Growth Channels Assistant Manager

About the role

Arla Foods is looking for a dynamic and analytically driven Growth Channels Assistant Manager to help develop our categories across key growth channels such as eCommerce, Discounters, and Convenience. Reporting to the Customer Growth Lead Manager, you will translate brand, shopper, category, and customer ambitions into actionable growth plans.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of growth channel plans for eCommerce, Discounters, and Convenience.
• Analyze category, shopper, customer, and market data to identify growth opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Create category growth stories, customer presentations, and performance reviews.
• Monitor key channel KPIs and track performance against growth objectives.
• Assist with category reviews, customer business planning, and commercial growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Category Development, NRM, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective execution.
• Contribute to Digital Shelf Excellence, including assortment, content, availability, and visibility.
• Support promotional planning, seasonal activations, and innovation launches across growth channels.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Category Development, Trade Marketing, Sales, Customer Development, eCommerce, or related FMCG commercial roles.
• Experience working with retail customers, category insights, shopper marketing, or channel development (preferred).
• Good understanding of the KSA retail landscape, especially eCommerce, Discounters, and Convenience channels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills.

Required skills