Marketing Executive cum Manager | Executive Solutions Dubai, UAE

Marketing Jobs — By editor on October 28, 2010 at 9:07 pm

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive/Manager to join an entrepreneurial F&B casual dining company.

You will be responsible for the whole marketing function, reporting direct to the CEO and management team. The position involves the full range of marketing services from product, price, placement and promotion. The company owns 9 F&B brands (70 outlets); casual dining and fast food. They intend to open 10 new outlets within the next 6-12 months and have aspirations to open in Canada and the States.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all the groups marketing tactical plans, marketing communications and public relations objectives. Provide marketing support service function for the Corporate and Franchise/JV divisions. Act as primary guardian of the corporate brand plus present and future consumer brands. Responsible in managing the efforts of marketing communications, PR staff and external 3rd party agencies.

Salary package will be around AED 15k – 20k per month plus usual benefits.
Requirements

Requirements

Talents and attitude:
Essential: Effective communication skills, organisation skills, eye for detail, show enthusiasm for the marketing function, patient, sense of humour, leadership skills, good knowledge of marketing.
Desirable: Good Human Resources Administration Sales Skills

Technical skills and knowledge required:
Essential: Good understanding of the strategic marketing function and operational process, within medium to large companies and has worked extensively with external marketing, PR and print production companies / agencies; Good Negotiation and Analysis history; history of promotions
Desirable: Middle East Experience

Other skills and abilities (language, etc.):
Essential: Good command of English, Good presentation skills
Desirable: Knowledge of Arabic language

Education and certification:
Essential: Minimum requirement is secondary or college education
Desirable: Marketing Specific Qualifications (Further Education)

Experience:
Essential: Minimum 5 years working within a marketing role ideally with at least 2 years in a marketing management role in F&B retail
Desirable: Hospitality, specifically food and beverage experience, multi-site retail operations (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management, delivery transport systems)

Other position requirements (shifts, etc.):
Essential: Able to travel internationally and work in social hours when required by the business needs
Desirable: Knowledge of this work environment and the local area

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