Graduate - Marketing Development

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites recent graduates to join the 18‑month Graduate - Marketing Development programme. You will rotate through generalist functions, then enter a Marketing placement to build hands‑on skills in analytics, presentations, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The programme emphasizes structured training, workshops, and real business projects across shopping malls, aiming to develop commercial awareness and professional confidence for future

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Marketing or related degree.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in marketing, property/commercial real estate, and cross-functional exposure.

Responsibilities

• Complete six months of generalist rotations across support and business functions.
• Undertake a twelve-month Marketing placement to build specialist knowledge.
• Support daily marketing and business operations and learn established processes.
• Assist with project coordination, planning, documentation and follow-up.

Skills

Marketing fundamentals

Graduate development

Shopping mall marketing

Project support

Project coordination

Business presentations

Marketing operations

Business analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork

Time management

Task prioritization

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Presentation development

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Research support

Stakeholder coordination

Continuous learning

Commercial awareness

Customer-focused thinking

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a closely related field

Job description

Graduate - Marketing Development Job Snapshot

Role: Graduate - Marketing Development. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Commercial Real Estate. Function: Marketing. Experience: Recent graduate from 2024 onwards. Job Type: Full-time.

Position Overview: Graduate - Marketing Development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Commercial Real Estate hiring opportunity for Emirati talent seeking structured exposure to marketing, shopping mall operations, project support, business challenges, and cross‑functional development. The 18‑month graduate programme combines rotational learning with a dedicated Marketing placement, giving participants practical experience while building analytical, communication, presentation, and professional capabilities.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates. City: Dubai. Industry: Commercial Real Estate. Function: Marketing. Salary: 12000-18000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.) Gender: Any Candidate. Nationality: United Arab Emirates. Job Type: Full-time.

Role Context

The Graduate - Marketing Development programme is designed to build a strong early‑career foundation within Majid Al Futtaim's shopping malls business. Over 18 months, the graduate will gain broad organizational exposure through generalist rotations before moving into a longer Marketing placement. The programme combines practical assignments, structured development, business projects, workshops, and cross‑functional collaboration to prepare Emirati graduates for future professional roles within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete six months of generalist rotations across selected support and business functions.
• Undertake a twelve‑month placement within Marketing to build specialist knowledge and practical experience.
• Support daily marketing and business operations while learning established processes and working practices.
• Assist with project coordination, planning activities, documentation, and follow‑up actions.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials for projects, meetings, and business discussions.
• Participate in assigned business challenges and contribute ideas, research, and practical recommendations.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to shopping mall operations and the wider commercial environment.
• Participate fully in assigned graduate development programmes, workshops, and learning activities.
• Attend training sessions designed to strengthen technical, analytical, business, and professional skills.
• Work with colleagues across different departments to understand how functions collaborate and support organizational objectives.
• Develop strong teamwork habits and contribute positively to group assignments and shared goals.
• Organize assigned tasks effectively and manage competing priorities within agreed timelines.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to support analysis, documentation, presentations, and routine business activities.
• Seek feedback throughout rotations and apply learning to improve personal performance and professional capability.
• Build a broad understanding of customer, commercial, and operational considerations within the shopping malls industry.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Marketing or a closely related field.
• Recent graduate from 2024 onwards.
• Suitable for Emirati graduates interested in building a long‑term career in marketing and commercial property.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with an interest in business performance and customer‑focused decision‑making.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues across multiple functions.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced and changing business environment.
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to take on unfamiliar assignments and new challenges.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Able to contribute effectively to team projects while taking responsibility for individual tasks.
• Comfortable preparing presentations and communicating ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Motivated to learn through practical experience, structured training, and cross‑functional exposure.

Skills Set

• Marketing fundamentals
• Graduate development
• Shopping mall marketing
• Project support
• Project coordination
• Business presentations
• Marketing operations
• Business analysis
• Problem solving
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Task prioritization
• Organizational skills
• Professional communication
• Presentation development
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Business challenges
• Research support
• Stakeholder coordination
• Continuous learning
• Commercial awareness
• Customer‑focused thinking
• Professional development

Why Join Us

This graduate programme provides Emirati talent with a structured route into the Commercial Real Estate sector while offering meaningful exposure to Marketing and wider business operations. The combination of rotations, specialist placement, formal development activities, and practical project work creates a strong foundation for graduates who want to build commercial awareness, develop professional confidence, and progress toward future marketing opportunities within a large regional organization.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is a diversified regional group operating across shopping destinations, retail, communities, and entertainment in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Its shopping mall business manages major commercial destinations and provides graduates with exposure to marketing, customer experience, operations, and cross‑functional business activities within a large and established regional platform.