TRADE ACTIVATION MANAGER

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Trade Activation Manager - Middle East Cluster

As a Trade Activation Manager, you will play a key role in driving market growth by designing and executing trade activation programs across both online and offline channels. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative initiatives that strengthen B2B engagement, boost sell-out performance, and expand the consumer base. This role requires balancing creativity with compliance, ensuring all activities are impactful, measurable and aligned with corporate strategy. 

Position:

• Trade Strategy: Lead the development of trade strategies for assigned Middle East markets in collaboration with Sales, aligning with cluster goals, global trends, and regulatory requirements.
  
  
• B2B Digital Trade Engagement: Drive rollout and management of the digital trade engagement platform across GCC markets, creating engaging online programs and monitoring performance metrics.
  
  
• Trade Activation Programs: Design and implement innovative trade activation campaigns, supporting Sales teams with planning, execution, and maintaining a detailed activation calendar. Continuously monitor program mechanics to ensure effectiveness and maximize ROI from all trade initiatives.
  
  
• Budget Management: Plan, manage, and optimize Trade Marketing budgets ensuring efficient allocation of resources and full compliance with internal policies.
  
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Commercial Planning, and Marketing teams to deliver integrated trade marketing plans and ensure successful program execution.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in trade or consumer marketing within the FMCG sector.
  
  
• Strong project management, Consumer/trade promotions management and financial analysis skills.
  
  
• Experience in B2B digital platforms and engagement strategies is a strong advantage.
  
  
• Fluent English and ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment.
  
  

What to expect:

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy.

For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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