About Almarai

Almarai Company, established in 1977 and headquartered in Riyadh, is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. It holds the position of the number one FMCG Brand in MENA and is a market leader across all its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. With over five decades of sustained growth, Almarai provides nutritious products under more than 20 brands, including Almarai, L’usine, and ALYOUM, and employs over 43,000 professionals across its operations.

Role Summary

Almarai is seeking an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager II to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves supporting the Trade Marketing Manager in the coordination and management of national promotion plans, key account promotions, multi-brand in-store activations, and displays. The role also covers POSM projects, external and internal sampling activities, sponsorships, events, NPD listings, and competitor promotion intelligence reports for various Business Units across KSA and the GULF region.

Key Responsibilities: Promotional Activities

• Develop and manage GCC-wide promotional plans and annual calendars.
• Oversee the execution of promotions across all regions, ensuring alignment with key accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to deliver effective promotions.
• Monitor promotional performance and present monthly reports on impact.

Key Responsibilities: Merchandising Activities

• Create and maintain merchandising plans, schedules, and planograms for GCC markets.
• Coordinate NPD listings, sponsorships, and events with relevant internal teams.
• Ensure merchandising excellence through collaboration with divisions and key accounts.
• Coach sales teams to improve execution and optimize stock, distribution, and waste control.
• Analyze and report monthly on merchandising effectiveness.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in trade marketing or a similar field. This role requires a professional capable of managing multiple projects and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders to achieve trade marketing objectives.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.