Assistant Manager - Marketing

Redington; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic marketing professional to join their Middle East team. This role involves executing comprehensive marketing plans across the UAE and OGCC, managing multiple campaigns for global IT brands. You will be responsible for creating engaging marketing materials, organizing events, and driving collaborations with sales teams. If you have a passion for marketing and a knack for creative problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and take your marketing career to the next level!

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in consumer/channel marketing in relevant sectors.
• Formal education in marketing required.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing plans across UAE and OGCC for global IT brands.
• Manage monthly marketing calendar and produce marketing materials.

Skills

Business and Marketing Strategy

Sales Collaboration

Event Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Written and Verbal Communication

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing

Master's in Marketing

Tools

Marketing Automation Tools

Job description

Job Description

The candidate will be part of the Middle East marketing team and will be responsible for seamless execution of marketing plans across UAE and OGCC. This role requires simultaneously working on multiple campaigns across consumer and channel audiences for global IT brands distributed by Redington.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage and execute monthly marketing calendar for multiple partner brands.
• Strict adherence to brand guidelines of Redington and its partners internally and externally.
• Prepare with the rest of the team, the production of marketing material and literature, such as web content, brochures and press releases.
• Liaise with Regional teams and plan for joint marketing or promotional opportunities, delivering high quality and creative work in line with overall targets.
• Promote and support all marketing and PR activities including special events, sponsorship opportunities, merchandising campaigns, exhibitions and field teams.
• Support and identify opportunities along with the Line Manager to grow and develop loyalty marketing activities.
• Events: Create and launch activation campaigns like forums, networking dinners and roadshows in high density SMB hubs and research new engagement opportunities.
• Webinars & Podcasts: Organizing periodic online seminars to engage our customers and generate new leads.

Job Requirement Preferred Skills

• Possess an expert understanding of how to drive business and marketing with and through the partner community.
• Demonstrated experience in working with sales teams in driving pipeline and revenue.
• Prior experience in UAE and OGCC in managing customer/partner events, implementing POSM and localized content development.
• Excel at cross-group collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving and have a bias for action.
• Analytical tendencies with a natural curiosity to measure, test, learn and iterate in order to get the best results possible.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills with an innate attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills with experience gaining consensus and driving deliverables with individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Willing to travel to meet with sales leaders, partners and attend events.

Qualifications: 3-4 years experience in consumer/channel marketing in FMCG, IT, Travel or e-Commerce. Must have a formal education in marketing during Graduation or Post Graduation. Working knowledge of marketing automation tool is preferred but not compulsory.