Our client, one of the biggest suppliers of FMCG is seeking to hire a Trade Marketing Executive. The ideal candidate will play a key role in achieving company sales target & category growth through developing & implementing ATL/BTL strategies within brands guidelines as well as customers\' & shoppers\' expectations.
Duties:
Responsible for full spectrum of trade marketing activities
Develop and execute trade marketing campaigns including loyalty programs, commercial partners\xe2\x80\x99 training courses, generate branding & POP materials
Campaign planning, implementation and evaluation.
Propose key elements of Marketing Plan and Go To Market plan in accordance with the Retail Strategy of the company
Understand business and translate client needs (distributors, retailers, Precast-ers, etc) into value proposition, generating sales and profit for the company.
Define and prioritise market segments with the brand and sales teams to deliver optimal placement of brands and pack types according to trade channel potential, size and consumer profile.
Prepare sales and coverage reports.
Promotion evaluation, budget control and forecasting for each brand / activity
Prepare joint trade promotional plan of key account customers.
Analyze and evaluate the trade marketing campaigns and to make recommendations to management to improve performance
Track competitor activities and recommend action steps
Develop trade and sales kits to ensure Picture of Success execution at the Point-of-Purchase. Conduct market visits and working closely with sales teams.
Work closely with 3rd party advertising, events and point-of-sale agencies to achieve optimal value on trading brands.
Qualifications & experience:
Degree holder in Marketing or related discipline
Minimum 2 years\' relevant experience in UAE FMCG industry
Self-motivated, energetic, creative and outgoing
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good team player with can-do attitude to face challenges
Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Bilingual; Native Arabic speaking and good command of both spoken and written English