Marketing Specialist - Aldar Retail Management

Job Description

We're looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our Aldar Retail Management team, supporting the Marketing Manager in delivering impactful campaigns, events, and communications across our mall assets.

In this role, you will be responsible for creative execution, reporting, and day-to-day coordination of marketing activities, ensuring smooth administration, budget tracking, and effective collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.

This role is based in Abu Dhabi, with supporting locations in Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah, providing a dynamic and varied work environment.

If you're passionate about retail marketing, event management, and driving customer engagement in premium shopping destinations, this is your opportunity to grow with a leading retail management company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing marketing campaigns, events, and activations.
• Support creative development and ensure timely delivery of campaign materials across digital, print, and on-ground channels.
• Liaise with agencies, suppliers, and internal teams to align with brand standards and deadlines.
• Provide on-ground support during events, activations, and CSR initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, ensuring effective collaboration and participation in campaigns.
• Coordinate retailer communications, including updates, offers, and marketing opportunities.
• Support stakeholder engagement with agencies, partners, and community organizations.

• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly marketing reports, including campaign performance and post-event analyses.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and summaries to support management reviews and campaign evaluations.

• Support budget monitoring by updating phasing sheets, reconciling expenses, and highlighting variances.
• Assist with purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and invoice tracking, ensuring timely processing with Finance.
• Maintain organized records, shared drives, and retailer databases.
• Provide light administrative support, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and internal documentation.

• Timely and accurate delivery of marketing campaigns, events, and activations.
• Professional and consistent communication with internal stakeholders, retailers, and external partners.
• Accurate and visually engaging reporting and presentations.
• Well-maintained databases, records, and campaign documentation.
• Effective coordination of meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Proactive support in budget tracking, reconciliations, and financial administration.
• Strong on-ground presence and support during events and activations.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying efficiencies and opportunities for added value.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing or administration roles.
• Experience in a retail, real estate, or events-related industry is an advantage.

• Budget & Financial Management
• Reporting & Data Management
• Administrative & Organizational Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Time Management & Problem-Solving
• Excellent Communication & Collaboration

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.