Ref: HP698-8459 Al-Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the Gulf region's Automotive industry and encompasses every aspect of the Automotive business; from passenger and commercial vehicles and construction equipment sales and service, to used car sales and rental and leasing.
A comprehensive network of showrooms and service centres covers the UAE and Gulf region providing customers with convenience, choice and the highest standards of after sales service. Al-Futtaim represents some of the world's most popular and desirable automotive brands including; Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Description
* Develop and deliver the advertising and promotional elements of the brand including;
* Press advertising
* Radio
* DM
* POS
* OOH
* Events (Motorshow, launches etc..)
* Manage brand digital platforms including website andآ social media
* Develop and deliver launch activities for the brand.آ Launch activities to be to consumers, media and internal sales personnel
* Manage marketing budget, ensuring efficiency of spend.آ آ
* Manage TMC marketing support.آ Ensure correct administration of marketing claims to TMC to ensure maximum reimbursement from TMC
* Provide marketing support to sales personnel to allow effective on brand communication to customers and increase sales
The job holder is the central player in communication of the relevant AFM brand message in the UAE.آ The effective communication of the message is critical to the ultimate success of the brand in terms of both volume and GP in the short and long term.
The job holder will also have to liaise with third party suppliers and the brand principal.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:آ University Graduate or significant experience in sales and/or marketing within the automotive field.
Minimum Experience:آ 3-5 years in a Sales and/or Marketing Department, automotive experience a must
Job-Specific Skills:آ آ آ آ
Analytical/Numerical/Presentation
PC Competency/Computer Knowledge
Arabic language skills are preferable as well as UAE experience
Behavioural Competencies: Initiative, creativity, attention to detail, ability to think strategically
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility. |