Career Opportunities: Group Product Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Almarai is seeking an experienced Group Product Manager to lead the development and growth of its Ice Cream portfolio. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is responsible for driving category performance, shaping strategic direction, and achieving annual marketing and financial targets within a competitive FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Group Product Manager will play a key role in strengthening brand equity and accelerating market share. This involves leading high-impact product and marketing initiatives, focusing on both existing products and innovation. The role requires a strategic approach to category management and a commitment to delivering against business objectives.

Core Duties

• Drive the development and growth of the Ice Cream product portfolio.
• Manage and enhance category performance for existing products.
• Lead innovation efforts and new product development.
• Shape the strategic direction for the Ice Cream category.
• Deliver against annual marketing and financial targets.
• Strengthen brand equity and accelerate market share.
• Execute high-impact product and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, with excellent English communication skills. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of marketing or brand management experience, specifically within the ice cream category in a reputable FMCG company in the Middle East. A proven track record of delivering results in a competitive market is essential.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Demonstrated success in brand building and new product launches.
• Strong expertise in New Product Development (NPD) and consumer insights/research.
• Solid experience in pricing strategy, portfolio management, and financial delivery.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic and operational marketing plans.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Capacity to collaborate, influence, and build effective teams.

Work Environment

This full-time position is located in Riyadh. The role operates within a highly competitive FMCG environment, requiring a dynamic and results-oriented individual. The company seeks candidates with 5-10 years of relevant experience.