Marketing Projects Co-ordinator

Gulbahar Tobacco International Fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulbahar Tobacco International Fze in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Projects Co-ordinator within Global Marketing to drive multiple marketing projects from initiation to delivery, focusing on POSMs development, packaging design, trade marketing support, and market research.

Qualifications include 2-3 years in FMCG with broad responsibilities, experience in export markets, and fluent English with Russian or Arabic; strong MS Office skills and basic ERP/CRM familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in FMCG incl. NPDs processes.
• Experience in smaller companies with broad responsibilities (not siloed).
• Exposure to export markets and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management for POSMs and packaging design.
• Collaboration with vendors and in-house creative team.
• Budget tracking and reporting for assigned projects.
• Stage-by-stage project oversight and documentation.
• Managing internal paperwork: NDAs, purchase orders, data logs.

Skills

Multitasking under pressure

Clear and concise communication

Excellent time management

Self-starter with proactive mindset

Ability to learn fast and deliver

Education

BSc in Marketing, Management, or Social Studies

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Adobe tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Department: Global Marketing

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports To: Global Marketing Director

Contract Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

The Projects Co-ordinator will act as a project executor, managing multiple parallel projects related to POSMs development, packaging design, trade marketing support, and market research. The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational, vendor, coordination skills without requiring strategic ownership. Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for pushing small marketing projects from initiation through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management for POSMs and packaging design.
• Collaboration with vendors and in-house creative team.
• Budget tracking and reporting for assigned projects.
• Stage-by-stage project oversight and documentation.
• Managing internal paperwork: NDAs, purchase orders, data logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2-3 years in FMCG incl. NPDs processes.
• Must have worked in smaller companies with broad responsibilities (not siloed).
• Exposure to export markets and multicultural teams.

Cultural and Creative Fit

• We are seeking individuals who are visually and professionally aligned with international creative standards, especially those with experience in Western or premium global brand design.
• Candidates whose background is primarily in digital media, social media, or app/UI design will not be considered unless at least 60% of their portfolio reflects packaging design work.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Suite or Apple Office Apps.
• Understanding of basics of print production.
• Experienced with ERP/CRM systems is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe tools is a plus.

Soft Skills – Essential

• Multitasking under pressure.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Excellent time management.
• Self-starter with proactive mindset.
• Ability to learn fast and deliver.

Language Requirements

Fluent English & Russian or English & Arabic is mandatory

Education

Minimum BSc in Marketing, Management, or Social Studies