Marketing and Business Development Associate

ManpowerGroup Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy firm based in Sharjah is seeking a proactive Marketing and Business Development Associate. The role involves client liaison, managing registration processes, and creating marketing materials. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, 1-2 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media management is essential. A UAE driving license is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Marketing or Business Development.
• Very good communication skills in English; Arabic highly desirable.
• A valid UAE driving license for potential travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining communication with clients and consultants.
• Help manage product registration, testing, and certification.
• Prepare pre-qualification documents and marketing submissions.
• Collaborate to create high-quality marketing materials.
• Assist with managing social media platforms.
• Maintain and update consultant/project database.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in Marketing or Business Development

Organizational abilities

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Our client is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Associate with a proactive mindset and exceptional attention to detail to join their growing team.

In this key role, you will support the team with a variety of marketing and client-interactive tasks, such as liaising with clients and consultants, assisting with the registration and certification processes, creating technical marketing materials, and managing social media platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client and Consultant Liaison: Assist in maintaining communication with clients and consultants, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
• Registration, Testing, and Certification: Help the team manage and support product registration, testing, and certification processes.
• Pre-Qualification and Document Preparation: Prepare pre-qualification documents, proposals, and other marketing-related submissions.
• Marketing Material Creation: Collaborate to create and design high-quality marketing materials such as technical brochures, presentations, and flyers.
• Social Media Management: Assist with managing and updating social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, in alignment with the company marketing strategies.
• Database Management: Regularly maintain and update the consultant/project database to ensure all contact details and project information are current and accurate.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience in Marketing or Business Development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with photo editing tools like Canva or Adobe Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of AI tools and how they can be used to enhance marketing processes.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A valid UAE driving license to support potential travel for client meetings and project requirements.
• Very good communication skills in English, Arabic will be highly desirable.