VP Marketing (Saudi)

VP Marketing (Saudi) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking FMCG leader in Saudi Arabia as we redefine marketing excellence and drive transformative brand growth. As the Vice President of Marketing, you will spearhead a strategic vision that aligns with the evolving consumer landscape while positioning our brands as industry leaders. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of marketing in Saudi Arabia, leveraging deep industry expertise and innovative thinking to deliver measurable impact.

In this high-impact role, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership to define and execute a robust marketing strategy that accelerates brand equity, fosters innovation, and maximizes consumer engagement. Your leadership will be instrumental in navigating the competitive FMCG market, identifying emerging trends, and translating them into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth. With a focus on both short-term execution and long-term vision, you will elevate our marketing capabilities, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy that enhances brand visibility, loyalty, and market share across Saudi Arabia, while staying ahead of industry trends.
• Brand Growth: Lead initiatives that strengthen brand positioning, differentiate our products in a competitive landscape, and foster long-term consumer relationships.
• Innovation & Transformation: Drive cultural and operational changes within the marketing function to foster a data-driven, agile, and customer-centric approach.
• Team Development: Build and mentor high-performing marketing teams, empowering them to deliver exceptional results through collaboration and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, influencing key decisions and ensuring marketing initiatives are aligned with broader business goals.
• Consumer Insights: Leverage deep market intelligence to anticipate consumer behavior shifts and capitalize on growth opportunities with tailored, impactful campaigns.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on the FMCG industry in Saudi Arabia. As a senior leader, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our brands, driving innovation, and setting new benchmarks for marketing excellence. Your strategic vision and leadership will not only propel our organization forward but also contribute to the broader economic and social growth of the region.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a seasoned marketing professional with a proven track record of success in the FMCG sector, possessing the following qualifications:

• Extensive Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in FMCG marketing, with a strong background in developing and executing high-impact marketing strategies.
• Leadership & Vision: Demonstrated ability to lead marketing functions, drive organizational change, and inspire teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Brand Growth Expertise: A successful history of building and scaling brands in competitive markets, with a focus on consumer-centric innovation and differentiation.
• Strategic Influence: Proven capability to collaborate with senior stakeholders, influence key decisions, and align marketing initiatives with business objectives.
• Consumer Insight: Deep understanding of evolving consumer behavior and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies that drive growth.
• Team Development: Experience in building and nurturing high-performing marketing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Innovative Thinking: A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for leveraging data, technology, and creative strategies to stay ahead of market trends.

In line with the Saudi government’s Nitaqat and Saudization initiatives, this role is exclusively open to Saudi Nationals. If you are a visionary leader eager to drive meaningful change and elevate the marketing landscape in Saudi Arabia, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey toward excellence.