Marketing & Communications Director- Dubai, UAE
Our client is a very well respected Middle East Holding Company covering a broad range of industries. These include: manufacturing, construction, building industry, real estate, electronics, development, information technology, communication and investments.
Based in their Dubai office the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an innovative & creative approach, an impressive record of achievement and a strong career history.
JOB PURPOSE
Direct the company’s overall marketing and strategic planning programs, and corporate communications. Facilitate client development through marketing and client services programs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.•Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of company objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of company objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.•Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.•Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.
Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.•Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales staff and oversee their daily activities.•Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies.
Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies.•Consult with product development personnel on product specifications such as design, color, and packaging.
Consult with product development personnel on product specifications such as design, color, and packaging.•Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.•Select products and accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows.
Select products and accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows.•Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services.
Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services.•Advise business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of products and services.
Advise business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of products and services.•Initiate market research studies and analyze their findings.
Initiate market research studies and analyze their findings.•Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.
Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.•Conduct economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products and services.
Conduct economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products and services.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
•Degree in Marketing is preferred
Degree in Marketing is preferred•5 to 7 years of experience in Marketing
5 to 7 years of experience in Marketing•Experience in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Experience in Logistics & Supply Chain Management •Strong leadership and management skills.
Strong leadership and management skills.•Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.•Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.•Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and marketing management.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and marketing management. •A well-demonstrated work ethic and integrity.
A well-demonstrated work ethic and integrity.To apply in confidence please email your CV to angela@firstresortrecruitment.com
