Marketing Executive – Al Futtaim Auto Center

Job description / Role

Al-Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the Gulf region's Automotive industry and encompasses every aspect of the Automotive business; from passenger and commercial vehicles and construction equipment sales and service, to used car sales and rental and leasing.

A comprehensive network of showrooms and service centres covers the UAE and Gulf region providing customers with convenience, choice and the highest standards of after sales service. Al-Futtaim represents some of the world's most popular and desirable automotive brands including; Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

Al Futtaim Auto Center (ALAC) is part of the Al Futtaim's Automotive Division which incorporates Tyre Zone, Auto Equip and Body Centers. ALAC is a one of a kind Auto Center in the UAE offering end to end solutions for commercial and retail customers alike.

We are currently looking for a Marketing Executive for our Tyres & Battery Division who will handle ordering, pricing, inventory for assigned brands.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

* Responsible for ordering and inventory control for assigned franchise brands and backing up brand development
* Responsible for market competition analysis and pricing and related marketing activities
* Handling Product Master data and price maintenance in SAP system
* Coordinating the weekly and annual inventory of warehouse and branches as per procedure
* Day to day liaising with Principals of franchise brands for all matters related to the brands
* Preparation of management reports

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Must be Graduate/ Post Graduate
* Must have good experience in ordering, pricing & inventory within the Tyre & battery industry
* Must have good knowledge in SAP
* Excellent communication skills
* Proactive, hardworking, motivated approach
* Fluency in English communication skills
* Good team player, experienced in a professional, high pressure, working 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.