Lead Specialist Marketing Fertilizers II📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden and the Opportunity

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company plays a central role in developing the mining industry as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy, building a world-class, fully integrated mining value chain. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, offers an opportunity to contribute to Ma'aden's ambitious growth and shape the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Role Purpose

The Lead Specialist, Marketing - Fertilizers II, is responsible for leading fertilizer marketing activities across various regions and products. This involves advancing product management, market analysis, pricing analysis, margin and profitability analysis, contract structuring, and budgeting. The role contributes to revenue growth, margin optimization, and stronger market positioning by providing insight-driven commercial support for the fertilizer portfolio. The specialist will act as an advanced professional in fertilizer markets, supporting commercial strategy, long-term planning, and executive decision-making through market intelligence and scenario analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product management and market analysis for global fertilizer markets, including DAP, MAP, phosphates, or the assigned portfolio, by assessing supply-demand balance, pricing trends, competitor benchmarks, and customer dynamics.
• Develop regional and product-level marketing strategies aligned with company commercial objectives and market positioning priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of promotional plans that strengthen product visibility and market positioning.
• Drive pricing strategy, market analysis, cost analysis, margin and profitability analysis, contract structuring, and budgeting to support commercial value creation.
• Optimize regional product allocation and profitability by aligning market opportunities with commercial and operational priorities.
• Manage departmental budgeting activities and act as budget controller to support financial discipline and governance.
• Prepare executive-level market reports and scenario analyses for senior management, EXCOM, and Board materials to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor commercial risks and feedstock cost volatility to support timely commercial planning and risk awareness.
• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Planning to align production plans, regional allocation, and inventory strategy.
• Support tender participation, long-term offtake agreements, and strategic customer engagements through market and commercial input.
• Contribute to commercial process improvements, systems development, and knowledge sharing to strengthen marketing effectiveness.
• Mentor junior team members and serve as a technical reference within the fertilizer marketing function.

Required Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, product management, or commercial roles within the fertilizer industry or a related sector.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role and join our team in Riyadh.