Marketing Executive - Trading Enterprises

Job description / Role

Established in 1971, Trading Enterprises owns the sole distribution rights for Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. Recently, Trading Enterprises has added 2 high end luxury sports vehicles - Fisker and Lotus, to its portfolio. Fisker is a new generation electric car and is evidence of the company's commitment to support the environment for sustainable growth.

Competing in the UAE's Japanese, American and European automotive marketplace, the company is supported by a network of modern showrooms, workshops and parts outlets across the UAE, with sales and after-sales operations existing in all seven emirates.

Sales of Chrysler/Jeep and Dodge products have risen dramatically, reflecting the introduction of exciting new models. In the next few years there will be many more additions to the range featuring the unique combination of German engineering and American design.

Volvo is now firmly established in the UAE as a supplier of prestige automobiles, able to compete with the very best in the marketplace. Volvo, whilst retaining its enviable reputation for safety has now one of the most luxurious refined models ranges available. The V70 station wagon remains a firm favorite with Emirates Airlines for its Business Class limousine service.

To provide the full range of automotive services our State-of-the-art 'After Sales centers are situated throughout the UAE and exceed the exacting standards set by our customers and our manufacturer partners.

Trading Enterprises currently employs approximately 390 highly skilled employees of 20 varying nationalities. To further build capability in our staff and to enhance customer engagement levels, intensive customer service training program is conducted on an ongoing basis for all staff at all levels, solidifying the company's endeavor to be recognized as the premier automotive company of choice.We are seeking to hire a Marketing Executive to assist Trading Enterprises corporate marketing team in all areas of marketing communications for its portfolio of auto brands.

JOB PURPOSE:

To assist Trading Enterprises Head of Marketing in all areas of marketing communication. To develop, implement and measure all marketing campaigns as part of the annual strategic marketing plan. To be the 'brand guardian' of Trading Enterprises brands presented in advertising, PR, social media and website.

Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

* Contribute to the development and execution of a yearly calendar of communication, events and promotions.
* To coordinate, manage and monitor activity to successfully execute agreed plans.
* MIS reporting including maintaining marketing dashboards to monitor all planned activities.
* Maintain and monitor principal marketing funds - accruals and expenditure
* Purchase order creation and payment control.
* Management of all branding, POS and all other collateral items.
* Digital communication including social media - content management and coordination.
* To keep abreast of competitor campaigns, offers and pricing.

Requirements

As a Marketing Executive you need to have the following Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

* Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Diploma or university graduate. Must be proficient in Arabic and English.
* Minimum Experience: 4 years of sales and marketing experience.
* Job-Specific Skills: Awareness of new trends in the communication and auto industries. Good knowledge of MS Office. Expertise in social media platforms, good research capabilities and in-depth knowledge of car and component brands. Knowledge of various website content management an advantage.
* Behavioral Competencies: Ability to deal with various people, to manage simultaneous jobs, to set priorities. High trouble shooting capability.

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.