We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Junior Marketing Assistant to support our Sports Division. If you're enthusiastic about marketing and eager to be part of a growing and dynamic organization, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Your passion could be the perfect fit for our team!

ROLE SUMMARY:

This role involves handling daily administrative tasks and collaborating with brands to execute retail marketing calendars, promotions, and campaigns in-store and online. Responsibilities also include tracking campaign performance, managing budgets, and supporting e-commerce initiatives, demonstrating a versatile skill set within the marketing domain.

FUNCTIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the Marketing department’s activities
• Assist in building and executing the Retail Marketing Calendar for each fascia across Brand, Generic, Promotions, Sale, both in store and online
• Support Marketing team in the delivery of generic / bespoke marketing campaigns and promotions in store and online
• Work closely with Brands in order to help formalize and activate the Retail Marketing Calendar for each fascia and launch consistently with impact
• Work closely with Retail Marketing Executive and e-Commerce Coordinator in the delivery and execution of Brand marketing campaigns in store and online
• Track campaigns and activations in order to produce reports showcasing ROI to share with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with product merchandising teams to track the intake of product in order to effectively launch on time
• Assist in the organizing of promotional events and activations as well as traditional or digital campaigns in addition to attending them to facilitate their success
• Support e-Commerce coordinator on digital projects such as website management, SEO Content & online advertising ad copies.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and create accurate, engaging e-commerce product descriptions, including crafting descriptions from scratch when necessary, in both English and Arabic.
• Familiar with Shopify e-commerce platform, with knowledge of basic product creation and management practices to support online merchandising team when necessary.
• Support in the distribution of social media content and scheduling to the relevant stakeholders
• Budget management / tracking
• Permit application / tracking

Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven experience as a Marketing Assistant (2 years min)
• Basic understanding of Copywriting concepts and practices
• Able to work to deadlines and multi-task
• Well organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Knowledge and passion for Sport
• Strong communication and people skilll
• Team player
• Proficient in MS Office & Google Doc applications; in particular Excel & PowerPoint or equivalent
• Digital experience desirable
• University degree in Marketing or relevant field
• Proficiency in Arabic desirable