Marketing Manager

Regency at Troy; Farwaniya; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare products company in Kuwait is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead strategic initiatives and a dynamic team. The role requires a seasoned professional with over 20 years of marketing experience, ideally within the GCC region. The candidate should have a strong track record in brand management and be fluent in both English and Arabic, fostering a culture of innovation and success within the marketing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive marketing experience in the GCC.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Experience in the FMCG industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust marketing strategies.
• Lead a cross-functional marketing team.
• Drive brand-building initiatives and launch new products.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Brand management

Communication in English

Communication in Arabic

Education

Bachelor of Marketing

Master's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Job Summary

'As the Manager of Marketing, you will play a key role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy across all markets where our company's products/brands are present. You will lead a dynamic team, ensuring alignment with business goals, fostering innovation, and driving brand success. The position demands a strategic thinker with extensive regional marketing experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic.

Roles & Responsibilities

Roles Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement robust marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership, aligning marketing efforts with overall company goals.
  
  

Team Management

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, including product managers, trade marketing professionals, advertising specialists, and market researchers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the marketing team.
  
  

Regional Expertise

• Leverage a minimum of 20 years of diverse marketing experience, with a preference for experience in the GCC region.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of local market dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
  
  

Brand Building And Innovation

• Drive brand-building initiatives and successfully launch new products to enhance market presence.
• Utilize innovative marketing approaches, including new-age media, to stay ahead of industry trends.
  
  

Communication Proficiency

• Effectively communicate objectives, KPIs, and expectations to the marketing team.
• Complying with health and safety, lean and sustainability practices of KDD together with the regulations of the State of Kuwait when carrying out duties & Responsibilities.
• Fluently bilingual in English and Arabic, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and roadmap to top management.
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelor of Marketing and master's degree in marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive marketing experience, with a focus on brand management and strategic marketing.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.
  
  

Required Professional Skills

• Proven track record of building and managing successful brands, preferably in the GCC region.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Experience using data-driven insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Experience in FMCG Industry.