Retail Marketing Manager

Edge Resourcing

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: KP969-678

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Salary: AED 30,000

A luxury retailer based in Abu Dhabi are looking to hire a Marketing Manager to oversee and manage the Marketing for their Abu Dhabi site. This person will be responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing strategies in Abu Dhabi whilst working closely with the global creative team

Responsibilities:
- To prioritize, execute the global event & promotions strategy including developing and implementing the division strategy.
- Develop the marketing event & promotion strategy, calendar and budget, based on specific business goal, global retail marketing strategy, local environment.
- Maintain marketing calendar for promotions, events, projects.
- Ensure that marketing calendar and activities remain focused on strategy and business objectives.
- Ensure activities are coordinated to maximize efficiency and ROI.
- Communicate and maintain alignment with internal teams while engaging and managing external vendors to drive marketing initiatives.
- Develop and deliver briefs for Global Creative Team.
- Ensure that projects are completed within timelines and budgets.
- Ensure that content is accurate and complies with marketing and corporate communication guidelines across all marketing materials.
- Work with Retail Marketing Global team to implement Marketing KPIs, analysis and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions & events.
- Monitor and control promotions and marketing budget.

Requirements

- Fluent written and spoken English and local language communication skills is desirable.
- Effective presentation skills with comfort and experience in communicating with executive management at all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience in managing multiple projects and priorities with limited supervision.
- Experience in a multicultural environment with regionally-distributed / multi-location teams a strong advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Project management skills.
- Proven ability to organize people and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
- Proven ability to influence decisions both through formal channels and informal networks.
- Able to identify, balance and address the interests and priorities of multiple groups of stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work with complex issues.
- Occasional international / regional travel required to attend meetings or to support marketing initiatives and project implementation.
- Education: BA in Business or Marketing, MBA is a plus.
- Work Experience: 10+ years with 3 years management role in consumer / trade / promotion-focused marketing area: L / T, FMCG, Beauty, Retail industry.
- Tools / Resources: Proficiency in MS Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), familiarity with social media.
- Experience working with landlord or airport in retail business.

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.

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