Head Of Trade Marketing - Leading FMCG Distributor
Michael Page
United Arab Emirates
13th August 2025
2508-2544-163
Job Description
- Opportunity to shape trade marketing strategy for a diverse portfolio of global
- Lead high-impact in-store activations and customer programs with full ownership
We are partnering with one of the UAEs most established FMCG distributors - a business with decades of heritage and a reputation for reliability, long-standing brand partnerships and deep market access. With a strong presence across modern trade and food service athe company represents a diverse portfolio of global household names across food, beverage and personal care categories. Known for its operational excellence and trusted relationships with both retailers and brand principals, this organization plays a pivotal role in driving category growth and execution across the region.
Job Description
- Lead the annual trade marketing strategy across all channels, aligning brand objectives with customer needs to drive sell-out
- Localize global brand and category strategies into impactful, channel-specific in-store plans and activation calendars
- Oversee the development, production and timely deployment of POS materials, promotional tools and visibility assets
- Collaborate with sales and key accounts to build and execute joint business plans, promotions and tailored retail programs
- Monitor ROI and effectiveness of campaigns, ensuring commercial impact and budget efficiency
- Act as the main point of contact for brand principals on all trade marketing matters, ensuring alignment and execution excellence
- Lead, mentor and develop the trade marketing team while building broader internal capabilities across customer and shopper marketing
- 8-15 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, or Sales within FMCG - ideally with both brand and distributor exposure.
- Proven success in in-store activation, customer engagement and retail campaign execution.
- Strong understanding of the UAE and GCC retail landscape.
- A commercial mindset with strong project management skills and cross-functional leadership experience.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
Competitive package and benefits.
Contact: Ali Nomani
Quote job ref: JN-062025-6777241
Job Details
| Role Level: | Director | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Sales |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
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About the Company
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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