Product Launch Specialist

About Palomba General Trading LLC

Palomba General Trading LLC, headquartered in Dubai, is a global trading and business development company operating across the GCC, Europe, and select international markets. Their portfolio features natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavor systems, essential oils, and specialized raw materials catering to food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and fragrance industries.

Role Overview

The Product Launch Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end coordination of introducing new products and ranges across GCC markets by liaising among suppliers, product teams, commercial, marketing, regulatory, and supply chain departments to ensure all launch preparations, documentation, and executions are successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee new product launches within GCC markets.
• Create and maintain detailed launch plans, schedules, and action trackers.
• Manage product data exchange with international manufacturers.
• Ensure availability of commercial and technical materials prior to launches.
• Coordinate the distribution of samples, specifications, and supporting documents.
• Assist in developing product positioning and core commercial messages.
• Prepare internal launch presentations and product overviews.
• Collaborate closely with commercial and product teams for launch activities.
• Support the creation of customer presentations and introductory content.
• Monitor launch milestones, task assignments, and deadlines.
• Manage communication with initial customers and distributors.
• Track early customer feedback and product inquiries post-launch.
• Assist with pricing strategies and initial commercial setups.
• Coordinate with supply chain to ensure stock availability at launch.
• Keep accurate documentation of all launch processes.
• Generate regular launch status reports for management review.
• Facilitate exhibitions, client workshops, and product introduction events.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Food Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related areas.
• Between 2 to 5 years’ experience in product management, marketing, launches, commercial coordination, or B2B marketing.
• Proven project coordination and strong organizational capabilities.
• Skilled in handling multiple deadlines and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Good grasp of commercial business principles.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Proficient user of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with CRM or project management software is a plus.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable Industry Experience

• Working knowledge in food ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, botanical extracts, flavors, fragrances, essential oils, specialty chemicals, or international B2B distribution sectors is advantageous.
• Experience collaborating with international manufacturers or managing product launches in GCC markets is beneficial.
• Arabic language skills are helpful but not mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

Monthly salary ranges from AED 17,000 to 22,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits may include an annual performance bonus, private medical insurance, paid annual leave, annual flight allowance, professional development opportunities, and legal employment and visa support where applicable.

Employee Advantages

• Engagement with international product launch projects.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and product lines.
• Collaboration with global manufacturers and regional commercial teams.
• Opportunity to participate in exhibitions and customer-oriented promotional events.
• Environment fostering professional growth.
• Multicultural and international workplace ambiance.
• Potential career advancement toward higher specialist or managerial product roles.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit an updated CV in English highlighting relevant experience in product launches, product or commercial coordination, product marketing, cross-functional projects, and B2B product or ingredient markets. They should also provide current location, notice period, earliest start date, and expected salary. Only candidates with qualifications that reasonably match the role will be contacted.

Additional Information

Palomba General Trading LLC assesses applicants based on professional experience, capabilities, and educational background.