Senior Marketing Manager - Poultry | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Company
Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.
Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”
Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.
Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.
An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry) to lead the growth and strategic direction of our Poultry category within Almarai’s Protein Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to shape long‑term brand strategy, strengthen market positioning, and drive category performance in one of the most competitive and fast‑growing segments of the food industry.
As the senior leader for Poultry marketing, you will drive the creation of a structured Strategic Brand Framework that guides all future brand decisions. You will oversee the development of 5‑year strategic plans, annual operating plans, and consumer‑driven insights to support innovation, communication, and commercial execution. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure strong alignment and end‑to‑end business delivery.
You will also lead and develop a high‑performing marketing team, ensuring capability growth, robust performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical role for a leader who brings strong Poultry/Protein industry experience, commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams toward exceptional business outcomes.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, with excellent English communication skills.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in branded FMCG, preferably within the Poultry or wider Protein industry.
- Proven ability to deliver commercial results, supported by strong financial and strategic acumen.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing high‑performance teams.
- Strong capability in strategic brand planning, annual operating plans, and consumer insight analysis.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills across cross‑functional and multicultural environments.
- Highly motivated, adaptable, organized, and results‑driven, with strong problem‑solving and leadership attributes.
If you are a strategic marketing leader with deep Poultry or Protein industry experience - and you're driven to shape category growth, build powerful brands, and influence a major regional portfolio - we encourage you to apply!
