Al Futtaim Jobs - Assistant Marketing Manager (UAE National) | AFGRE | UAE (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: [[42778]] 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Job Title:                          Assistant Marketing Manager (Emirati National)

Reports to:                      Senior Marketing Manager

Department:                   Dubai Festival City (DFC) Mall Marketing

Location:                          Dubai Festival City (DFC) Mall Management Office, Dubai UAE

 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Assistant Marketing Manager role is instrumental in executing the Marketing Strategy of the mall. The person will be responsible for execution of the entire marketing mix across Digital, PR, Brand, Events, Retailer Support and Social Media. Within this role, you will be an excellent communicator, being able to speak, read and write in Arabic. Your ability to forge relationships with Agency Partners, Strategy Partners (both Government and Private), Retailers and the wider Asset Team departments will be your strength.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

BRAND

• Website Content: Ability to upload and manage content. Collect and update retailer content for all digital platforms.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Retailers: Lead marketing relationship with all tenants. Conduct annual events with tenants and manage regular communications via newsletters and surveys.
• Campaigns/Promotions: Project management of campaigns assigned from concept to execution. Support Events Manager for on ground activities during all annual campaigns. Campaign evaluation and reporting on a timely basis.

PR

• Manage retailer related announcements and messages with PR agency.
• Social Media: Managing content for digital platforms provided by tenants together with Digital Manager.

FINANCE

• Invoicing: Ensuring all projects completed are billed accurately and on time to be processed by Marketing Administrator.
• Budgets: Managing campaign budgets and identifying savings where applicable.
• Policies & Procedures: Assist in preparing of specialty leasing forms where related to marketing events.

RESEARCH

• Conduct monthly competitor reviews on campaigns, services and global best practices.

 

JOB CONTEXT:

• Maintaining Relationship: 3rd Parties / Suppliers / Government Entities
• Handle event enquiries and ensure BTL / ATL exposure is provided by team
• Application of government permits
• Preparation and ownership of event reports and administrative tasks are in compliance with audit

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Diploma in Marketing or/ Events with 3-4 years in a well-established events management company, Mall or retailer in Europe or UAE
• Retailer or Mall experience (preferred)
• Good knowledge of local marketing in terms of events / festivals / DED / DTCM / suppliers / agencies and companies engaged in events management

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Team Player ‘Work as one team’
• Takes ownership, shows initiative
• Task orientated, process driven
• Strong communicator

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