Head, Liquid Products Marketing Section

Gulf International Bank Saudi Aribia (GIB-SA); Rabigh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical sector is seeking a Marketing Manager to develop and implement strategic marketing plans for their product range in the Middle East. The role demands extensive experience in marketing within a refinery or petrochemical environment and strong leadership capabilities. Ideal candidates will possess a background in Engineering, Economics, or Marketing, and demonstrate high-level analytical skills and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of marketing experience with managerial level.
• Five years in a refinery or petrochemical environment.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of marketing strategy for petrochemical products.
• Supervise implementation of marketing plan and monitor budgets.
• Conduct market research to position company products effectively.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Data Analytics

Results orientation

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Marketing/Economics/Statistics

Job description

Brief About Dept. :

Building on PRC strategic objectives “Commercial Excellence”; Liquid Product Marketing Department (LPM) aims to establish remarkableimpact through its multiple core activities. The Department is divided into two sections; Liquid Marketing Section (LMS) & Sales & Demurrage Section (SDS). LMS key focus to continuously drive PRC revenues to be the highest possible while considering market dynamics through adopting its strategic objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the company's marketing strategy and marketing plan for petrochemical products in the Middle East, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and participate in the marketing committee to approve the marketing plan.
  • Supervise the implementation of the marketing plan, monitor actual costs versus budgets and take appropriate action to correct any deviation from budget or schedules.
  • Establish brand strategy and organize marketing activities to generate brand awareness in the Middle East.
  • Recommend appropriate policies regarding pricing, promotions, product and market evaluation and select placement and key messages for advertising and advertorials.
  • Supervise the undertaking of market and industry research to identify, develop and lead campaigns to get company products properly positioned.
  • Collect information related to sales volume from Marketer and Sales Section to develop appropriate allocation plans that can be submitted for the Marketing Committee's approval when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering, or Marketing/Economics/Statistics, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience marketing in a progressively responsible position at managerial level, with five years in a refinery or petrochemical environment.
• High skill in supervisory, management, good communication.
• Working knowledge of marketing techniques in Refined & petrochemical products.
• Fluent English language (Reading & Writing).
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Data Analytics, analyzing price/margins and sales data and come up with profound conclusions.
• Computer skills.
• Results orientation.

Note: Last day of application is May 1st, 2025.