Associate Commercial

talabat; Manama; On-site; BHD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

talabat is seeking an Associate Commercial Specialist to help grow our own Grocery Store tMart, a region-first cloud store concept delivering 30-minute groceries at hypermarket prices. The role bridges category managers and admin to ensure timely guidance and data-driven decisions across multiple markets.

The candidate will support daily business as usual, develop commercial strategies, manage contracts, and improve forecasting and inventory planning to optimize margins.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven work experience within the FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of social media and analytics software (Hootsuite, GA, Facebook Insights).
• Creative and strategic content creation with strong writing skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the commercial team on daily BAUs and report discrepancies across functions.
• Analyze and support development and execution of cross-functional commercial and operational strategies.
• Develop new business leads for vendors/accounts using CRM to manage and retain sales.
• Manage commercial contracts and ensure implementation to protect margins.
• Identify invoicing or billing issues and work to correct errors.
• Support campaign manager in trade plan execution and revenue analysis.
• Lead the commercial admin team with clear communication and recognition.

Skills

FMCG experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

English & Arabic writing

Tools

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Facebook Insights

Job description

We re looking for an Associate Commercial Specialist to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store tMart , which is the region s first cloud store concept offering 30-minute delivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!

Bridge between category managers and admin team to ensure clear guidance and task implementation in a timely manner. Assistance to the commercial team when it comes to delicate data collection and consolidation that would reflect on the business.

WHAT S ON YOUR PLATE?

• Work closely with the commercial team to assist on daily BAUs and report any discrepancies or issues at a cross functional level.
• Analyze and support the development and execution of cross functional commercial and operational strategies efficiently.
• Develop new business leads for the commercial team that can support in finding new profitable vendors/accounts by utilizing CRM to manage and retain sales
• File, maintain and track all commercial contractual agreements and ensure implementation of them to avoid loss of margins.
• Identify invoicing or billing problems from EOBs and work to correct the errors.
• Assist the campaign manager in the execution of the trade plan and analyze effectiveness of revenue generating plans.
• Lead the commercial admin team by fostering and encouraging an environment of open communication and consistent recognition of individual and team accomplishments which in return will provide more clarity to their roles.
• Generating, preparing, scheduling, and sending operations reports.
• Maintain the country s commercial Master files (SOPs, LPOs, SLAs, etc.)
• Coordinate activities throughout the operation to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy and management deadlines (Marketing activities, Engagement activities, etc.)
• Keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports, summarizing information, and identifying trends.
• Work as a cross functional bridge between category managers, accounting team, demand planner and inventory controller to ensure we have the correct inventory at the stores (No OOS or OVS) by analyzing the current inventory statement, running report of daily inventory adjustment, sales, and purchases.
• Monitor demand forecasts and update the ordering parameters.
• Daily monitoring of stock and assist in the issuance of orders to the stores and tracking receipt of such orders.
• Managing the relevant inventory in coordination with the Category Manager Food safety
• Liaising with suppliers for improving collaborative forecasting planning and replenishment
• Ensuring maintenance of appropriate and accurate records of in-stock and inventory position are kept

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 3 years of proven work experience within the FMCG industry

Have a good understanding of SKUs, Local suppliers & reporting.

Knowledge of social media and analytics software working knowledge of Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.

Creative and strategic content creation and excellent writing skills in both English and Arabic.

Being data-driven and passionate about reporting the results is a plus

Advanced Excel proficiency is essential for this role.