Al Futtaim Jobs - Marketing Executive-CJDR | Trading Enterprises | Dubai, UAE (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 103335 

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, 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.

 

 

About The Role:

 

The Marketing Assistant has a key support function to the businesses of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram. 

The role will be core to assisting and coordinating key projects as well as defined roles including events,

product promotions, web updates as well as agency coordination and budget tracking.

 

 

Advertising

• Adaptation rollout/ coordinating campaign collaterals post the master visual approval in conjunction with the Marketing and Communication Manager across cars, motorcycles, power products and marine.

 

Events, Displays & Product Promotions

• Events, Displays and Product Promotions.
• Ensure the best standards of display of our products within showrooms as per principal guidelines.
• Update product specifications and suggest continuous improvements.
• Plan and procure POS material – in line with product / brand strategy and principal requirements.
• Plan & execute events / displays, promoting the product & Brand relevant to our target customers including but not limited to agency coordination, event set-up requirements, RSVP management with CRM, manpower arrangements.

 

Digital Marketing

• In coordination with the Marketing Communication Manager and Digital Social Media Manager:
• Ensure product accuracy in all communications and website
• Contribute with ideas and suggestions; liaise with all necessary departments (internal and external) to improve and keep the web content up to date.
• Assist with Social Media management and reporting (Spinklr)
• Coordinate photo and video shoots as required from time to time for all online channels. 

 

General

• Support all cross-functional marketing teams with projects, budgeting and planning as and when required.
• Coordinate marketing communications activity.
• Execution and implementation of marketing activities with the support of the line manager e.g. e marketing, newsletters, advertising, product launches, events and exhibitions.
• Ordering, distribution and management of all POS material including but not limited to product plates, flags, brochures, branding.
• Ensure inventory management of all marketing items.
• Coordinating agency requirements including quotations and invoicing and PO initiating to procurement team.

 

Reporting

• Tracking and updating budget file of all monthly expenses by brand to budget.
• The successful candidate will liaise with several other stakeholders, notably; cross-functional teams of product, digital and marketing communication managers. 
• The incumbent will necessitate indirectly managing third party suppliers and agencies. 
• The associate is required to be fully acquainted with the market and automotive trends and ensure benchmark best practises are upheld.

 

 

About You

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Graduate in any discipline, preferable Marketing (Diploma in Marketing).

 

Minimum Experience:

5 years in marketing, preferably automotive or agency. Gulf experience essential.  Arabic advantageous.  

 

General Skills:

Analytical, preciseness, planning, organizing and communication.

 

Job-Specific Skills:

High PC skills, Finance Management, and skill to learn and apply new knowledge and concepts.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Team player.
• Self-starter, and capable to work independently.
• Ability to work with agencies and external parties.
• Willing to work long hours.
• Analytical with good negotiating skills.

 

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