Supervisor (Sales)

About Almarai

Almarai Company, established in 1977, is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai is the number one FMCG Brand in MENA and a market leader across its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. The company has expanded its product range to include dairy, juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands. Almarai employs over 43,000 professionals across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

The Opportunity: Regional Trade Marketing Supervisor (Sales)

Almarai is seeking a Regional Trade Marketing Supervisor (Sales) to join its team in Jeddah. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on supporting the Trade Marketing Manager in coordinating the implementation of effective category and product planograms, in-store and outdoor branding, and Point of Sale Materials (POSM). The supervisor will also assist with in-store promotion activities in collaboration with the Regional Sales team, aiming to achieve increased sales growth and profit for Almarai.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and review merchandising planograms and ensure their implementation across the sales region.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate all merchandising requirements for achieving merchandising excellence.
• Explore, organize, and review all regional events, including school, corporate, and special activities.
• Coordinate and roll out initiatives with local agencies and manage marketing interactions.
• Work with the sales and merchandising team on confirmed store-specific projects to create and agree upon implementation plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in FMCG marketing or sales promotions.
• Previous or current experience in a trade marketing category.
• Familiarity with marketing campaigns and handling Stock Keeping Units (SKUs).
• Experience in category management.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (office and on-field).

Required Competencies

• High level of numeracy and analytical skills.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to deliver results within required deadlines.
• Strong teamwork capabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

Almarai offers a competitive compensation package, generous leave, medical coverage, and opportunities for training and development. A discretionary bonus is also part of the benefits.