UAE National - Senior Associate - Graduate Development Program

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking candidates for its Senior Associate Graduate Development Program. This program offers UAE National graduates the chance to rotate through various divisions, build essential skills, and fast-track their careers in the retail industry. Successful candidates will gain valuable exposure to marketing, finance, digital commerce, and business development, enhanced by coaching from experienced leaders. Apply now to shape your future in retail!

Benefits

Work from any country for 30 days a year

Friendly work environment

Opportunity to work with diverse colleagues

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2023-2025.
• Desire to pursue a career in grocery retail.

Responsibilities

• Explore various divisions within the organization through rotations.
• Support store operations, marketing, finance, and business development.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Passion for the grocery retail industry

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated leadership potential

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - UAE National - Senior Associate Graduate Development Program | Majid Al Futtaim Retail | UAE

ROLE SUMMARY

INTILAQA is Majid Al Futtaim Graduate Program designed to cultivate future leadership through Education, Exposure & Experience. INTILAQA is especially tailored for UAE National graduates offering the opportunity to start and build an exciting career in the retail industry. Designed to offer a varied learning experience, INTILAQA offers a variety of immersive and rotational learning modules for 15-months journey of 3 rotations within the same function. Specific projects to deliver during the program. These modules are designed to build necessary competency and experience to fast-track into various commercial divisions within our organization. Throughout the program, coaching and mentorship is provided by experienced business leaders, who will guide and mentor towards professional progression, enabling a holistic understanding of our industry.This program is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable retail knowledge and fast track your career in an exciting industry.

ROLE PROFILE

Graduate Program StructureYou will have the opportunity to explore various divisions within our organization, through rotations in different roles spanning, you will gain exposure to diverse areas of the retail industry, enabling you to discover your potential and passion while contributing to our business objectives.During each rotation, you will be responsible for learning and delivering Key Functional Projects relevant to the specific role. Our comprehensive performance appraisal process will assess your progress against these metrics, ensuring that you are constantly growing and developing in your career.

Commercial
Supporting store operations with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility.Marketing
Support Marketing Operations and MARCOM to execute Marketing campaigns and customer experience activations.

Finance
Support financial operations management, cost controlling and business planning and analysis.

Digital/E-commerce
Support driving Product Analytics strategy, leverages advanced analytics to understand customer behavior, identify market trends, and guide strategic product development.

Business Development
Support driving new business development projects for MAF Retail in order to achieve sustainable growth.

Throughout the program, you will be supported by our experienced business leaders, who will guide and mentor you to enhance your professional progression. Their expertise and insights will provide valuable support as you navigate your way through different divisions and roles, enabling you to gain a holistic understanding of our industry.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Science, Applied Media, Arts and sciences, Hospitality and Hotel Management

• Graduated 2023-2024-2025

Skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Passion for the grocery retail industry and a desire to pursue a career in this field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to adapt to new challenges and environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over

the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!

Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.

Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.

Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.