Retail Merchandise Specialist

Asm Global; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global venue management company is seeking a professional to oversee the merchandise division, focusing on driving revenue through creative strategies. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing and at least 4-6 years of relevant experience, particularly in the UAE's event industry. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in similar role.
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.

Responsibilities

• Strategically oversee the merchandise division with a primary focus on driving revenue.
• Create and execute revenue-driving strategies through marketing and promotions.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or certification in Business Management or Marketing

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

ASM Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At ASM Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role involves :

• Strategically overseeing the merchandise division with a primary focus on driving revenue.
• Creating and executing revenue-driving strategies through creative marketing, product bundling, promotional pricing, and digital and in-market activations.
• Working closely with key internal teams (Ticketing, Marketing, and Sports Account Manager) and external partners (Dubai Basketball, Coca-Cola, and various clients).
• Utilizing a commercially-focused and data-driven mindset to inform all marketing and merchandising decisions.

This role is on a freelancer agreement, and it requires the candidate to have their own visa / sponsorship. A detailed job description can be found below.

ABOUT YOU

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

You should have :

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Business Management or Marketing

Experience :

• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in similar role
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Previous experience in events
• Fluent in English, Arabic is preferable

Personal Qualities :

• Friendly and amicable personality
• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming
• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction
• Can do attitude without compromise of safety
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

ABOUT THE VENUE

Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai is the first and largest fully air-conditioned, multipurpose indoor Arena in the Middle East and the only Arena to operate year-round in the region.

With a capacity of 17,000, Coca-Cola Arena has the capability to host major international touring artists, a full range of sporting events, family entertainment, comedy shows, exhibitions and gala dinners because of its highly adaptable design which includes a rolling modular stage, automated drapes and a retractable seating system that creates more intimate spaces for smaller-scale events.

Situated within the urban lifestyle destination of Dubai's City Walk, Coca-Cola Arena is managed by ASM Global, the world's leading venue management and services company and proudly owned by Dubai Holding.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ASM Global is the world's leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management - delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to maximise the guest experience. The company's elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, and convention and exhibition centres, including Exhibition World Bahrain; Moscone Center San Francisco; ICC Sydney Australia; Olympia London; Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, RAC Arena, Perth, Australia; Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Australia and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia.

ASM Global has always had a bold vision to be a true employer of choice, great place to work and a company that provides long term careers and development opportunities.

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