Marketing Operations Specialist - MEA Retail & Events

Carl Zeiss Vision Middle East & North Africa FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS in Dubai is seeking a Marketing Operations Coordinator to oversee timely execution of regional marketing activities across the MEA market. You will coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Procurement and Finance, maintain trackers and calendars, monitor deadlines and approvals, and ensure all activities align with ZEISS brand standards.

Responsibilities include managing POS materials and inventory, coordinating with agencies and suppliers, supporting events and exhibitions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Merchandising, Retail Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in marketing operations, trade marketing, retail marketing, events, merchandising or similar.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, agencies, events, POS materials, inventory, shipments, purchase orders, invoices or budgets.
• Strong organisational, coordination and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, ownership and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing activities across Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Procurement and Finance, maintaining project trackers, calendars and timelines while monitoring deadlines, approvals and outstanding actions.
• Manage forecasting, production, inventory, allocation and distribution of POS materials and demonstration tools, ensuring availability and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with agencies, production suppliers, installers and internal creative teams to manage quotations, specifications, approvals, production schedules, deliveries and installations.
• Support the planning and operational delivery of congresses, exhibitions, partner events and marketing activations, coordinating venues, registrations, event materials, exhibition stands, logistics and on-site execution.
• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day marketing requests from assigned retail partners, coordinating approved activities, providing updates and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Conduct store visits to assess POS implementation, retail branding, displays and merchandising standards, coordinating corrective actions and supporting the implementation of approved retail updates.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchase orders, invoice processing, reconciliations and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approved budgets.
• Ensure marketing activities and materials align with ZEISS brand guidelines, internal processes and local requirements, escalating changes or risks where appropriate.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Related field

Job description

ZEISS in Dubai is seeking a Marketing Operations Coordinator to oversee timely execution of regional marketing activities across the MEA market. You will coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Procurement and Finance, maintain trackers and calendars, monitor deadlines and approvals, and ensure all activities align with ZEISS brand standards.

Responsibilities include managing POS materials and inventory, coordinating with agencies and suppliers, supporting events and exhibitions, and