GCC Marketing Associate

IFF; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Dubai is seeking a Marketing Associate to join our industry-leading marketing team. The role focuses on uncovering local market insights for the GCC with emphasis on Saudi Arabia and creating localized experiences for customers.

You'll work closely with the Marketing Manager, Account Managers and SDMs to translate insights into presentations, toolboxes and events that drive opportunities and growth in the fragrance market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of brand, communication and/or retail trade marketing experience in the Beauty and Fine Fragrance Industry.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (Arabic an advantage).
• Experience with design software is a plus (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in GCC fine fragrance markets through market research, brand analysis, social listening and trend identification.
• Support account managers with client insights to identify opportunities and translate into actionable plans.
• Plan and execute customer engagement presentations, events and workshops to drive business.
• Create storytelling, olfactive descriptions and concepts for client presentations.
• Issue and present monthly newsletters with trends and launches; maintain internal database.
• Track new wins and coordinate marketing events and toolbox designs.
• Collaborate with teams across marketing to deliver cohesive campaigns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Creativity

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Fragrance passion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Summary

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 skillsProblem 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 are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. 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