
Marketing Manager - Trade & Events
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contribute to developing the annual Trade Marketing & Events calendar aligned with brand strategy, Regional/Local priorities and commercial objectives.
- Plan, develop, implement and orchestrate marketing initiatives by acting as the main point of contact & project leader with all internal stakeholders, Central Marketing Team, external through regular brief and reports.
- Monitor key events of competitor brands (in & out-of-store) to identify emerging trends and areas of differentiation.
- Plan, manage, and execute luxury events including product launches, high jewelry events, boutique openings, boutique activations, exhibitions & fairs, pop ups and VIP client events.
- Own the full event lifecycle: concept development, budget management, logistics, vendors & agencies sourcing, production supervision, guest experience, and post-event reporting.
- Ensure all events reflect the brand's luxury positioning and identity, and deliver seamless, elevated experiences.
- Orchestrate and coordinate 360° initiatives, acting as the main point of contact for all internal stakeholders & departments, agencies, vendors and Central Marketing Team.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders/team members, Central Marketing Team, agencies, and luxury service providers.
- Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the Retail team, with monthly meetings/catch up and feedback sessions.
- Define and implement clear KPIs to measure the effectiveness of trade marketing activities and events, aligning with commercial and CRM objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Retail, Sales, CRM, Finance) to ensure KPI frameworks are actionable, realistic, and aligned across departments.
- Drive a culture of performance accountability by sharing insights and learnings through post-activation and post-event reviews.
- Develop, implement and monitor local support budget, in line with central guidelines.
- Manage trade marketing and events budgets, ensuring effective allocation, cost control, and reporting.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on activity performance and impact.
- Excellent Project management and Planning skills - showcasing a range of innovative yet efficient techniques
- Budgeting and reporting skills
- IT Applications (Office, Internet Search Engines, specific tools)
- Client focused - both internal and external
- Flexibility within ways of working
- A high understanding of business acumen
- Analytical skills - including but not limited to, competitor analysis, project 360 review [pre, during, post deliver]
- Ideator and creative thinker
- Exceptional communication skills