Our client is a locally owned group of companies in technology, F&B, transportation, retail FMCG, and other services.
We're looking for a
Group Head of Marketing to join their organisation in Dubai.
Brand Building
- Develop Brand attributes and positioning strategy in line with the Brand objectives.
- Ensure that the entire brand building strategies/exercise is implemented in all the territories.
- Liaison with Media Agencies/Consultant to develop appropriate theme board/communication methodology in line with Band objectives.
- Develop/maintain a website for the brand that is in line with brand image .
Promotions and Events
- Recommend promotions in consultation with Business Heads.
- Ensure that all communication material required for the promotions is developed and sent within the time frame specified.
- Recommend events specific to brand / product category / season.
- Forecast along with Business Heads on the increase in footfall sales during the promotions.
Outdoor Media Planning
- Ensure all aspects of imaging - are in line with the Image of the Brand and target the appropriate audience.
- Ensure that the entire out-door media facilities are at the prime locations to attract customers (bill boards/ hoardings).
- Ensure that the outdoor media communication is replaced regularly with images and captions.
- Co-coordinate with the Business units and the brand's agencies as necessary on the media advertising.
- Ensure consistency in the brand image .
Budgeting and Planning
- Prepare the annual marketing budget with the management team and allocate resources to territories/brands with the break up in terms of season, campaign, media etc.
- Prepare annual marketing calendar and Product specification catalogs.
- Review the budgets and make recommendations to the management as deemed necessary.
- Report on the utilization of the Budgets periodically (as agreed).
People Management
- Manage the performance of the team set annual performance goals, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to improve performance.
- Identify their training and development needs and ensure their fulfilment.
- Develop and mentor subordinates to move to the next higher level of job through career planning and develop a development chart.
- Ensure compliance to Company policies and values. Coordinate with the HR for appraisals of the Marketing team.
Market Research
- Conduct periodic market research to study the customer profile / preferences and buying patterns.
- Conduct market research to study the effectiveness of the media campaign and with respect to the money spent.
- Set goals and parameters for the Marketing Research.
Miscellaneous
- Drive Brand Social Media Strategy.
- Oversee other outside agencies for order placements and printing needs, shopping bags, stickers, .flyers, and other sales material.
- Negotiate with vendors and contractors to coordinate media cost, placement, and scheduling.
- Create opprotunities for Cross Promotion (i.e. Banks, Airline) and co-branding.
- Plan with Public relation agencies for PR and media coverage in consultation with Heads .
- Manage the loyalty program/privilege clubs and recommend strategies to ensure increase in the perception level of the program.
- Recommend strategies to increase membership in the Loyalty Program and provide support in sending mailers/brochures to privilege club members (as required/agreed upon).
- Represent the Brand at media and marketing events.
- Keep abreast of best practices in marketing, global brands, competitive / strategic marketing initiatives and trends.
