Junior Regional Category Manager - Dubai

Arla Foods; Dubai; On-site; AED 172,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Dubai is seeking a Commercial Marketer to drive growth in the Spreadables Category. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of FMCG experience in category management, strong project management and analytical skills, and a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Fluency in English is essential, while Arabic language skills and GCC experience offer significant advantages. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive culture

Contributions to sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of FMCG experience, particularly in category management.
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse cultures.
• English proficiency, knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies and oversee market implementation.
• Lead new product development and market launches.
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities using market insights.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Commercial understanding

Leadership

Education

Degree in Business Administration and Marketing or equivalent

Job description

Grow and develop the Spreadables Category

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck®, Lurpak®, The Three Cows®, Starbucks®, and Castello® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing growth strategies for the markets and lead the development and implementation in accordance with local market needs
• Driving MENA Spreadable innovation agenda, leading the development of NPDs and ensuring effective delivery of launches in market
• Combine consumer, shopper, market and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and execute these through outstanding category leadership initiatives.
• Actively driving and delivering annual business plans together with Regional / local CCSM colleagues
• Working closely with Regional CCSM to coach in-markets team to deliver best category practice through sharing with others and driving improvements throughout the team

Commercial marketeer with leadership background

You have a degree in Business Administration and Marketing or equivalent. You have solid FMCG experience and have worked with category management and development for minimum 3 years. You must have a global mindset enabling you to build strong, positive relations to partners across geographical and cultural boundaries. Relying on strong project management skills, you can lead, drive and create clear direction to motivate others to follow and create results. Having an eye for details, analytical skills, creative thinking and solid commercial understanding are essential to the role. Moreover, you know how to navigate safely in a matrix organisation, and your English proficiency leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. Arabic speaker and GCC experience are strong advantages.

What do we offer?

At Arla, we’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You will join a market leader producing nutritious household-favourite brands while contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of dairy, seize this exciting opportunity! Please apply as soon as possible, as we will process applications continuously and close recruitment once the right candidate is found.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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