Marketing Officer (Agriculture)

About the role

UAPCO Company is hiring a creative, motivated and experienced Marketing Officer for its agriculture sector business, based in Sulaibiya, Kuwait. The role covers promotion of agricultural products, plants, nurseries, landscaping and related services, and building new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for agricultural products and services
• Promote the company's products, plants, nursery, landscaping and related services
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and potential customers
• Manage social media platforms and create engaging agricultural marketing content
• Conduct market research and monitor competitors and market trends
• Visit customers, suppliers, farms, nurseries, landscaping companies and other potential clients when required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and business partners
• Coordinate promotional campaigns, exhibitions, events and agricultural activities
• Prepare marketing reports and give feedback on market opportunities
• Support the sales and business development team in reaching company targets

Required profile

• Previous marketing experience in an agriculture company or related field is preferred
• Knowledge of agricultural products, plants, nurseries, landscaping, irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides or farming services is an advantage
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage
• Kuwait/GCC market experience is preferred

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of social media and digital marketing
• Experience developing marketing campaigns and promotional strategies
• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Creative mindset and good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team