Overview
Marketing Director (FMCG Industry) Jobs in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia at Jobskey Search and Selection
Marketing Director for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company drives topline growth, market share, and brand equity by developing strategic marketing plans, managing P&L, leading innovation pipelines, and guiding high-performance teams. They oversee comprehensive brand strategies, digital transformation, and cross-functional execution to meet consumer demands in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Create and implement comprehensive, cross-channel marketing strategies, including digital, traditional media, and social media to drive business growth.
- Brand Management & P&L: Own brand strategies, managing P&L levers (product, price, place, promotion) to ensure sustainable and profitable growth.
- Innovation & Product Development: Oversee product concepts, launches, and the innovation pipeline, managing packaging and promotional initiatives.
- Market Insight & Analytics: Analyze market trends, consumer insights, competitor performance, and key marketing metrics to turn data into actionable plans.
- Leadership & Talent Management: Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to the marketing team, promoting a high-performance culture.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, R&D, finance, and external agencies to align marketing efforts with overall business goals.
- Budget Management: Manage and optimize annual marketing budgets to ensure high ROI on marketing activities.
Education:
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration (MBA preferred), or a related field.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience: Proven track record in a senior marketing or brand leadership role, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-category FMCG setting.
- Commercial Acumen: High numerical proficiency with a strong understanding of P&L management, market segmentation, and commercialization.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative,, high-performance, and creative environment.
- Digital Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in digital transformation, including e-commerce, CRM, and omnichannel engagement.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and strategic planning skills to identify new business opportunities and anticipate consumer trends.
- 10 – 15 years of progressive experience in marketing, with at least the last 5 years in a Marketing Director or Senior Marketing Manager role within an FMCG (preferably food) multinational or large enterprise.
- Excellent leadership and team development skills with proven ability to build high-performing teams
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Bilingual is MUST
Title: Marketing Director (FMCG Industry)
Company: Jobskey Search and Selection
Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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