Marketing Specialist

AJC International, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AJC International, a leader in frozen and refrigerated food products, is seeking a motivated Marketing Specialist for its Dubai office. The role involves developing marketing strategies, executing promotional campaigns, and conducting market research to drive business growth. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a marketing role; B2B preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Adobe design tools and CRM platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market presence.
• Plan and execute customer promotions aligning with branding objectives.
• Coordinate internal communications and company events.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Digital Media

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Advertising

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe design tools

CRM platforms

Job description

About AJC International:

AJC is a world leader in frozen and refrigerated food products, marketing poultry, pork, meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruits around the globe. Our business and customers are located across more than 140 countries on six continents. Our multicultural workforce represents over 37 nationalities speaking more than 40 languages. For more than 50 years, we have focused on one goal — making our clients more successful. To learn more about AJC, visit our website at www.ajcfood.com

Position Summary:

Seeking a highly motivated Marketing Specialist to support our AJC Group Marketing team at our Dubai office. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing marketing activities for AJC International and its operating brand companies: Golden Phoenix, Mity Fresh, Early Dawn, Garden Maid, & Del Campo. If you are passionate about marketing, have excellent communication skills, and attention to detail – please apply!

Scope of Responsibility:

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market presence.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop and implement marketing strategies that support business growth.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify potential markets and customer segments.
• Assist in the development of proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.

Customer Promotions & Branding:

• Plan and execute customer promotions, ensuring alignment with overall branding and marketing objectives.
• Develop and manage branding activities, including creating promotional materials, digital campaigns, and events.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, adjusting as needed to optimize results.

Internal Marketing Activities:

• Coordinate internal communications, including newsletters, intranet content, and company events.

Skills:

• Highly self-motivated, proactive with a “Yes I can" attitude, and organized; with ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proven marketing experience and will bring exciting new ideas to the team.
• Able to rapidly adapt and respond to changing requests/priorities.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Highly collaborative work style.
• Take initiative to drive problem resolution at the project level.
• Experience with and passion for digital media (B2B preferred) and social platforms. Detailed knowledge on all social platforms including developing strategies that are native to individual channels.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and timelines, prioritizing tasks, as well as identifying and proposing new activities.
• Exceptionally organized with the ability to meet production deadlines.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to articulate process improvements and required changes.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with attention to detail. (Writing samples required)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, and within a reporting environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure successful interactions and teamwork with varied levels of management, peers, vendors, and partners across varying teams.
• Highly collaborative sensibility, with the ability to be open-minded to feedback and always seeking out the best idea, not just their idea.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Advertising.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a marketing role; B2B preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Adobe design tools and CRM platforms is preferred.