Career Opportunities: Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry)

About the Role

Almarai is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry) to lead the strategic direction and growth of the Poultry category within its Protein Business Unit. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, involves shaping long-term brand strategy, strengthening market positioning, and driving category performance in a competitive segment of the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the creation of a structured Strategic Brand Framework to guide future brand decisions.
• Oversee the development of 5-year strategic plans and annual operating plans.
• Utilize consumer-driven insights to support innovation, communication, and commercial execution.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure business alignment and delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team, focusing on capability growth, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in branded FMCG, with a preference for the Poultry or wider Protein industry.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to deliver commercial results, supported by strong financial and strategic acumen.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performance teams.
• Strong capability in strategic brand planning, annual operating plans, and consumer insight analysis.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, organized, and results-driven, with strong problem-solving and leadership attributes.

Candidate Profile

This role is suitable for a leader with strong Poultry/Protein industry experience, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspire teams towards achieving business outcomes and shaping category growth within a major regional portfolio.