Marketing Manager

at  AlFuttaim

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

REQUIRED SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Excellent interpersonal skill and strong leadership skills
• Must have strong analytical and business acumen skills
• Must be attentive to details, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and urgency in meeting tight deadlines.
• Able to think creatively and innovatively to identify trends and challenges
• Must be able to speak and write fluently in English; Arabic is a plus
• Eagerness to collaborate and ability to work with senior executives up to Board Level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

Education: Must possess at least a bachelor’s Degree/ Professional Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing/ Advertising or other related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 8 years of managerial experience specializing in 360 marketing channels with an understanding of emerging marketing channels.
Preferably someone with experience in Retail.

Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:

• Excellent in MS Office such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong creative sense, with an eye for design and creative writing

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Jobholder will be responsible for leading all Marketing activities for ACE in UAE & Qatar to develop, plan and implement marketing strategies and programs aimed at promoting the products/brands to help enhance and grow business volumes and increase brand equity and awareness.

Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:

• Excellent in MS Office such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong creative sense, with an eye for design and creative writin