Pladis

Marketing Specialist – Pladis Graduate Trainee Program

Jeddah Full time

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact


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About Pladis :

We’re a global snacking company behind some of the world’s most loved brands, including McVitie’s, Ulker, and Godiva.

At Pladis, we don’t just market products — we build brands that win in highly competitive, fast-moving categories across international markets.

As a Graduate Marketing Specialist, you will be embedded within the marketing team, working on real campaigns, real launches, and real in-market execution.

This role is designed to build future brand leaders — starting with a strong foundation in execution.

What You’ll Be Responsible For :

1. Campaign Execution

Support the rollout of integrated campaigns across digital, social, and retail channels

Work directly with agencies to deliver creative assets and activations

Own timelines and ensure campaigns go live on time and in full

2. In-Market Excellence

Execute in-store activations, promotions, and visibility initiatives

Partner closely with sales teams to ensure strong retail presence

Conduct regular market visits to assess execution and identify gaps

3. Content & Digital Activation

Support content planning and publishing across platforms

Coordinate with agencies to adapt global campaigns for local relevance

Track performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement

4. Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as the connector between marketing, sales, and external partners

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring smooth execution

Support budget tracking, approvals, and internal processes

5. Performance Tracking & Learning

Build and maintain campaign trackers and dashboards

Support post-campaign evaluations and key learnings

Translate data into actionable insights

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.