The ideal candidate must be capable of independently developing trade marketing strategies, translating them into actionable plans, supervising execution, and measuring business results.

Key Responsibilities:

Trade Marketing Strategy & Planning * Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly trade marketing plans. * Create channel-specific strategies for Modern Trade, retail chains, and distributors. * Set clear KPIs, budgets, and measurable business objectives.
Execution & Retail Activation * Plan and execute in-store promotions, sampling activities, and retail activations. * Manage merchandising, POSM, shelf visibility, and product placement. * Coordinate promotional calendars with sales teams and retail partners.
Performance & Business Analysis * Monitor Sell-in, Sell-out, and SKU-level sales performance. * Analyze promotion effectiveness, ROI, and trade marketing spending. * Prepare performance reports and recommend corrective actions.
Team & Partner Coordination * Coordinate with sales teams, distributors, and retail partners. * Supervise the execution of trade marketing activities. * Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed KPIs.

Requirements:

2–5 years of relevant Trade Marketing experience in FMCG.
Strong experience with UAE Modern Trade and retail chains.
Proven ability to develop and execute trade marketing plans.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
Experience managing budgets, promotional ROI, and sales performance.
Ability to independently manage projects from planning to execution and evaluation.
Experience in Food & Beverage is highly preferred.
Salary: Starting from AED 10,000/month

Important: This is a specialized Trade Marketing position, not a Digital Marketing, Social Media, or Content Creation role.

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Location: Sharjah, UAE

Experience: 2–5 years in FMCG Trade Marketing

Joining: Immediate or short notice preferred

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven Trade Marketing Manager with hands-on experience in the FMCG industry, preferably Food & Beverage.

The ideal candidate must be capable of independently developing trade marketing strategies, translating them into actionable plans, supervising execution, and measuring business results.

Key Responsibilities:

Trade Marketing Strategy & Planning * Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly trade marketing plans. * Create channel-specific strategies for Modern Trade, retail chains, and distributors. * Set clear KPIs, budgets, and measurable business objectives.
Execution & Retail Activation * Plan and execute in-store promotions, sampling activities, and retail activations. * Manage merchandising, POSM, shelf visibility, and product placement. * Coordinate promotional calendars with sales teams and retail partners.
Performance & Business Analysis * Monitor Sell-in, Sell-out, and SKU-level sales performance. * Analyze promotion effectiveness, ROI, and trade marketing spending. * Prepare performance reports and recommend corrective actions.
Team & Partner Coordination * Coordinate with sales teams, distributors, and retail partners. * Supervise the execution of trade marketing activities. * Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed KPIs.

Requirements:

2–5 years of relevant Trade Marketing experience in FMCG.
Strong experience with UAE Modern Trade and retail chains.
Proven ability to develop and execute trade marketing plans.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
Experience managing budgets, promotional ROI, and sales performance.
Ability to independently manage projects from planning to execution and evaluation.
Experience in Food & Beverage is highly preferred.
Salary: Starting from AED 10,000/month

Important: This is a specialized Trade Marketing position, not a Digital Marketing, Social Media, or Content Creation role.

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