Chalhoub Group Hiring for Marketing Executive Job at Dubai Full Time

Who we are

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

What you’ll be doing

The job holder of this position is responsible for providing professional support in a wide range of marketing activities, working closely with Brand Executives, commercial and administrative teams. The job holder is also responsible for interpreting, adapting and planning brand marketing plans, keeping in mind the brand standards and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing and Promotional Plans
• Be involved in all aspects of marketing and media from planning, advertising, promotions, public, media relations, product development and research
• Assist in building marketing plan / calendar for the different chains/brands/ markets in close co-operation with the Department Manager and the Brand’s marketing departments
• Handle the marketing plan forecast and the marketing plan orders
• Follow up closely on the plans’ implementation, schedule and activities in all concerned markets
• Ensure preserving the image of the brand at the POS by respecting its merchandising guidelines
• Plan and follow-up on promotions in coordination with the different area managers and the training and promotion manager
• Work in coordination with commercial team and list objectives for main customers
• Manage and coordinate with concerned parties for the production of marketing materials being from leaflets, visuals, podiums, flyers, and preparing necessary photo shoots to pro reading press releases
• Organize, attend events, and exhibitions
• Secure sponsorship to assist with the publicity and funding of marketing projects
• Carry out local market research, customer survey, assessing customer demands, brand positioning, monitor competitors’ activities, and evaluating market campaigns
• Suppliers/Customer Relationship:
• Channel all suppliers and customers information (animation / training / launch plan) to stores/shop managers, area, and Department/ Division Manager
• Communicate all required information about animation / visibility to the suppliers
• Monitor windows, podiums and any other promotional area ensuring promotional activities throughout the year, in coordination with the design department (3D)
• Present the various marketing plans to the stores/ shop managers and ensure its proper implementation
• Inform purchasing supervisor about marketing activities to ensure the availability of the stock timeframe
• Meet and discuss with local suppliers for all marketing bookings and animations
• Send the catalogues, new price lists and miscellaneous information to the customers
• Advertising and Promotional Activities:
• Define the media and PR plan by briefing the advertising agency
• Manage the various marketing budgets to organize corporate above the line and below the line promotional / advertising activities and corporate items purchase
• Splitting the media investments by product line and by media support to respect the brand’s media strategy and the total budget initially set by the Area Manager/ Department Manager
• Coordinate with advertising agencies and clients on media plans
• Prepare monthly updated report of expenses
• Liaise with the different departments to build the latter
• Prepare monthly management report comparing the budget verses the stock
• Handle translation of all the documents
• Customer Data Base:
• Build, maintain and update good database (CRM) through consolidate information from shop floors
• Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed

What you’ll need to succeed

A University degree in Marketing or relevant

A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Trade Marketing and Digital Marketing Knowledge

What we can offer you

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.