Marketing Manager - Al-Futtaim - Dubai

Consistent marketing and promoting the brand, cost-effectively and professionally to the GCC, through media advertising, PR, special events and promotions

Annual budget planning in coordination with broader marketing team

Negotiating the best rates and placement of advertisements

Liaising with the merchandising team to select the appropriate product message to ensure that new season product, value and style messages are communicated to the consumer across the GCC

Ensuring that marketing is conducted in both English and Arabic languages

Building good relationships with various medias across all markets, mall management

Sending product to be featured and assisting in photo shoots as required

Representing the brand in various non-work situations and be a spokesperson, maintaining the public brand image

Designing and sending out e-mail blasts, SMS text messages and all other forms of electronic media to market the brand electronically.

Given the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to travel and spend time within GCC and Middle East.

To be successful in winning this role, you will have proven marketing experience and be able to demonstrate:

Strong communication skills, ideally in English and Arabic

Negotiation skills

Decision making ability

Knowledge of MS Office with strong skills in PowerPoint

Assertiveness and creativity

Flexibility

Willingness to travel within GCC and Middle East

You have to be graduated in marketing discipline and have at least four years of experience in a marketing role within an international environment.