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Ref: HP698-8209
Job description / Role
Marks & Spencer, part of Al Futtaim Retail, is a globally recognised retail brand offering stylish, high quality, great value clothing and home products as well as outstanding foods.
With 25 Stores currently located across the GCC including locations in the UAE, Oman, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar there is further growth planned with additional stores to open in 2014 to further strengthen this exciting brand within the Middle East market.
We are currently looking for a Translator to join our Merchandising team. In this role you will be responsible for:
* Arabic and English written and verbal translation
* Processing accurately all administration related to merchandise
* Supporting all registration process for food and beauty
* Liaising with the municipality to maintain the correct process and documentation
Requirements
 To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Fluency in English and Arabic languages
* Degree / Diploma in translation
* Minimum 2 years of experience in English/ Arabic verbal and written translation
* Good knowledge of MS Office
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Analytical skills and attention to details
* Flexibility and willingness to multi-task
* Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.