Job Description - Brand Manager




Our client is a prominent FMCG company, managing a prestigious portfolio of global multinational brands across the Middle East. They are currently seeking a commercially astute Brand / Marketing Manager to spearhead regional strategy and drive high-impact execution.



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This is a pivotal role requiring a professional who operates at the intersection of brand equity and commercial performance, ensuring that marketing initiatives translate directly into bottom-line growth.







The Role: Key Focus Areas





  • Strategic P&L Ownership: Full accountability for the brand P&L, ensuring all marketing investments are aligned with revenue and margin targets.




  • Commercial Performance: Transitioning traditional marketing activities into measurable commercial outcomes, with a rigorous focus on ROI and trade spend optimization.




  • Stakeholder Synergy: Acting as the primary liaison between Sales, Trade Marketing, and Brand Principals to ensure seamless execution and market alignment.




  • Data-Driven Growth: Leveraging consumer insights and market analytics to identify untapped commercial opportunities and optimize product positioning.




  • Budget Discipline: Maintaining strict control over marketing budgets, ensuring disciplined spending and maximum impact across regional channels.








Candidate Requirements





  • Industry Expertise: A minimum of 8–12 years of experience within the FMCG sector (Food or Non-Food), ideally within a high-growth multinational environment.




  • Commercial Mastery: Proven experience managing complex P&Ls and a demonstrated ability to link marketing strategy to financial performance.




  • Regional Exposure: Significant experience navigating the Middle East markets, with a deep understanding of local consumer behavior and the regional distribution landscape.




  • Strategic Influence: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-suite executives and global Brand Principals.




  • Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in using data to drive decision-making and a track record of optimizing trade spend and promotional performance.




  • Linguistic Skills: Fluency in English is essential; Arabic speaking skills are highly preferred to manage regional relationships effectively.








This role offers significant visibility within a market-leading organization and the opportunity to directly influence the trajectory of world-class brands.







Interested candidates are invited to share their profiles for a confidential discussion.



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