Assistant Manager - Marketing

Redington; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT distribution sector is seeking a marketing professional to join their team. The role involves executing marketing plans and managing various campaigns across the UAE. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in consumer/channel marketing, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in consumer/channel marketing.
• Experience in managing customer/partner events.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute marketing calendar for partner brands.
• Manage promotional opportunities and marketing materials.
• Organize webinars and promotional events.

Skills

Analytical tendencies

Cross-group collaboration

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Formal education in marketing

Tools

Marketing automation tools

Job description

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 it’s 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.
• Liaises with Regional teams and plan for joint marketing or promotional opportunities, deliver 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 eventsQualifications : 3-4 years experience in consumer / channel marketing in FMCG, IT, Travel or e-CommerceMust have a formal education in marketing during Graduation or Post GraduationWorking knowledge of marketing automation tool is preferred but not compulsory