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Ref: KP969-598
Job description / Role
Salary: Competitive Salary with Benefits
A reputable Luxury and premium brand retailer housinga diverse portfolio of brands is currently looking for an experienced Marketing Director, to join the team based in the heart of Dubai’s fashion world.
The marketing Director holds ultimate responsibility for the organisations marketing activities and oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the individual business units.
Duties include:
• Development and implementation of the Brand strategy.
• Developing the marketing strategy for new and existing brands.
• Overseeing implementation of the Marketing strategy - including campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR.
• Working closely with the company’s Sales team; enabling them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations.
• Guiding the day to day activities of the marketing team.
• Ensuring that the marketing objectives are implemented by the marketing team.
• Work closely with product management team to define marketing materials and programs.
• Manage social media presence and direct programs to improve social media reputation and recognition.
• Developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies for the organisation.
• Undertake continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends.
Requirements
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Marketing.
• Professional chartered marketer (CIM).
• Proven track record of success in senior marketing roles.
• Confident, driven and dynamic leader.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot original branding opportunities.
• Must have 6-8 years experience in a senior Marketing role with in retail.
• Retail experience is a must, ideally with department store experience.
• Must have experience in the UK or European retail market.
• Excellent command of English.
• Ideally have experience of launching new brands.
• Strong both operationally and strategically.
• Must be happy to relocate to Dubai.
About the Company
Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.
Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.
We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal
Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.