Head of Trade Marketing (Saudi)

Head of Trade Marketing (Saudi) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia What This Role Is About Our client, a large FMCG organisation, is looking for a Head of Trade Marketing, based in Riyadh, to lead the trade marketing function and drive commercial growth across Saudi Arabia. This role will be responsible for developing and executing trade marketing strategies, strengthening channel performance, and ensuring effective in-market execution. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to translate brand and business priorities into impactful trade initiatives. You will also play a key role in driving customer and channel growth, optimising trade investments, and strengthening commercial capabilities across the organisation. The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit • 10+ years of trade marketing experience within FMCG • Strong experience leading trade marketing functions and teams • Proven experience developing and executing channel strategies • Strong understanding of shopper behaviour, customer needs, and market execution • Experience managing trade investments and driving commercial effectiveness • Strong ability to partner with sales and marketing teams to deliver business growth • Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills In line with government Saudisation initiatives, the client is only considering Saudi Nationals for this role. Show more Show less

10+ years of trade marketing experience within FMCG. Strong experience leading trade marketing functions and teams. Proven experience developing and executing channel strategies. Strong understanding of shopper behaviour, customer needs, and market execution. Experience managing trade investments and driving commercial effectiveness. Strong ability to partner with sales and marketing teams to deliver business growth. Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Lead the trade marketing function and drive commercial growth across Saudi Arabia. Develop and execute trade marketing strategies. Strengthen channel performance and in-market execution. Translate brand and business priorities into impactful trade initiatives. Drive customer and channel growth, optimise trade investments, and strengthen commercial capabilities across the organisation. Partner with sales and marketing teams to deliver business growth.