Trade Marketing Specialist
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 2 recent postings.
A Trade Marketing Specialist in the GCC region requires communication, analytical, project management, git, Reading Comprehension. Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 12,000 AED | 21,000 AED | 32,500 AED | 45,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,500 SAR | 20,000 SAR | 31,000 SAR | 43,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 12,500 QAR | 22,000 QAR | 34,000 QAR | 47,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,700 KWD | 2,650 KWD | 3,700 KWD |
| Oman | 1,100 OMR | 1,900 OMR | 2,950 OMR | 4,100 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,800 BHD | 2,800 BHD | 3,900 BHD |
How Trade Marketing Specialist pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Danone
- Hire Fellows
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
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through across retail, quick
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commerce, and direct
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commerce, and DTC platforms.</li> <li>Own trade marketing execution, including POS materials, in
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off of new business models, including the company’s D2C website.</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>4
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5 years of experience in trade marketing, performance marketing, or growth marketing (F&B, FMCG, or retail preferred).</li> <li>Strong understanding of trade marketing execution and in
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store activation.</li> <li>Hands
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on experience managing digital performance marketing and working with external agencies.</li> <li>Solid understanding of DTC business models, e
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commerce operations, and performance tracking.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills with experience in KPI
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