Manager Trade Marketing

Philip Morris International; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International seeks a Trade Marketing Manager to enhance execution quality across GTR locations. The role involves strategy development, project management, and cross-department collaboration to facilitate the deployment of brand initiatives. Candidates should have a solid background in trade marketing within FMCG, with proven skills in project and budget management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in trade marketing or commercial deployment within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of sales trade channels.
• Excellent budget and inventory management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide market analysis inputs for Tier 1 locations/channels.
• Standardize Executional Excellence across locations/channels.
• Conduct store visits for deployment effectiveness.

Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiations

Digital Marketing Tools

Budget Management

Inventory Management

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

At Philip Morris International, we are transforming our business to build a Smoke-Free future, aiming to improve the lives of a billion adult smokers worldwide. We offer opportunities for growth and innovation in a company committed to societal change.

We are looking for a Trade Marketing Manager to join Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Ltd (PMMS). Reporting to the Head of Commercial Planning Middle East, you will ensure executional excellence across all GTR locations, standardize guidelines, and oversee the deployment of all CC & SFP initiatives, working closely with field teams to ensure quality execution.

Responsibilities

1. Provide field inputs for market analysis of Tier 1 locations/channels.
2. Standardize the Executional Excellence Concept across locations/channels.
3. Translate Execution Excellence into actionable tasks like location strategy, POS strategy, portfolio optimization, VM/Planogram development, and communication guidelines.
4. Deploy all pillars of Execution Excellence.
5. Develop tracking, reporting, and control systems for continuous improvement.
6. Manage deployment of Brand Retail/Infrastructure projects, coordinating with stakeholders.
7. Oversee content deployment aligned with market calendars, coordinating with internal and external teams.
8. Support CX activities, coordinating with suppliers and marketing teams.
9. Manage local suppliers and third-party vendors, overseeing briefs, design, and feedback.
10. Conduct regular store visits to supervise deployment and effectiveness of solutions.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years in trade marketing or commercial deployment within FMCG, with strong knowledge of sales trade channels.
• Currently based in Dubai, UAE.
• Strong collaboration, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in contract negotiations and digital marketing tools.
• Excellent budget and inventory management capabilities.
• People management experience is a plus.

Job ID: 11764

Role Level: Mid-Level

Work Type: Full-Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Company Website: [Link]

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