Marketing Assistant | AFRE | Asset Management

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.

Overview of the role:

Coordinate with the marketing and events team, stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver seamless marketing communications and event activities. Support reporting, research, branding, event setups, inventory management, and administrative tasks as needed.

What you will do:

1. Graphic Design & Creative Support: Assist in the design and creation of marketing collateral, including digital and print materials such as flyers, banners, brochures, and event signage, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
2. PowerPoint Presentations: Develop visually compelling and professional PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, partners, and clients, to communicate marketing strategies and performance.
3. Collaboration with Printing Suppliers: Liaise with printing vendors and suppliers to manage the production of marketing materials, ensuring quality control, meeting deadlines, and optimizing costs.
4. Inventory Management of Marketing Assets: Maintain and track inventory of marketing materials, ensuring proper storage, timely restocking, and organization of physical assets such as brochures, signage, and promotional items.
5. Lead & Conversion reporting: Track and report on lead generation and conversion metrics for various marketing campaigns and initiatives. Analyze lead sources, and conversion rates, and provide insights on optimizing the funnel for improved campaign effectiveness.
6. Marketing Campaign Reporting: Assist in tracking and reporting the performance of marketing campaigns, providing insights and recommendations based on key metrics such as reach, engagement, and conversion rates.
7. Customer Feedback Analysis: Collect and analyze customer feedback and insights through surveys, reviews, and direct interactions, helping to inform and refine marketing strategies and customer engagement efforts.
8. Administrative & Operational Support: Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including meeting scheduling, project tracking, document preparation, and assisting with day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency within the department.

Required skills to be successful:

• Team Player
• Planning and organizing is a must, with detail orientation
• Passionate about marketing & communication
• Strong communicator (English as first language)
• Open to work flexible hours for overnight setups and weekend activations
• Driving license must

What Equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Excellent PowerPoint & Excel knowledge
• Graphic design abilities added advantage
• Knowledge of various social media terms and applications/website/database generation/events and promotions assistance.

Minimum Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in Marketing.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Planning, organization and coordination skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Marketing terminology/ Team work
• Ability to Multitask