Marketing Executive | AlFuttaim Real Estate | Emirati Talent

Job Requisition ID: 179374 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

• The Marketing Executive plays a crucial role in supporting the marketing team at Dubai Festival City. The position involves coordination and assistance across various marketing facets, including administration, events, communication, social media, and retailer engagement. A successful candidate will ensure marketing objectives align with broader organizational goals and will help facilitate smooth operations through effective database management, event support, and innovative communications strategies.

General

• Coordinate Retail Marketing permissions from suppliers, retailers, and press for branding, photography, and filming.
• Facilitate and manage government relations and permissions for Retail Marketing promotions, adhering to DED Permits and Regulations.
• Assist events and promotions team with in-person support, quotations, and scheduling during major campaigns and when team members are absent.
• Support Communications Manager in updating DFCM and DFC websites monthly, handling both English and Arabic versions.
• Contribute to the successful launch of the new DFCM website, ensuring integration with the new look, feel, sitemap, and social media.
• Monitor and analyze monthly reports on DFCM and DFC websites, including tracking competitors’ malls and Dubai's retail and tourism events.
• Conduct monthly monitoring of specified Facebook and Twitter sites for research and creative inspiration, reporting findings to GM marketing.
• Capture and organize existing customer coupons for future email and SMS marketing, working with IT to streamline data capturing processes.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive retailer database for electronic communications, updating regularly with new retailer information.
• Organize and categorize digital photo library for efficient access in brochures, corporate materials, and press materials.

• Proficient computer skills and ability to manage databases effectively.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate innovative marketing ideas.
• Teamwork skills to collaborate efficiently within the marketing department.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities to coordinate tasks efficiently.

• 1-2 years of experience in Marketing, with knowledge in Retail or Social Media.
• Proficiency in computer literacy and various social media, website, and database applications.
• Strong abilities in planning, organization, and coordination, particularly in marketing-related activities.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent communication skills for concise and clear dialogue.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. 
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.