Lead Specialist Marketing Fertilizers📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, fully integrated mining value chain.

The Opportunity

Ma'aden is seeking a Lead Specialist, Marketing - Fertilizers to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role is central to leading fertilizer marketing activities across various regions and products. The specialist will contribute to revenue growth, margin optimization, and stronger market positioning by providing insight-driven commercial support for the fertilizer portfolio.

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, and lead the execution of promotional plans.
• Lead 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.
• 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.

Strategic Contributions and Cross-Functional Alignment

As an advanced professional in fertilizer markets, the Lead Specialist supports commercial strategy, long-term planning, and executive decision-making. This includes:

• Preparing executive-level market reports and scenario analyses for senior management, EXCOM, and Board materials to support informed decision-making.
• Monitoring commercial risks and feedstock cost volatility to support timely commercial planning and risk awareness.
• Coordinating with Sales, Logistics, and Planning to align production plans, regional allocation, and inventory strategy.
• Supporting tender participation, long-term offtake agreements, and strategic customer engagements through market and commercial input.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. This experience should ideally be within fertilizer marketing or a related commercial function, demonstrating a strong understanding of global fertilizer markets and commercial operations.

Location and Employment Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process.