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Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE with 4 recent postings.

GCC postings
4
Active markets
3
Typical experience
3+ years
In brief

An Assistant Trade Marketing Manager in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, social media, presentation, ERP. Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Assistant Trade Marketing Manager earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Assistant Trade Marketing Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
14,000
Median
21,000
75th percentile
30,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
  • 02Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
  • 03Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
  • 04Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
  • 05Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
  • 06Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
  • 07Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
  • 08Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
  • 09Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies.
  • 10Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services.
  • 11Initiate market research studies, or analyze their findings.
  • 12Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

excelcommunicationsocial mediapresentationerpseodigital marketinggit

Preferred skills

isowordarabicReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Tools & technologies

excelgiterpgoogle analyticsgoogle adshubspotteamsAdobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe ActionScriptAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe DreamweaverAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Photoshop

Hiring companies we see

  • Savola Foods Company
  • Almarai - المراعي
  • AccorHotels
  • Parker Connect

Hired across

  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager do in the GCC?

    An Assistant Trade Marketing Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to Excel, communication, social media, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 3+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Assistant Trade Marketing Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager role?

    Key skills include Excel, communication, social media, presentation, ERP, SEO, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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