Our client, one of the leading distributors of Wines & Spirits is looking to hire a Marketing Manager - Wines Portfolio, Advanced WSET Must, based in Dubai, Budget USD 6K - 8K. To Expedite, share CV at

Note: Current experience in a Wine Portfolio & WSET advanced certification is a must.

Education & Experience:

• 5 - 8 years substantial operational and marketing experience.
• WSET Advanced. Formal wine training/experience required.
• He / she should possess a business qualification, preferably in marketing from a reputed institute.
• Background in a reputed drinks company in marketing is a must and should have experience of brand management.

Responsibility: * Deliver Marketing Strategy for On Trade & off Trade and Retail customers in UAE.

• Develop appropriate marketing strategies for these market segments and work closely with the Wine and Sales teams to implement these strategies.
• Complete brand plans for all major brands within the Wine category in line with the agreed service standards.
• Manage the administrative interfaces with the allocated Wine Brand owners on a day-to-day basis. Coordinate all the Brand owner visits to the Region.
• Prepare market analysis reports for all categories to be given to Brand owners as per the agreed time frame.
• Monitor the effective implementation of the Wine Category strategy through regular market audits and analysis of market information and prepare and implement corrective actions plans to be taken.
• Prepare annual promotional calendar for core brands/agencies and develop the planned promotional activities.
• In conjunction with the Sales Team, organise Wine Tastings and other related wine promotional events.
• Provide Market and Sales analysis for the Wine Category.
• Carry out monthly audits of the retail shops against the merchandising standards defined.
• Liaise with the advertising agencies / printers for any locally required support material.
• Exercise full control over the purchasing and stock control of all the Category related Point of Sale material and assist the Group Category Manager with budgetary controls.
• Represent the company at company and sponsored events as and when required.

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