Al Futtaim Jobs - Marketing Communications Manager | Trading Enterprises | Al Futtaim Automotive (AE)

Job Requisition ID: 149466 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

 

Overview Of The Role:
The Marketing Communications Manager (MCM) is responsible for overall brand launch strategy and development, to progress to sustenance of  brand performance and along with the creation of the opportunities to do business (OTBs) within the UAE. A full 360 launch plan of communications and activations, along with PR support. Expert storytelling to establish the Brand within the Middle East, as well as promoting products and services in parallel. Alignment of plans, activities, executions, and budgets with the OEM. 

 

What You Will Do:

- Setting the targets for the performance of the brand overtime and in particular performance of all marketing campaigns. 

- Originating and developing marketing strategy and budget cycle. Activating yearly marketing plan development with HoM, direct teams and agency

- Responsible for the management of Local marketing plans and activation calendar

- Brand Governance across all physical and digital environments

- Developing and maintaining a communication scorecard, report results periodically, along with findings, recommendations, insights.

- Regional Management of Creative, Media, Social. Events & sponsorship calendars. Full reporting of regular updates on campaign performance. Regional Marketing Budget management.

 

Required skills to be successful:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and ensure high quality deliverables with attention to detail.
- Be able to guide colleagues inside and outside the marketing discipline.
- Affinity with EV / Hybrid cars in general and the automotive industry in particular.

 

About The Team:
The role will report to the Product Manager. You will be working in a dynamic and busy environment wherein you will be dealing directly with both internal / external customers and stake holders.

 

What Equips You For The Role:

- Business qualification with a strong understanding of operational & commercial marketing

- 7 to10 years relevant marketing experience
- Minimum of 5 years in the automotive industry.
- UAE/GCC experience essential
- Arabic speaking a distinct advantage.

 

 

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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