Marketing Coordinator

Grmediasolutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Dubai is seeking a Marketing Coordinator and Merchandiser to support retail and marketing initiatives. This role involves ensuring alignment between marketing and operational functions, managing budgets, and aiding in the rollout of marketing campaigns. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms. Join our engaging team to explore endless opportunities in the marketing domain.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Effective communication with teams is essential.
• Skillful in managing and organizing various marketing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost-tracking sheets for budget monitoring.
• Coordinate financial updates for timely budget adjustments.
• Conduct weekly market visits to assess visual presentations at retail locations.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Multitasking abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with CRM/email platforms

Education

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

Tools

Mailchimp

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator and Merchandiser

Work Location: Dubai, UAE

Division/Department: Marketing Department

Reports to: Trade Marketing Manager

Full Time

Job Summary: The Trade Marketing & Operations Coordinator supports all retail and marketing initiatives by ensuring smooth coordination between marketing, finance, and operational functions. This role bridges creative execution and business efficiency by helping to manage budgets, streamline processes, and support the rollout of marketing campaigns across retail and digital channels. Acting as a key link between teams, the coordinator ensures consistency, organization, and timely delivery while gaining hands-on exposure to trade, digital, and PR activities that drive Sonos’ growth and brand presence in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an up-to-date cost-tracking sheet per retailer to monitor budget allocations and expenditures
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure biweekly updates of sales data on the marketing dashboard, enabling timely budget adjustments.
• Monitor, collect, and document all online and offline marketing activities executed with retail partners within the correct templates.
• Maintain and regularly update customer data received online and via promoters
• Update all audiences of the Mailchimp database
• Oversee monthly digital posting calendar to ensure the agency is following the agreed timelines and content plans.
• Support with sub-distribution
• Oversee production and installation to ensure high-quality output, timely delivery, and brand consistency across all materials.
• Coordinate maintenance and logistics for POSMs and in-store assets, resolving any technical issues.
• Conduct weekly market visits to review installed POSMs, assessing stock availability, technical functionality, and overall visual presentation.
• Gathering high quality pictures of POSMs for reporting purposes
• Responsible for managing online product listings and A+ content in accordance with Sonos global standards
• Ensuring maintenance of online brand pages/SIS pages in accordance with global standards

Operational & Administrative Support

• Receive and process all supplier invoices, ensuring they are coded accurately under the correct marketing category.
• Send invoices to the Finance team promptly with clear documentation and references.
• Ensure all invoices are properly reflected in the monthly reports.
• Support the COO and Marketing Director with visa processing, travel arrangements, and related administrative requests.
• Assist in COO’s annual UK tax filing coordination.
• Manage deliveries and shipments for agencies, partners, and other external parties.
• Support the logistics and execution of activations, events, and marketing campaigns.
• Arranging the production and distribution of brand reminders
• Support promoter related adhoc requests

Growth & Training

• Shadow trade marketing activities, including retailer meetings and market visits, to build an understanding of in-store marketing dynamics.
• Shadow digital marketing and PR functions, assisting with small tasks to develop hands-on experience in campaign management and media coordination
• Support the marketing team in the planning and execution of PR initiatives and trade events to strengthen brand visibility and engagement.

Education Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven organizational and multitasking abilities within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp or other CRM/email platforms.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for marketing and operational excellence.

Seeking passionate talents to join our dynamic team, where your skills meet limitless opportunities.