Title: KSA Revenue Growth/ Trade Marketing Manager
Reporting line: Sales Director
Key Responsibilities
Channel Pricing & Commercial Policy
- Define and mobilize Channel/Customer Pricing & Promotion Policies aligned with the Brand Pricing Strategy.
- Integrate RGM levers and initiatives into the monthly financial forecast process.
- Run price elasticity diagnostics and recommend optimization strategies.
- Develop and recommend a Commercial Policy investment framework ("Terms & Conditions") in coordination with the Sales Lead, tailored by Channel/Key Customer
- Monitor in-market price ladder realization versus strategic indices, applying corrective actions where required.
- Provide SD with clear reporting and insights on RGM performance levers (pricing, mix, promotions, and trade investment).
Price Pack Architecture (PPA) & Mix Management
- Conduct periodic PPA analyses to identify white pack spaces and recommend portfolio adjustments/extensions to unlock revenue growth opportunities.
- Review Product/Channel Mix evolution and define priority Customers/Channels/SKUs to improve mix contribution intentionally.
Promotion & Commercial Policy
- Design, implement, and evaluate trade promotions, in-store activations, and visibility campaigns.
- Manage promotional mechanics (price-offs, bundles, displays, sampling).
- Track ROI and effectiveness of trade investments.
- Run post-promotion ROI analyses against defined cohorts and rationalize promo spend where needed.
DPSM & Retail Insights
- Define, enable, and monitor DPSM (Distribution, Pricing, Shelving, Merchandising) objectives and drivers by category and channel.
- Analyze and report Retail Audit performance by Category & Channel; identify gaps and opportunities, driving actionable insights to execution.
- Track competitive pricing (CF), promotions, and innovation activity to identify opportunities and risks.
Trade Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute annual and quarterly trade marketing plans aligned with brand and sales objectives.
- Define channel strategies (Modern Trade, Traditional Trade, E-commerce, HoReCa, etc.).
- Translate brand strategies into in-store execution guidelines.
In-Store Execution & Visibility
- Ensure developing correct planogram, POSM, and merchandising standards across channels.
- Drive shelf dominance, secondary placements, and promotional displays.
- Work closely with field sales teams to ensure flawless execution.
Budget Management
- Own and manage the Trade Marketing & Promotion budget.
- Control spending efficiency and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
- Forecast trade spend and monitor accruals.
Channel & Customer Insights
- Analyze sell-in, sell-out, and shopper data to identify growth opportunities.
- Monitor competitor activities and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide insights on shopper behavior and category performance.
Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Commercial acumen (Ability to understand business performance and connect the dots on a total business level)
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with proven application in pricing, promo ROI, and PPA.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel to work with huge data & proficient use of PowerPoint to create compelling slides;
- Operational strength (Ability to work the day-to-day operations)
- Analytical skills (P&L and market intelligence reports analytics)
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work cross-functionally smoothly and establish strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliver effectively
KPIs
- Execution
- Channel pricing & discounts
- Promo Strategy and Mechanics
- Price Index (%) vs Target
- Business Cycles
- Annual budget
- Monthly Rolling Forecast
- Financials
- Volume
- Net Sales Revenue
- Discounts Budget
- TM Budget
- Gross Profit (Absolute and %)
Graduation/Scholarship
- Bachelor’s in business management or related, preferably master’s or MBA
Experience
- 6–10 years of experience in Revenue Growth Management, Commercial Finance, or Trade Marketing within FMCG