GM- Marketing

About the job GM- MarketingOur client, a leading FMCG company in Kuwait, is seeking a GM- Marketing who will play a key role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy across all markets where the company’s products/brands are present. The position demands a strategic thinker with extensive regional marketing experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic.Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: * Develop and implement robust marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.

• Provide visionary leadership, aligning marketing efforts with overall company goals.

Team Management:

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, including product managers, trade marketing professionals, advertising specialists, and market researchers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the marketing team.

Regional Expertise:

• Leverage a minimum of 20 years of diverse marketing experience, with a preference for experience in the GCC region.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of local market dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.

Brand Building and Innovation:

• Drive brand-building initiatives and successfully launch new products to enhance market presence.
• Utilize innovative marketing approaches, including new-age media, to stay ahead of industry trends.

Communication Proficiency:

• Fluently bilingual in English and Arabic, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and roadmap to top management.
• Effectively communicate objectives, KPIs, and expectations to the marketing team.
• Complying with health and safety, lean and sustainability practices of the company together with the regulations of the State of Kuwait when carrying out duties.

Qualifications: * Bachelor of Marketing and Master’s degree in Marketing or related field.

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive marketing experience, with a focus on brand management and strategic marketing.
• Proven track record of building and managing successful brands, preferably in the GCC region.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Experience using data-driven insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Experience in the FMCG Industry.

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