Emirati Graduate Program | Assistant Brand Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking candidates for the Emirati Graduate Program as an Assistant Brand Manager in Dubai. This role offers recent graduates the opportunity to embark on a structured two-year rotational program in marketing, focusing on brand management and trade marketing. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business and have strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include assisting in brand management tasks and creating impactful marketing strategies to foster brand engagement.

Benefits

Structured two-year rotational program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage projects and creatively present work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Brand Manager in daily brand management tasks.
• Conduct business analysis and recommend improvements.
• Track marketing expenditure and oversee minor executions.
• Liaise with other departments as needed.
• Create impactful POSM concepts for various activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational abilities

Project management

Creative presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

Emirati Graduate Program | Assistant Brand Manager

About the Role:

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 ofDubai, this role is part of Ferrero's commitment to support and nurture young talent through a structured two-year rotational program.

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

Main Responsibilities:

On the first year, as an Assistant Brand Manager (ABM) you will assist the Brand Manager in daily brand management tasks. Responsibilities include creating tracking files and presentations for the Marketing Manager, conducting business analysis, and recommending improvements based on brand performance data. The ABM will also track marketing expenditure, oversee minor executions like sampling plans and smaller market activities, and liaise with other departments (Trade Marketing, Sales, Consumer Shopper Understanding, and Supply Chain) as needed. Additionally, the ABM will coordinate with agencies on brand campaigns and support content development with external production agencies.

The second year in Trade Marketing bridges Sales & Marketing strategies and objectives. It is a pivotal role in fostering brands’ advocacy via strong shoppers’ engagement programs and instore activations. The successful candidate will foster interdepartmental relations and ensure target attainment. As a POS Development and Implementation Specialist, you will create impactful POSM concepts and solutions for the OOS activities, develop and optimize hard and soft POSM (including permanent visibility projects) ensuring efficiency and creativity whilst ensuring on‑time delivery across GCC countries. You will also analyze post‑execution data and report insightful findings to support future activations optimization focusing on coverage, quality of execution and wastage reduction.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you need a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business. You should also have excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities. Being adept at managing projects and creatively presenting your work is essential as well.
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About Ferrero:

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 at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

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.
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