Assistant Manager – Marketing

We have an urgent requirement for Assistant Manager – Marketing for our client based in Riyadh, Saudi.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Marketing who'll lead all our marketing activities, from social media and digital campaigns to advertising and creative projects for Lulu hypermarket/supermarket chains in Western Province, KSA.

Ultimately, you will run our Marketing department in ways that promote higher profitability and competitiveness.

• Crafting strategies for all Marketing teams, including Digital, Advertising, Communications and Creative
• Preparing and managing monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for the Marketing department
• Setting, monitoring and reporting on team goals
• A deep understanding of the Saudi Arabia market and established contacts within the region
• Design branding, positioning and pricing strategies
• Ensure our brand message is solid and consistent across all channels and marketing efforts (like events, email campaigns, web pages and promotional material)
• Analyze consumer behavior and determine customer personas
• Identify opportunities to reach new market segments and expand market share
• Craft quarterly and annual marketing plans
• Monitor competition (acquisitions, pricing changes and new products and features)
• Coordinate sales and marketing efforts to boost brand awareness
• Participate in the quarterly and annual planning of company objectives

• Work experience as a marketing manager, preferably within the retail & shopping malls industry
• Min 5+ years of experience in KSA leading marketing dept.
• Experience running successful marketing campaigns
• Solid knowledge of digital media strategies and analytics tools
• Experience with CRM software
• Leadership skills with the ability to set and prioritize goals
• Analytical mind
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a relevant field. Postgraduate degree in marketing will be an added advantage