We hiring Marketing Manager – Pactrade (PNG) Limited

PacTrade PNG Ltd is a leading distributor of Fiji-manufactured and renowned international Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Papua New Guinea. The Company represents a diverse portfolio of established consumer brands and services an extensive customer network across major supermarkets, wholesalers, food service customers and down-the-line (DTL) retailers. As part Of the wider CJ Patel Group, the business is focused on strengthening its market presence in Papua New Guinea through effective brand management, customer partnerships, distribution excellence and consumer-focused marketing initiatives.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially focused and experienced Marketing Manager to lead the marketing and brand activations function for PacTrade PNG Ltd. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-term marketing strategies for the Company's portfolio of CJ Patel Brands and represented international brands. Working closely with the Sales Team, Marketing Coordinators, regional stakeholders and brand principals, the position will drive brand growth, consumer awareness, market penetration and effective execution of marketing initiatives across PNG.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement annual marketing and brand plans aligned with the Company's growth objectives.
• Lead marketing strategies for local and international FMCG brands.Plan and execute product launches, promotions and activations across key retail and outstation markets.
• Drive trade marketing and in-store execution, including hands-on involvement in brand activations at retail and Outstation markets.
• Manage digital and social media marketing initiatives.
• Analyse market performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead and support Marketing Coordinators.
• Manage marketing budget and ensure compliance with brand guidelines
• Identify new marketing opportunities and channels

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, Management or a related discipline
• At least 5 years' relevant marketing experience in FMCG, retail or distribution, with brand management experience
• Proven experience in planning and executing brand activations, trade marketing campaigns and consumer promotions.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of FMCG brand management, trade marketing consumer prornotions and route-to-rnarket environments
• Sound digital and social media marketing knowledge.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability to interpret sales, market and campaign performance data
• Experience managing markefng budgets, agencies and external service providers

APPLY NOW

Please submit your application letter and updated CV with the position title "Marketing Manager — PNG" in the subject line to: EMAIL: [email protected]

Applications close on 3^rd October 2026.

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