Brand Executive – Sandgate | Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE

Sandgate International LLC was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Futtaim Group to specialise in distribution of Hasbro toys, one of the largest toy makers in the world for GCC and Middle East region.

Sandgate distributes Hasbro products through major toy retailers of the region, including Toys R Us, Toy Store, Hamleys, Baby Shop, Dubai Duty Free, Magrudys, Books Plus, Virgin Boutique, Carrefour, Lulu and etc.

In this role you will be assisting Brand Manager in developing the marketing plan for Hasbro and other products and responsible for:

• Ensuring that the right inventory levels are maintained
• Coordinating activities to promote the product by advertising, promotions, market research and package development
• Developing a marketing plan for the range based on available resources as well as the marketing tools provided by the principal
• Building a strong presence of the brand at the retail front
• Ensuring that the delivery schedule signed off with the principal is followed,
• Ensuring that the right stock of all category? is available with the distributors and retailers
• Coordinating with all the parties concerned with the logistics
• Liaise with government authorities to ensure that the business meets all the norms relating to safety
• Support sales by providing relevant information that required for sales planning, such as estimated time of arrival of products, available marketing tools available, inventory status, and etc.

Requirements
To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
• A minimum 2 years experience in related field within retail sector
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the UAE market, preferably toy’s industry
• Analytical Thinking
• Good organisation and administrative skills
• Flexibility and willingness to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment
• Creativity and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage

Key Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:
Female
Based in UAE
Minimum Age: 22
Maximum Age: 45

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