The Role
Our client is the world’s second largest food company with annual revenues of $49.2 billion and they pride themselves on producing and marketing delicious foods consumers can feel good about.
Due to current expansion they are now looking to recruit an Assistant Brand Manager to join the diverse workforce and flexible and autonomous, yet results driven environment that they have created in their Dubai Head Office.
With regional responsibility for the MENA Region and reporting to the Brand Manager your role will include but not be restricted to:
* Assist the Brand Manager to develop and implement brand strategy and plans on an ongoing basis.
* Monitor and track brands market share & performance to identify risks & opportunities.
* Input on the development, production & implementation of world class advertising and promotions for brand and media strategies and executions to support brand.
* Formulate product / package innovations for presentation to drive down costs without jeopardising brand quality or image in the market place.
* Ensure logo & trademarks are used as per the brand guidelines and that all consumer contacts are in line with overall brand strategy
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years Brand Management experience working for another leading FMCG organisation, hold a Marketing degree from a reputable University and possess excellent English & Arabic communication skills. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and have a positive self starter attitude as well as possessing strong analytical and interpersonal skills. You must be able to appreciate and understand cultural differences, quickly assimilating these into marketing plans.
