Lead Specialist, Marketing - Fertilizers

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) in Riyadh seeks a seasoned Lead Fertilizer Marketing professional to drive product management, market analysis, pricing and budgeting for regional and global fertiliser portfolios.

You will coordinate with Sales, Logistics and Planning, develop promotional plans, and provide executive-level insights to support strategic decision-making and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fertilizer marketing experience.
• Experience with international markets and pricing analysis.
• Strong product management, analytics and reporting background.
• Ability to develop executive-ready market insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead product management and market analysis for fertilizer portfolios and regions.
• Develop regional marketing strategies and promotional plans.
• Lead pricing strategy, margin analysis and budgeting processes.
• Prepare executive market reports and scenario analyses for leadership.
• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics and Planning on plans and inventory.

Skills

Market analysis

Pricing analysis

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree MBA or Economics

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead fertilizer marketing activities across regions and products by advancing product management, market analysis, pricing analysis, margin and profitability analysis, contract structuring, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment. The role contributes to revenue growth, margin optimization, and stronger market positioning by providing insight-driven commercial support for the fertilizer portfolio.

Act as an advanced professional in fertilizer markets, supporting commercial strategy, long-term planning, and executive decision-making through market intelligence, scenario analysis, and close coordination with Sales, Logistics, and Planning.

Key Accountabilities

Market and Product Strategy

• Lead product management and market analysis for global fertilizer markets, including DAP, MAP, phosphates, or the assigned portfolio, by assessing supply-demand balance, pricing trends, competitor benchmarks, and customer dynamics.
• Develop regional and product-level marketing strategies aligned with company commercial objectives and market positioning priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of promotional plans that strengthen product visibility and market positioning.

Pricing, Profitability and Budgeting

• Lead pricing strategy, market analysis, cost analysis, margin and profitability analysis, contract structuring, and budgeting to support commercial value creation.
• Optimize regional product allocation and profitability by aligning market opportunities with commercial and operational priorities.
• Manage departmental budgeting activities and act as budget controller to support financial discipline and governance.

Executive Reporting and Commercial Insight

• Prepare executive-level market reports and scenario analyses for senior management, EXCOM, and Board materials to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor commercial risks and feedstock cost volatility to support timely commercial planning and risk awareness.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Customer Engagement

• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Planning to align production plans, regional allocation, and inventory strategy.
• Support tender participation, long-term offtake agreements, and strategic customer engagements through market and commercial input.

Process Improvement and Capability Development

• Contribute to commercial process improvements, systems development, and knowledge sharing to strengthen marketing effectiveness.
• Mentor junior team members and serve as a technical reference within the fertilizer marketing function.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree, preferably MBA or Economics.

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years of experience in fertilizer, commodities, or bulk materials marketing.
• Strong exposure to international markets, promotions, and pricing analysis.
• Strong experience in product management, analytics, and management reporting.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Advanced understanding of fertilizer markets and global trade flows.
• Strong analytical and microeconomic skills.
• Commercial and finance acumen with a clear understanding of value drivers and margins.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce executive-ready materials.
• Stakeholder management across cross-functional and international teams.
• High attention to detail, governance, and compliance discipline.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability.