Retail Marketing Manager

Job description / Role

Are you passionate about driving retail marketing strategies for leading brands? Our client is seeking a Retail Communications Manager to play a pivotal role in enhancing brand presence and driving sales across selected territories. Here's your chance to make an impact!

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with regional sales managers to develop and implement regional marketing plans aligned with business objectives and brand direction.
- Manage the operational implementation of retail marketing activities, ensuring alignment with sales targets and financial goals.
- Identify gaps and develop action plans to address challenges, considering business and financial aspects.
- Develop and manage communication flow plans aligned with brand and business KPIs.
- Partner with stakeholders to execute brand priorities and manage brand requirements across governance and regional spend.
- Manage retail marketing budgets and ensure compliance with dealer standards and financial compliance programs.
- Conceptualize and manage seasonal retail sales events/activations and provide post-campaign evaluation reporting.
- Act as a liaison between marketing and sales departments, ensuring alignment with tactical campaigns and annual planning rounds.
- Plan and deliver marketing roundtable sessions and ensure market representation in quarterly steering meetings.

Requirements

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

- University degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
- Experience in brand management, marketing strategy planning, and operations.
- Proven track record of working with leading global brands to drive brand building and cross-functional alignment.
- Strong communication skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Arabic speaking and writing skills advantageous with a strong understanding of intercultural relations across the region.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.