Instore Excellence Specialist

About the Company

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck®, Lurpak®, The Three Cows®, Starbucks®, and Castello® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business.

Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

As our new instore Excellence Specialist, you will join the Oman Category Management team in the Muscat office and will be working together with highly dedicated colleagues and a market where growth mindset, agility, and being frontline-obsessed are part of the everyday job.

• Enabling the brand/category growth via in-market execution campaigns, working closely with Category Development & Sales Op/Merchandising teams
• Aligning with local Customer Teams on the execution of marketing plans and in-store activation, overseeing end-to-end production and planning
• Providing category knowledge and insights to internal stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making
• Managing agency briefings, production, and finally deployment in the markets
• Owning the Perfect Store agenda and reporting our in-market execution
• Execution of Chillers/Coolers plan in the market and owning the third party agencies
• Leading external promoter briefings and managing the promoter plan

• You have sound expertise in trade marketing operations along with exposure to digital marketing campaigns and are actively engaged in designing and rolling out both traditional and digital campaigns
• You are detail-oriented, thrive under pressure and deadlines, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• You are a self-starter, a team player, and possess a passionate, outgoing personality with excellent networking skills
• You are structured and have a proven track record of working effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Bachelors holder in the relevant fields
• Your presentation skills are good, and you are well-spoken

At Arla, we are committed to professional development and promoting from within. You will join a positive, collaborative culture and a market leader with household-favorite brands, contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.

If you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of dairy, seize this exciting opportunity! Closing date for this position will be Thursday 29th January 2026.

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We are passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.