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Marketing Manager | Al Futtaim

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “Marketing Manager”.

Company Name Al Futtaim Dubai
Qualification Masters Degree/ Bachelor’s Degree (Marketing) 
Experience 3 – 5 years of Relevant Experience Required
Monthly Salary 18,000 AED – 20,000 AED (plus Commission)
Employment Type Full Time | Permanent
Company Size 50-100 Employees
Benefits Medical Insurance 
Location Dubai

Job Requisition ID: 98661

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives . Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Role Purpose

The Marketing Manager is responsible for executing marketing & digital strategies to enhance Watsons’ market penetration throughout the Middle East. The Manager will oversee all marketing & digital initiatives and lead ongoing development and analysis to improve retail customer insights, strengthen customer acquisitions and retention efforts, improve targeted market campaigns, and drive cost-effective strategic business initiatives.

Key Role Specific Accountabilities

  • Develop & execute marketing & digital plans for all campaigns, promotions, and branding events, based of KPI objectives set by the GM & central digital retail team, the business needs of International Buying and Merchandising, and ad hoc requests from Executive levels.
  • Communicating key objectives and tasks, in order to successfully execute the implementation of marketing campaigns.
  • Support in creating the yearly campaigns calendar to be in line with the regional calendar while maintaining local relevance.
  • Maintain and manage existing vendor relationships and expand base by researching and utilizing own resources to locate potential partnerships.
  • Provide a breakdown of the annual Marketing budget by allocating appropriate funds amongst the yearly scheduled campaigns, based on the seasonality of sales and forecasts, and other associated variables.
  • Partner with 3rd parties to develop the content and strategy for the annual Marketing Calendar; Converse with key partners such as Buyers, Public Relations, Social Media, Website & Creative, and Advertising to ensure that all aspects of the marketing mix (price, product, promotion, and place) are defined and appropriately integrated to meet the goals and objectives of the business.
  • Partner with Buyers for data for the planning of markdowns and ad hoc promotions and to identify opportune timing of action and underperforming products that require endorsement.
  • Collaborate with Buying team to communicate key product focuses and timing of promotions.
  • Develop new store opening strategies for the purpose of attracting customers and creating awareness for new store openings through the use of customer incentives, sales drivers, in-store activities, and mall marketing.
  • Support head of marketing and engagement manager in executing CRM and loyalty strategies and tactical plan to increase customer acquisition, retention and satisfaction.
  • Help set the members recruitment plan and work towards reaching them.
  • Provide marketing and consumer insights to ensure that all communication created on a brand level are locally relevant.
  • Ensure that all communications created on the local level are following the overall brand identity and on point with the regional marketing and communication strategy.

Person Specific

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or equivalent commercial experience.
  • Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 3 years+ commercial marketing experience, gained in a managerial role, with a proven track record of implementing and sustaining market developments; Retail Marketing experience is preferred.
  • Job-Specific Skills: Analytical Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Excellent Communication Skills, Creativity , Commercial awareness.
  • Must have a strong understanding of Key Performance Indicators and how it pertains to the success of marketing activities.

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As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
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GM Financial Control | Al Futtaim

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “GM Financial Control”. The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and cost estimation.

Company Name Al Futtaim 
Qualification Masters Degree | ACCA | CPA | ICAEW | CFA
Experience 8 – 10 years of Relevant Experience Required
Monthly Salary 35,000 AED – 40,000 AED
Employment Type Full Time | Permanent
Company Size 50-100 Employees
Benefits Medical Insurance 
Location Dubai

About The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced financial leader to serve as our GM of Financial Control for our Retail organization.

The jobholder will provide strong leadership and delivers a clear vision in managing financial control, reporting and BPC. The role is responsible for supporting and advising the Retail leadership on underlying trends in the business whilst also supporting in working alongside the wider Al-Futtaim Group.

Al-Futtaim Retail operates across 2 regions, GCC and Asia with a wide range of brands including market leaders such IKEA, M&S, ACE, Watsons, and a large Fashion portfolio. Across Asia, Al-Futtaim’s retail portfolio includes Inditex and M&S.

Controlling

    • Ensure overall compliance with operational accounting policies across the whole division.
    • Overall responsibility for all accounting processes, and standard operating procedures
    • Perform effective training and management on the accounting procedures for the team.
    • Responsible for the overall management and review of Master Data including Principal agreements / Contracts / SLAs Budget review, YO alignment, and overall business performance against budget.

Reporting

    • Overall management of the preparation of consolidated accounts for the Division and in-country statutory report on an accurate, efficient, and timely basis
    • Overall responsibility for the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with SFRS/IFRS, group policy, and the statutory requirement of each country within which the business operates.
    • Ensure uniform Accounting and reporting standards across all legal entities. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory accounts in full compliance with group accounting policies, SFRS, and IFRS.
    • Overall responsibility to ensure all Group Financial reporting requirements (HY / YE / Statistical Data & Variance analysis) are completed as per deadlines.
    • KPIs, Stakeholder Feedback

Corporate and Brand

    • Promote Brand and Corporate Values throughout the Finance Team.
    • Regularly and proactively communicates with Retail to establish and maintain a good working relationship and partnership.
    • Work with Retail to resolve issues and deliver opportunities for driving current and future commercial targets.
    • Prevent & solve compliance issues before they occur
    • Represent AFR positively at any client meetings and help to grow the positive image of the company.

BPC & System

    • Be able to take control and manage multiple system requirements and uploads to ensure timely reporting to the division’s CFO and wider stakeholders.
    • Ensure System governance across the wider team.
    • KPIs, System review

Candidate requirements

    • Professional Degree in Finance, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, ACMA, or MBA Finance is preferred.

Minimum Experience And Knowledge

    • +15 years of experience in a similar role.
    • A background in Audit (Big 4) would be a key benefit to this role
    • Motivated and can deliver strong financial control across multiple countries and regions.
    • Deep understanding of financial acumen and commercial awareness
    • Experience with, and passion for retail business
    • Experience with SAP

Job-Specific Skills

  • Must have the ability to create an environment where Al Futtaim behaviors are exhibited at all levels
  • Customer Focus
  • Individual Accountability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Personal Leadership
  • Teamwork
Apply Now : [email protected]

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Store Manager

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “Store Manager”.

Company Name Al Futtaim 
Qualification Masters Degree | Bachelors Degree 
Experience 8 – 9 years of Relevant Experience Required
Monthly Salary 15,000 AED – 18,000 AED
Employment Type Full Time | Permanent
Company Size 50-100 Employees
Benefits Medical Insurance 
Location Dubai

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Job Purpose

    • To drive the interest and brand awareness of Toyota which in turn will increase sales and service possibilities for the brand through the Toyota mall store by coaching, guiding, and providing feedback to a team of sales and service members
    • Closing deals effectively second facing every customer to maximize the customer experience and the sale of finance and insurance products.

Key Responsibilities

    • Ensure both customers and team members fully understand the operations of the in-store technology, customer journey, and all documentation required throughout the process. The ability to perform and equip team members to perform all roles within the store. Manage complaints through effective communication and following the correct processes to alleviate escalation.
    • Schedule expenditure reviews with Branch Accounts Manager regarding Capex/Opex budgets. Initiate corrective actions to ensure utilization and spend amounts are in line with agreed business plans
    • Manage all facilities management, ensuring that the look and feel of the facilities, including the display of models in the showroom, meet Toyota and Al Futtaim standards always. Adhere to the model strategy on a month-to-month basis in turn this will ensure we meet all standards laid out.
    • Maintain branch operations performance excellence by establishing, following, and enforcing the Standard Operations Process. Compliance with legal regulations to protect Al Futtaim
    • Ensure mall monthly targets related to customer satisfaction index, sales, and service are met. Achieve all finance targets including online finance and offers.
    • Ensure all Mall KPI’s are met. Track and develop all KPI’s to ensure the team has the ability and training required to achieve.
    • Mentor, Coach, Develop and Engage the Team to consistently deliver expected business results, this will ensure our Engagement Scores are achieved and ensure repeat business.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

    • Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent.
    • Arabic speaking is an advantage

Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 – 7 years of Sales Operations Experience in running a team effectively.

Job-Specific Skills

    • Excellent People management skills
    • Strong coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong analytical skills (use of systems, MS office, etc)
    • Partnering and delivering excellence
    • Able to lead, motivate and develop the team, give clear direction and feedback in order to improve performance.
    • A clear understanding of all aspects of customer services and ability to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement.

Required Mindsets And Behaviours

  • Adherence to Al-Futtaim’s core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Efficient Multi-Tasker
  • Strategic thinker.
  • Assertive Leader.
  • Solution-Oriented.
  • Ability to handle difficult yet crucial conversations.
  • Self-Motivation.
Apply Now : [email protected]

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HR Manager

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “HR Manager”.

Company Name Al Futtaim  
Qualification Masters Degree | Bachelors Degree 
Experience 7 – 9 years of Relevant Experience Required
Monthly Salary 18,000 AED – 20,000 AED
Employment Type Full Time | Permanent
Company Size 50-100 Employees
Benefits Medical Insurance 
Location Dubai

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Talent Management

    • In liaison with the Head of HR, execute talent management strategy which will ensure having the right talent for the right position through an internal and external selection of candidates.
    • Work with line managers to develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions.
    • Prepares talent maps for all functions.
    • Track progress of HIPO/Potential employees to ensure a strong pipeline of candidates.
    • Work with line managers to propose the right candidate for vacancies and prepare promotions proposals.
    • Review and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with an exit from the organization.

Talent Acquisition

    • Ensure all jobs have updated Job Descriptions, line managers are guided in defining organizational requirements and job scopes to ensure a multi-skilled team and lean organization
    • Ensure all Line Managers have access to IGROW success factors, trained and effectively using with proper guidance by the HRBP.
    • Liaise with the AF Talent Lead in order to attract the right talent, to lead and manage the recruitment process in line with internal audit guidelines and procedures as well a timely in order to complete the recruitment in less than 45 days.
    • Propose, update and develop selection tools for different roles and support/train line managers in interviewing and assessment.
    • Plan a recruitment calendar for new Store Openings and implements assessments with line managers and AFG Talent Acquisition Team.
    • Ensure compliance with localization policy and targets reaching targets in UAE and KSA.
    • Ensure offers are made in line with DOA and MPC budget

Training & Development

    • Conduct training needs analysis each year to prepare the L&D proposal and calendar.
    • Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible with L&D Team
    • Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and delivered. Ensure all key positions have identified successors.
    • Track the progress of HIPO employees and review their progress with line managers to go to assessment for the next level
    • Prepare quarterly L&D presentations for Line Managers in order to show the ROI and impact of the learning calendar

Employee Relations (ER)

    • Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon ‘Al Futtaim Way’ values. Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus, and diversity. Act as an advisor to Line Managers in order to educate them and minimize risk.
    • Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle.
    • Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.
    • Ensure that the disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee is exited from the business.

Business Partnering

    • Act as a trusted business partner and coach to line management. Consult and support Line Managers across the business units.
    • Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it.
    • Advise, coach, and mentor management and HR team on people-related issues.
    • Act as a change agent and facilitate the transition.

Reporting

    • Join Trade Meetings by presenting weekly HR priorities
    • Prepare and report MBR reports by Brand
    • Ensure monthly recruitment and talent KPIs are reported and reviewed. (Vacant positions, internal recruitment rate, time to fill vacancy, progress of talent pipeline)
    • Propose action for any issues indicates by KPI

HR Policy

    • Ensure compliance to HR policy is maintained, review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures, ensure compliance of DOA and provide leadership on process and governance. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and other requirements. Safeguard that Emiratization focus is maintained, and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved.

Education

PERSON SPECIFIC:

    • Human Resource, Psychology or Business Management Degree
    • CIPD qualification desirable

Minimum Experience And Knowledge

  • Five years HR Generalist Experience.
  • Previous experience as an HR Business Partner.
Apply Now : [email protected]

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