Marketing Director

Job Description : MARKETING DIRECTOR UAE FOR FMCG one of the Middle East’s leading family owned companies, is looking for an experienced FMCG Marketing Director. This division focuses on the sale and distribution of franchise brands, storage & logistics. With a large international brand portfolio they have positioned themselves as the preferred distribution partner to Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Caterers and Wholesalers in the UAE. The Marketing Director is responsible for managing and implementing the division’s marketing strategy, plans and initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring that the positioning of the brand is consistent and as per the established brand guidelines. Responsibilities · Supports in preparing the annual marketing budget for the assigned Business Unit along with the senior management team, and allocates resources accordingly. · Participates in the development of integrated marketing plans to best maximize brand presence in the market. · Builds the annual marketing calendar with the support of business functions and other key stakeholders, and ensures seamless execution of marketing activities and initiatives. · Coordinates with internal departments to develop brand and product attributes and positioning in line with the business requirements. · Works closely with Digital, PR, Creative, Events and media agency to optimize and maximize brand presence in the market. · Plans and implements the utilization of various media channels with a view to maximize return on investment across all marketing initiatives. · Liaises with vendor / suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of projects as per the established guidelines and set timelines. People Management · Defines goals and key performance indicators for each member of the team and ensures effective implementation of the company’s performance management process. · Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve the defined goals. · Drives a culture of feedback and coaching in the Business Unit/ Department by providing feedback on an ongoing basis, identifying development needs and coaching the employees on the areas of improvement. Requirements · Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing · Master’s Degree in Marketing is preferred · A minimum of 10+ years of experience in the relevant practice · Fluent in English Language (written and spoken), Arabic is as an advantage · Creative thinking ability · Time Management · Analytical Skills · Communications Skills Salary for this role is between AED 40,000 & AED 45,000 based on experience.

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