Marketing team leader

Entity: Daikin Middle East Job Category: Marketing Location: Riyadh, Al Riyadh, SA Job Requisition ID: 2419 As Daikin Middle East & Africa (DAME (G)) we offer you the chance to broaden your experience internally or internationally. All our vacancies are open for internal candidates. We believe a job rotation is an excellent way to further develop your skills & knowledge. After applying you will be contacted by our HR and recruitment team Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Market Analysis:

• Developing and executing the annual Marketing Plan. This includes performing in-depth market potential analysis across various channels, identifying key target segments, and ensuring all activities are aligned with overall business growth objectives.

Integrated Campaign Management:

• Take the lead on planning, implementing, and rigorously monitoring multi-channel marketing campaigns (both digital and traditional). This includes overseeing Brand Activation projects, managing social media channels, and directing the localization and distribution of essential marketing materials like product catalogues and data books.

Retail & Sales Channel Support:

• Manage the delivery of a superior brand experience by organizing and maintaining the Dealer Showroom and all retail development tools and resources. This duty also involves coordinating the production and distribution of point-of-sale (POS) materials and promotional items to effectively support and maintain the existing regional dealer network.

Digital Strategy, Content & Product Presence:

• Drive the overall digital content strategy by managing and optimizing the company's website (SEO/SEM, content updates) and digital assets to maximize visibility and lead generation. This includes collaborating with Product teams to ensure accurate and compelling online product messaging and maintaining digital infrastructure for campaign tracking.

Budget & Vendor Oversight:

• Maintain strict financial control by continually monitoring, controlling, and reporting on the Marketing budget, and accurately handling all necessary billing and payments processing. This includes managing the procurement of new vendors and suppliers and ensuring a smooth relationship for all external services.

Internal & External Coordination:

• Serve as the primary liaison for critical events and information flow. This involves leading the coordination for industry trade shows, product seminars, and internal training sessions. It also includes managing complex travel itineraries, agendas for dealer trips, and producing periodic activity reports for the marketing department.

People & Team Management

• Provide the team with daily guidance, mentorship, and work allocation to ensure project milestones are met effectively, including coaching & skill development.

Job Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
Strong experience working in marketing or other related fields.

• Strong knowledge of consumer industry & the ability to think critically and creatively

Education
Individuals will need a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field to work in a marketing Specialist position.
Skills:

• Innovative, Independent, Self-Starter, Adaptability, Knowledge of Media Channels and Marketing Strategy, Client Relationships.
• Research, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Leadership, Managerial Skills, Public Speaking, Writing, Interpersonal Communication, Attention to Detail, Organization, Multi-Tasker

Preferred:

• Strong project management abilities in order to effectively oversee an organization's strategy.
• Results Driven on specific efficiency and productivity KPIs within predefined time frames.
• Strong analytical abilities in order to analyze customers' purchasing habits and desires
• persuasive Communication (Clear, fluent concise communication, gaining agreement and commitment).

KPIs:

• Marketing budget control
• Organizing presentations & reports internally and externally.
• Action & budget Tracker sheet report submission and committing the target dates for open tasks.
• Meet deadlines
• ROI & impact of actions & investments

Daikin Middle East & Africa FZE is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People Good climate starts with people
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people