Our client leads the global market in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media. Through innovative, reliable products and services; talented people; a responsible approach to business and global citizenship; and collaboration with their partners and customers, they are now taking the World in imaginative directions.

They now have an opportunity for a new Product Manager to join them, in their Regional Head office in Dubai, to enhance company competency in product knowledge and sales skills, helping to maximize sales and further expand market leadership; and to support regional sales target achievement.

Requirements

The successful applicant is responsible for:
• Developing regional sales and product strategy, including annual business strategy and product launching strategy.
• Intelligence gathering on industry, product, channel, consumer, competitor trends and formal reporting to senior management and local offices.
• Collect and assess local product needs.
• Developing and supporting product and sales training programs for entire distribution channel.
• Developing product and sales training materials.
• Developing sales tools; Sales talks guides, Spec comparison sheets, Localized catalogues and POS.
• Cultivate local trainers; advising on drafting and enforcing training policies and processes, and develop key performance indexes for performance monitoring

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:
BSc / MSc in Marketing.
Minimum 3 years experience in Product or Marketing Manager Role, preferably in CTV and Audio Visuals business or other Electronics products.
Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality with efficiency & priority setting.
Understanding and experience of the local market is required.
Computer literacy with good presentation skills.
Analytical, problem solving, assertive, determined, flexible and creative personality.
Self starter with the initiative to work under minimum supervision and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Fluent English and a working knowledge of Arabic oral communication skills is essential, as are Management skills, Quality management and Planning & Organizing abilities.

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Brand Manager – Cool Kids Fashion Brand – Tax Free Dubai

Our client is a leading global retail brand with a great reputation for many years in the Children’s clothing sector. They create cool, unique and on trend kids clothing globally.

We are now looking for an experienced Brand Manager to be based in TAX FREE Dubai.
People based in Dubai now, very welcome to apply + European/ South African/ Levant

OVERVIEW

Should have experience in Kids fashion including
• Buying
• Visual Merchandising
• Stock Management

Will be running the brand for 4 shops in the region with 20 – 25 employees

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Achievement of the Annual Business Plan target
• No deviation from Brand standards & Company Business Plan on implementation of Visual Merchandising and marketing guidelines
• Shrinkage is within the defined company budget as per business requirements
• Store operating cost & expenditures are within the defined budgeted level
• All store projects are organised timely in order to meet Brand Standards and defined cost budgets
• Manpower in the store are within the approved budgeted level and performs in line with Company Standards
• No Deviation from Brand Standards during store operations
• Stock / Merchandise does not fall below the recommended minimum level
• Number of counteractions taken to neutralize competitor advantage
• Initiatives taken and the value addition brought in

BENEFITS

• As a guide salary package of up to 14,000 – 18,000 AED per month/ $40k USD tax free per annum total salary package (base + accommodation allowance + transport allowance)
• In addition, Medical insurance for self
• 1 month paid vacation with return air tickets home
• This should be used as a guide only and will reflect experience levels
• Visa arranged for you

Requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate preferred
• At least 3 years experience within Brand Management
• Computer literate with very good command of English
• Westerners & Arabic nationals very welcome to apply
• People in Dubai now very welcome & Levant region applicants

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Our Client is Multinational Company delaing in FMCG product . They are looking for Asst Brand Manager for their home care & personal care divison
Job Responsibility:
Responsible of delivering the agreed yearly plans of brand/category in Gulf
•Uses systems, analysis and data to synthesize consumer learning and generate powerful consumer insights
•Use systems such as ACNielsen and Tracker to analyze the current business and assess brand performance and set action plans to grow business.
•Anticipates current and future consumer trends and hence, opportunities
•Works with Below The Line (BTL) agencies to deliver exciting activation in the market to the consumers
•Understands pricing of the brand and pricing vs. competition
•Is responsible to manage large budgets in terms of spend and cost allocation
•Manages the promotional investment budget and manages the promotional intensity of each market with the country contacts.
•Is responsible for launch planning, implementation and evaluation of the innovation mix

Requirements

2-3 yrs of FMCg experience perferably in Hmecare & personal care products
University Graduate
Proven Project management skills
Interpersonal skills
Relationship management skills
Has to be not only a thinker but a doer
Advance Excel and Power point
Interest in data analysis
Financially and business savvy

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GMASCO (www.gmasco.com) enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf’s most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.To complement our existing Client Services Team, we are currently looking for an Advertising Account Director to? be recognized by senior management as the key point of contact, and accountable figure for all financial and personnel issues on specific client accounts.? The? jobholder will be expected to lead, inspire and manage an account team to deliver an efficient, effective and profitable service to clients. To meet and exceed key performance goals in respect of client satisfaction, business development, profitability and staff performance, whilst demonstrating the ability to combat challenging situations in terms of client relationships and market trends.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you need to have the following qualifications, skills and experience :* Educated to graduate level or equivalent* Demonstrable experience of working in key advertising and marketing disciplines* Passion about the industry demonstrated by a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for all aspects of marketing and communications* Ability to articulate what makes a good advertising campaign or communication initiative* Proven ability to drive existing business to maximize both account profitability and Agency revenue, whilst identifying new business opportunities* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal* Advanced presentation skills* Negotiation and influencing skills* Excellent team management experience

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Our client, a Property Developer with projects in multiple international locations have an immediate requirement for a Senior Manager – Marketing.

The purpose of the role is to create marketing strategy and manage marketing activities for new development projects in multiple locations, promoting the brand and thus generating revenue in line with the overall objectives of the organisation

Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

Creating and implementing marketing strategy and annual marketing plan

Monitoring the budget and controlling Marketing spend to minimise cost and maximise profit

Responsible for overseeing all ATL (Above the Line) and BTL (Below the Line) marketing activities for specific development projects

In-house marketing, including database marketing, CRM and internal Research and Development.

Cultivating and managing fruitful relationships with external agencies

Researching and managing all marketing activities surrounding launches of new projects throughout the Middle East Region

Pertinent evaluation to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns launched in the Middle East Region

Overall Management and support of the Marketing Team

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from a recognised University

Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role

Exposure to a Corporate Real Estate and an Agency environment preferred

Creative and assertive individual with excellent presentation and communication skills

Arabic speaking preferred

Must be willing to travel

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Dynamic and innovative agency based in Dubai is looking to strengthen an already successful team by bringing in a proven New Business Development Professional. The agency offers their client a full range of live communications activity and has recently grown their digital offering. Their aim is to engage consumers through as many touch points as possible.

Requirements

The role of New Business Development Professional is to present the agency to new and potential clients from initial call/contact to presenting a pitch and ultimately winning the business. You will need to develop clients and define the industry sectors with a need for full service live communications. You will develop medium and long term sales forecasts and work closely with the team to ensure a smooth sales process. The agency have ambitions targets to achieve and looking for someone who is looking for a challenge and has passion for building lasting relationships with new clients and grow existing clients from other areas of the agency

The New Business Development Professions will need to have previous sales/ business development experience in a marketing, advertising, events, promotions or digital agency. You need to have proven experience in generating quality leads in a defined sector, convert leads to sales with multinational clients and negotiate and close the deal. You need to have a sound understanding of marketing budget structures and a solid understanding of the Middle East marketing sectors.

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Head of Marketing/ Marketing Director for this leading Middle East retailer, If you are passionate about retail marketing and want to work in a thriving organisation using your creative flair, marketing background then this is the perfect opportunity for you. As a result of their future plans my client who is a leading lifestyle/sporting goods retailer with 100 stores across the region is looking to recruit for a Head of Marketing/ Marketing Director to help them achieve their future objectives to increase Brand awareness across the Middle East, Reporting to CEO responsibilities will include:

• Creating the Marketing and PR strategy across the multi sites
• Responsibility for the long term development of the brand ensuring the long term effectiveness and reputation of the brand
• Develop and initiate new marketing strategies, including loyalty, direct marketing, in store event, promotion and advertising, online and offline and PR.
• Develop and build on current marketing approach to existing customers to increase the retention and return rate
• Ensure all activity is monitored and evaluated against budgets.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be in a Head of Marketing position / Marketing Director position within a retail environment in the region. You will have a previous track record of working in a retail environment focused on retail customers ideally in lifestyle/sports retailing. You will be familiar with all areas of online and offline strategies and be used to working with and developing the impact and market coverage of the brand. You will have the ability to set all up from scratch and be a true ambassador for the brand and work closely with the CEO to get the desired result and develop a team from the start. A talented leader, you will be an exceptional manager and leader within a team focused environment and developing a team and controlling related budgets. This is an exciting time to join the company and there are excellent future opportunities for the successful candidate for 2012.

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Our client, a leading Arabic Media Company, located in Dubai, is searching for a Marketing Co-ordinator to join their growing team.

The main responsibilities for this role are as follows:

– To develop and implement marketing and public relations programs that promote TV channel, online print publications, and events, and loyalty programs for growth and retention.
– To work in cooridination wiht the Channel Manager on TV and web site on database design, implementation and maintenance.
– To maintain the database of media contacts.
– To write and distribute press releases and produce media kits.
– To invite media to brand events and serve as onsite contact.
– To inititate media opportunities including on-air interviews and feature stories.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role should have the following experience and attributes:

– Must have a marketing Degree.
– 3 years experience in the in industry.
– Must be fluent in Arabic and English.

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Our Client, a Fortune 100 company is looking for a Marcom Execution Manager who will be responsible for translating established the Company’s business and marketing strategies and priorities into actionable, integrated Marcom campaigns. This individual shall manage the integration of all Marcom disciplines for the benefit of the Company’s businesses, including customer engagement, content development, copywriting, web, events, and channel partner marketing. Metrics, marketing acumen, ROI and competitive analysis are critical dimensions of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver strategically-aligned and effective marketing communications strategies for customers and prospects that differentiate the Company’s brand in the market while building the sort of positive customer sentiment that drives consideration, preference and purchase.

Develop and manage sales support collateral, advertising, digital communications and other tactics to support sales revenue objectives.

Coordinate communications projects with vendors, contractors and internal content experts for the development of promotional materials and tools.

Manage marketing communications program budgets, including all vendor and contractor activities and ROI reporting.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including customer reference team and trade show and events teams (regional, Aerospace and Corporate) to maximize marketing communications plan effectiveness.

Provide competitive review and analysis to regional sales and business leadership.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define metrics, measurement tools and on-site information gathering requirements; provide post-show analytics and reports.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements

7+ years of relevant professional experience (multi-national company and/or agency experience preferred)
Knowledge of the aerospace industry, or the proven ability to rapidly gain that knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or other relevant field (MBA preferred)
Demonstrated success with developing and executing marketing communications programs of varying investment levels
Self-directed, highly motivated, results-driven
Excellent presentation, writing, and analytical skills
Demonstrated success working across borders in
matrixed organisation
Excellent English written and spoken English; other languages a significant benefit
Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills to drive engagement with senior managers, peers and customers across the region and around the world.
Pragmatic, revenue-oriented approach to proactive problem solving and prioritisation
Proven software abilities (Microsoft SharePoint, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office suite)
Ability to execute to budget, schedule and quality requirements
Experience operating in ambiguous, dynamic environment with evolving requirements, expectations and organisational needs
Strong program management skills, with a focus on quality and attention to detail
Established business acumen and understanding of sales cycles across customer segments
Srong marketing skill set, including value propositions and customer segmentation

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Leading Multi-National Pharmaceutical company is urgently looking to employ a Marketing/Promotions Coordinator to be based in their Dubai office.

You eill be tasked eith managing all the promotion activity across the different business units and you will have some experience of working with a top MNC pharmaceutical company in order to apply for this position.

Requirements

You will have a Marketing Qualification, and be young, dynamic and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.

You will be living and working in the UAE in order to apply for this position and be working within the pharmaceutical sector in Marketing.

Minimum BA IN Marketing/Communication.

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