Trade Activation Manager

GRG; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced marketing activation lead to drive consumer and trade activation within a highly regulated market. You will navigate regulatory and cultural environments to develop compliant, effective activation plans.

You will manage agencies and third-party partners, align activations with business objectives, and bring strong communication and project management skills. 8–12 years in FMCG activation and Horeca channels are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experience navigating regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Navigate regulatory and cultural environments relevant to the role's markets.
• Lead consumer and trade activation within a highly regulated and restricted environment.
• Apply understanding of marketing regulations, compliance requirements, and legal restrictions.
• Apply knowledge of FMCG and Horeca channels.
• Align activation efforts with consumer needs and business objectives.
• Manage agencies, event vendors, and third-party partners.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

FMCG knowledge

Horeca channels

Job description

An organisation is hiring for an open role based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Navigate the unique regulatory and cultural environments relevant to the role's markets.
• Lead consumer and trade activation within a highly regulated and restricted environment.
• Apply understanding of marketing regulations, compliance requirements, and legal restrictions.
• Apply knowledge of FMCG and Horeca channels.
• Align activation efforts with consumer needs and business objectives.
• Manage agencies, event vendors, and third-party partners.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has 8 to 12 years of experience
• Has a proven track record in consumer and trade activation within a highly regulated and restricted environment
• Has strong understanding of marketing regulations, compliance requirements and legal restrictions
• Has strong knowledge of FMCG and Horeca channels
• Has strong understanding of consumer needs and business objectives
• Has excellent communication and project management skills
• Has experience managing agencies, event vendors and third-party partners]