Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day Overview of the Role: Assist the marketing manager in implementing the long-term marketing strategies as well as the opening strategies for the existing and new stores in KSA. Follow and implement the marketing plan in coordination with other departments and share the marketing calendar with brands. Maintain an updated list of brands forthcoming launches and marketing plan to work in conjunction What you will do: Catalogue and Advertising Strategy

• Assist Marketing Manager in monitoring and assessing the execution of the media plan and catalogue creation and distribution strategy.
• Work closely with Buying and Visual Merchandising team to promote the offers via media releases and in store communication.

PR and Events

• Assist event set-up
• Prepare updates for Corporate Intranet in coordination with Stores &RO
• Prepare PR/event updates for Principal
• Facilitate the process of providing relevant loan products to journalists for media coverage with proper documentations of item details in coordination with store

Competitor and Market Monitoring

• Prepare weekly/monthly competitor activities in coordination with agency and store managers
• Prepare daily market updates
• Collate statistical reports for the region
• Follow up Principal website for activities and timelines
• Update relevant members on mall memos/ circulars etc

Budgeting and Commercial

• Assist the marketing manager in budgeting by keeping an updated file on all marketing expenses, media costs, media effectiveness, and keeping track of all invoices to the department.
• Manage creating display agreements and mailing it to brands for sign off.
• Ensure proper record and invoicing is maintained for payments to be received from brands on display agreements. Quarterly report to be shared with Marketing Manager and Finance Manager on the payment and invoicing status

ATL

• Coordinate with malls, stores, and suppliers to ensure marketing material is supplied in required quantities in line w/ marketing calendar and activity
• Filing /archiving full package for campaigns and results/reports (each event/ activity material/ package to be filled/ saved prepared for any updates)

Projects and Execution

• Focus on giving maximum assistance to the marketing manager on all Marketing campaigns, media releases and new store opening projects by executing the overall strategy, independently managing media and PR liaisons and agency work on all artwork and collaterals printing and distribution to stores in KSA.
• Actively contribute with ideas and suggestions and liaise with all necessary departments (internal and external) for completion of every job or project whenever required.
• Coordinate with AF Admin for ED permits for campaigns.
• Perform any other tasks required by Management

What equips you for the role:
Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree in business management or relevant area Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 2 years Job-Specific Skills: Ability to multitask/ excellent written and verbal communication skills/ MS office proficiency About Al-Futtaim Retail Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…