Marketing Specialist – Starbucks
Alshaya
Kuwait, Kuwait
Ref: GP435-75
Alshaya

The Role


The Role


Assist with the development of marketing business plan, promotional recaps, creative briefs and presentations
Leads implementation of marketing projects, programs, products and promotions
Manage projects to ensure marketing product progress from inception to execution and delivery
Manage vendor relation and ensure that vendor agreement are honored in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Manage retail initiatives, trade shows, events, ad production, direct marketing and other marketing programs

Requirements


Requirements


Minimum 4years experience in marketing, public relations or community relations
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Working knowledge of marketing and communication fundamentals
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Effective customer service skills

About the Company


About the Company


Alshaya are a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands including BHS, H&M, Starbucks, Mothercare, Arcadia Group, Debenhams, River Island, Boots, The Body Shop, Vision Express, Next, Foot Locker, Pizza Express, PQ and Dean & Deluca. The company currently operates over 1400 stores in 15 countries across its operating divisions in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Russia, Southern & Eastern Europe and employs more than 15,000 people.

Based in Kuwait but with regional offices across the globe, we’re on target to double our stores within 5 years. Our major presence is in the Middle East including Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar and we are expanding rapidly in many other markets. The Operating teams for each of the Divisions and Brands is supported by a fully integrated, pan-regional infrastructure, incorporating best practice activities in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, IT, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial control.

Our Mission is to be recognized as a leading global retailer, operating internationally recognized brands to the highest possible standards. Through a spirit of trust, co-operation and best practice, we aim to build and maintain long-lasting, professional and mutually profitable business partnerships.

To support our growth we need the experience and expertise of talented and dedicated retailers and operators for all levels of management and support staff and in all disciplines who can help us achieve our vision and growth. In return there are excellent prospects for development, a tax free salary and an incredible lifestyle to enjoy.

The Company provides all the usual benefits you would expect from a large corporate employer. Specific benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process but a very generous annual bonus scheme and extensive staff discounts across numerous brands are indicative of how we reward and encourage high performance.

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