Ref: NP152-247

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

An internationally renowned, award winning food retail brand is looking to hire a Regional Marketing Manager to lead its MENA marketing strategy

Our client is an award winning, instantly recognisable food brand who aim to be the leading food retail outlet of its kind across the MENA region, with the aspiration to be its customers preferred choice in every country of operation.

As a business of real significance within the F&B industry it remains the envy of its competition. Historically known for leading the way in product and marketing innovation as well as its people investment strategies our client is a sought after employer.

Working on a retained, exclusive basis for several years we have had the privilege of witnessing first hand its exceptional growth across the MENA region and are delighted to have played a part in this. You will be surrounded by employees who demonstrate real passion for what they do and will work within a culture that fosters creativity, entrepreneurialism and rewards success as a team.

As Regional Marketing Manager you will drive the design and delivery of the marketing strategy across all areas of operation across the Middle East and North Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing the region’s marketing calendar
- Developing local campaigns to support Global campaigns
- Take ownership of understanding of the brand within the MENA region
- Support in development and implementation of new food and beverage ranges
- Input and development of international marketing strategy
- Budget responsibility
- Extensive travel will be expected

Crucial to this role is a sense of ownership and an ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different sectors of the business to improve and grow.

Requirements

- A graduate level education within business or marketing; Master’s level candidates will take preference
- Extensive marketing experience within a branded organisation working on a global level ideally within food retail
- An influential communicator with strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
- Proactive and self-managed
- Good team player with collaborative working values
- Experience managing creative agencies
- Experience managing and developing content for social media channels
- Experience managing strategic products with a sales focus

In return you will work for one of the leading food retail brands and be part of a group that invests in its people and encourages internal growth and promotion.

If you are interested in this Regional Marketing Manager role then please apply today!

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.

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