Trade Marketing Manager

Focus Management Consultants Limited (FMCL); Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Kuwait is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager to oversee all trade marketing activities. The role involves designing trade promotions, training sales personnel, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have a strong background in marketing, at least 5 years of experience, and fluency in English and Arabic. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Experience working with Kuwait cooperatives is a plus.
• Fluent in English writing and speaking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Hold full autonomy for all Trade Marketing activities.
• Design and execute trade promotions and annual plans.
• Train front-line sales representatives and merchandisers.

Skills

Fluent Arabic

Fluent English

Experience in GCC market

Trade promotions design

Merchandising skills

Education

Marketing Degree or MBA

Job description

Overview

Seeking a talented Trade Marketing professional to work for a Middle Eastern multinational company. This is an excellent role and holds strong career promotion opportunities.

Our client produces a wide range of products that enter into domestic and international retailers, foodservices, wholesale and export channels. Their culture is one that encourages forward thinking individuals who enjoy exceeding expectations. They have a history of rewarding their employees with strong compensation packages and are known for giving real value to everyone who works for them. Due to further growth within the company a role has become available within the Kuwait business unit for an experienced and talented Trade Marketing Manager.

Within this role you will hold full autonomy for all Trade Marketing activity for all channels including designing and executing trade promotions and annual plans, range selling, merchandising and visibility as well as training front line sales representatives and merchandisers to execute prescribed norms and standards. You will work closely with category and brand teams, sales, logistics and finance as well as being well connected to your customers.

Requirements

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Other requirements

Own a Car: Any

Have Driving License: Any

Job Skills

For this role we are seeking a graduate who holds at least 5 years of post grad experience with at least 2 of these years being in a managerial position. Candidates with degrees or MBA’s with specialism in marketing would be an advantage but this is not essential. You must have considerable experience of working within the GCC market place with those who understand Kuwait cooperatives being of strong consideration for this role. Candidates who can speak both English and Arabic will be preferred but it is essential you are fluent in English writing and speaking. My client is seeking to hold interviews for this position quickly, so don’t delay in forwarding your details for this Trade Marketing Manager position today!

About The Company

Focus Management Consultants Ltd (FMCL) commands a premier position in the Food and Drink recruitment industry. Working in long term partnership with many leading manufacturers, retailers and foodservice organisations, it has developed a strong credibility in its sector for high performance standards and results delivery. Established in 1990 in the recruitment sector, it is comprised of seven specialist divisions each offering a bespoke, confidential and targeted response to client needs, and offers candidates a route through to the leading employers in their chosen industry. FMCL is a founding member of the International Food Recruitment Alliance, with International food recruitment partners in Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Poland and Spain.