Trade Marketing Specialist (Saudi National)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hire Fellows is seeking a Trade Marketing Specialist to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position is centered on managing daily commercial activities across distributor, trade, and internal teams. The role is critical for ensuring maximum product visibility, cold-stock availability, and commercial performance within the fast-paced FMCG sector.

Role Overview

The Trade Marketing Specialist will operate as an execution-driven, hands-on professional, taking full ownership of in-market execution. This includes overseeing performance across Modern Trade (MT), Traditional Trade (TT), and E-commerce channels. A relentless follow-up mindset is essential to thrive in this dynamic environment and drive consistent commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main daily point of contact for the distributor, tracking listings, pricing compliance, visibility, and volume targets.
• Ensure effective execution in the market and promptly resolve operational issues.
• Manage Point of Sale Materials (POSM) end-to-end, from supplier briefing and production to field deployment.
• Ensure dominant in-store visibility, including fridges, shelves, and correct product pricing.
• Coordinate seamlessly between sales, marketing, operations, and external agencies.
• Manage activity timelines tightly to ensure perfect alignment of all components.
• Support new product and flavor launches across Modern Trade, Traditional Trade, and E-commerce channels.
• Ensure total launch readiness, covering listings, stock allocation, and marketing assets prior to go-live.
• Drive daily follow-ups, close operational loops, and ensure commercial delivery without delays.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an execution-focused and hands-on operator with a "get-things-done" mindset. This role requires a highly market-driven and field-active individual who is willing to spend significant time in the market checking execution, visiting stores, and ensuring accountability from both distributor and internal teams. A strong ownership mindset, combined with diligent follow-up and effective problem-solving skills, is essential for success.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the FMCG sector (sales, key accounts, or commercial operations), gained either on the brand side or distributor side.
• Solid communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be based in Riyadh with a valid driver's license and access to a car for daily field visits.

Work Environment and Application

This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves regular field visits. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.