Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

The assistant trade marketing manager helps turn brand plans into customer and channel activities that support sales growth. The role coordinates promotional calendars, point-of-sale materials, market information and performance analysis with sales, marketing and retail partners. This position is part of trade marketing planning and commercial execution and contributes to reliable, professional day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will follow established procedures, maintain accurate information and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include the following:

• Support trade-marketing calendars, budgets, briefs and execution plans for assigned channels.
• Coordinate promotional materials, merchandising activity and activation timelines with sales teams and suppliers.
• Analyse campaign, category and sales data to assess performance and identify opportunities.
• Maintain records of trade activities, costs, approvals and results.
• Help prepare presentations and recommendations for future promotions and customer plans.

A practical understanding of the function, sound prioritisation and timely escalation will help protect quality, safety, cost and customer commitments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in marketing, business or a related discipline is relevant.
• Experience in trade marketing, FMCG sales or promotional coordination is beneficial.
• Candidates should be comfortable with spreadsheets, presentations and cross-functional follow-up.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail and clear communication are important.

Candidates should show relevant experience, learn local procedures quickly and meet any required statutory or professional standards.

Skills and Competencies

The role values organisation, commercial awareness, coordination and basic data analysis. A proactive approach helps make sure plans are implemented accurately, performance is measured and lessons are fed into future activity.

Employment Details

Employer: Almarai. Work location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Employment terms, working schedule, compensation and benefits should be confirmed with the employer during recruitment.