Officer - Marketing

Role Overview

Officer - Marketing at Al Ghurair, a leading diversified family business group in the Middle East. This position is based with Al Ghurair Development within the Marketing team.

Company Overview

Al Ghurair is a leading diversified family business group in the Middle East, founded in 1960. Operations span six key industry sectors: Foods and Resources, Properties, Construction and Services, Energy, Mobility, and Ventures. Headquartered in Deira, the company employs approximately 28,000 people across more than 50 countries worldwide.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Marketing team, enabling efficient campaign execution, budget management, and stakeholder coordination while maintaining accurate marketing records and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support & Documentation

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Marketing team.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical filing systems for marketing documents.
• Ensure all marketing records are properly stored and accessible.
• Assist in preparing presentations and internal updates for management.

Marketing Operations & Tracking

• Maintain and update marketing trackers, dashboards, and shared spreadsheets.
• Monitor and follow up on marketing deliverables, timelines, and approvals.
• Track and update marketing campaign status and deliverables.
• Maintain calendars, schedules, and task trackers for the Marketing team.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in all marketing data and documentation.

Reporting & Performance

• Prepare regular reports on marketing activities, campaign progress, and expenditure.
• Prepare weekly and monthly marketing performance and activity reports.

Financial & Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with Finance for budgeting, invoice processing, purchase orders, and payment tracking.
• Support budget tracking and reconciliation with Finance.
• Liaise with Procurement for vendor onboarding, quotation requests, and service agreements.
• Maintain procurement requests and ensure timely follow-up with suppliers.

Stakeholder & Process Management

• Support internal and external communication related to marketing operations.
• Follow up on approvals, contracts, and documentation cycles.
• Assist in coordinating marketing events, campaigns, and promotional activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in marketing coordination, campaign support, and administrative operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with strong capability in advanced tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Good understanding of basic finance and procurement processes, including purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Excellent follow-up and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.