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Marketing Director

  • Location:

    Baghdad

  • Sector:

    FMCG

  • Contact:

    Steve Al-Bazy

  • Job ref:

    5461

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-05-02

mselect is looking to hire a Marketing Director for an FMCG client in Baghdad, Iraq. Candidates must have 10–15 years of marketing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, with Strong experience in FMCG, preferably juices or food products. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing Strategy & Planning:
  • Develop and implement short- and long-term marketing strategies
  • Define marketing objectives aligned with sales and production goals
  • Prepare annual marketing plans and seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Summer, Back to School, etc.)
  • Identify target markets and appropriate distribution channels for each product category
  • Manage the marketing budget and monitor return on investment (ROI)
2. Brand Management:
  • Build, develop, and protect brand identity for juice and food product portfolios
  • Ensure consistency of brand messaging and visual identity across all channels
  • Define brand positioning strategies
  • Oversee packaging design, development, and updates
  • Monitor brand perception and performance in the market
3. Trade Marketing & Sales Support:
  • Develop trade marketing strategies to support sales and distribution teams
  • Design and execute promotions, discounts, and trade offers
  • Develop and manage Point-of-Sale Materials (POSM) and in-store activities
  • Support new product launches in coordination with sales and production teams
  • Analyze promotional effectiveness and sales impact
4. Digital & Media Marketing:
  • Lead digital marketing strategies across online platforms and social media
  • Oversee content creation and creative campaigns
  • Manage paid advertising campaigns (digital and traditional media)
  • Monitor digital performance (reach, engagement, conversion)
  • Manage relationships with advertising and media agencies
5. Market Research & Data Analysis:
  • Lead market research initiatives and consumer behavior studies
  • Analyze competitors’ products, pricing, and marketing activities
  • Monitor market trends in the juice and food industry
  • Provide analytical reports and insights to senior management
  • Support new product development based on market insights
6. Coordination with Manufacturing & Distribution:
  • Coordinate with manufacturing teams to align production planning with marketing campaigns
  • Ensure marketing initiatives align with production capacity and supply chain capabilities
  • Support geographic expansion and distribution strategies
  • Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with food standards
7. Leadership & Team Development:
  • Lead, develop, and structure an effective marketing organization
  • Define clear KPIs and performance targets for marketing teams
  • Evaluate performance and implement development plans
  • Foster a creative, performance-driven culture
8. Reporting & Executive Management:
  • Prepare periodic marketing performance reports
  • Present strategic marketing plans and results to executive management
  • Propose growth initiatives and expansion opportunities
  • Support executive decision-making with data-driven insights

Requirements
  • BA degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related
  • 10–15 years of marketing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, with Strong experience in FMCG, preferably juices or food products
  • Fluent in: English and Arabic
  • Ability to travel domestically and regionally as needed
Skills & Competencies:
  • Proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing strategies
  • Strong brand management experience, including product positioning, packaging, and campaigns
  • Experience in trade marketing and sales support
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to derive insights from market research and data
  • Strong leadership, team development, and people management skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.