| Marketing Officer – Marks & Spencer | |
| Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE Ref: HP698-76 |
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The RoleThe RoleMarks & Spencer, part of Al-Futtaim Retail division is a world class market leader in high street fashion. Our stores are located through out the Gulf. The first Marks & Spencer store in the Middle East was opened in Dubai in 1998. Other stores followed shortly in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. 2009 will see Marks & Spencer expand further with the opening of new stores in Al Ain, Dubai Mall, Kuwait and Qatar. All stores are large format and carry a wide range of product including Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Lingerie, Beauty, Home and Food.In this role you will be responsible for: Consistent marketing and promoting the M&S brand, cost-effectively and professionally to the GCC, through media advertising, PR, special events and promotions Annual budget planning in coordination with Marketing Manager Negotiating the best rates and placement of advertisements Liaising with the merchandising team to select the appropriate product message to ensure that new season product, value and style messages are communicated to the M&S consumer across the GCC Establishing strong relationships with the M&S UK marketing team Ensuring that marketing is conducted in both English and Arabic languages Building good relationships with various medias across all markets, mall management Sending product to be featured and assisting in photo shoots as required Representing the brand in various non-work situations and be a spokesperson, maintaining the public brand image Designing and sending out e-mail blasts, SMS text messages and all other forms of electronic media to market the brand electronically. |
RequirementsRequirementsTo be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Strong communication skills, both written and spoken - English and Arabic Negotiation skills Decision making ability Knowledge of MS Office with strong skills in PowerPoint Assertiveness and creativity Flexibility You have to be a graduate in Marketing discipline and have at least 2 years of experience in a marketing role within an international environment. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyEstablished 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 Group’s 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 Group’s 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. |
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