Assistant Brand Manager

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

Job summary

A global food company is offering an exciting two-year rotational program for recent graduates in Marketing and Trade Marketing based in Dubai. The program includes the first year as an Assistant Brand Manager and the second as a POS Development & Implementation Specialist. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business with strong communication, organizational skills, and creativity. This opportunity is designed to foster young talent in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business required.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities needed.
• Creativity in presenting work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Brand Manager in daily brand management tasks.
• Conduct business analysis to recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with agencies on brand campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Project management

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

Program Overview

Ferrero is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for recent graduates in the UAE to kickstart their careers in Marketing and Trade Marketing.

Based in the vibrant city of Dubai, this role is part of Ferrero's commitment to support and nurture young talent through a structured two-year rotational program.

As part of the Marketing and Trade Marketing team, you will embark on a dynamic journey through two different departments. The two-year rotational program includes one year in marketing as Assistant Brand Manager (ABM) and the second year in Trade Marketing as POS Development & Implementation Specialist.

First Year – Assistant Brand Manager

• Assist the Brand Manager in daily brand management tasks.
• Create tracking files and presentations for the Marketing Manager.
• Conduct business analysis and recommend improvements based on brand performance data.
• Track marketing expenditure and oversee minor executions such as sampling plans and smaller market activities.
• Liaise with other departments (Trade Marketing, Sales, Consumer Shopper Understanding, and Supply Chain) as needed.
• Coordinate with agencies on brand campaigns and support content development with external production agencies.

Second Year – POS Development & Implementation Specialist

• Create impactful POSM concepts and solutions for OOS activities.
• Develop and optimize hard and soft POSM, including permanent visibility projects, ensuring efficiency and creativity.
• Ensure on-time delivery across GCC countries.
• Analyze post‑execution data and report insights to support future activations optimization, focusing on coverage, quality of execution and wastage reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and project management skills.
• Creativity in presenting work.

Benefits

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Company Overview

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.