GCC Marketing Associate

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. seeks a Marketing Associate in Dubai to uncover local market insights for the GCC region with emphasis on Saudi Arabia, and to create local customer experiences through presentations, toolboxes and events.

You will work closely with the Marketing Manager, Account Managers and regional SDMs to translate market trends into strategic opportunities, while developing creative storytelling and olfactive concepts for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of brand, communication and/or retail trade marketing experience in Beauty & Fine Fragrance.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (Arabic an advantage).
• Willing to Travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in GCC fine fragrance markets through market research, brand analysis, and trend tracking.
• Support account managers by deep diving into client brands, strategies and consumer needs to identify insights and opportunities.
• Plan and execute customer engagement presentations, events and workshops to translate insights into business opportunities.
• Create storytelling, olfactive descriptions, concepts and presentations for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Proactive/Autonomous

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

English & Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

It’s an exciting time to be part of IFF, we are looking for a Marketing Associate to become part of our industry-leading Marketing team, based out of Dubai, UAE. The Marketing Associate will be tasked with uncovering and tracking local market insights and trends for the GCC region with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia as well as creating local experiences with customers, bringing forward the trends, opportunities, initiatives via presentations, toolboxes and events. The person will work very closely with the Marketing Manager, Account Managers and SDMs in charge of the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an expertise in the fine fragrance markets across the GCC, by conducting market research (desktop and on the ground), brand analysis, social media listening, influencer and celebrities following, trend identification, new brands & launches tracking
• Support the account managers with building strong customer relationships by deep diving into the clients' brands, strategies, portfolio, products and consumer needs to proactively identify gaps and needs, transforming them into actionable insights and strategic business opportunities
• Plan, coordinate, organize and execute inspirational and impactful customer engagement presentations, events and workshops translating them into business opportunities
• Create creative and compelling storytelling, olfactive descriptions, concepts and presentations to present to the clients
• Issue & present newsletters with the latest trends, launches and olfactive directions internally and/or externally on a monthly basis while continuously updating our internal database
• Track and update our new wins
• Coordinate marketing events, toolbox designs, creation and production among others

Skills Requirements

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Proactive, autonomous, creative, agile, flexible and curious
• Able to juggle multiple priorities, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Good presentation skills
• Problem Solving and the ability to use initiative to get work done within deadlines
• Results Driven, with an eye for detail
• Passion for the Fragrance industry

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of brand, communication and/or retail trade marketing experience in the Beauty and Fine Fragrance Industry
• Willing to Travel
• Fluent in English and Arabic (Arabic an advantage)
• Microsoft Office skills a must - design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) an advantage

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.

We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.

As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.

We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.