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Retail Marketing Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across uae with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
1
Typical experience
—
In brief

A Retail Marketing Manager in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. This role is in demand.

Salary snapshot

What a Retail Marketing Manager earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Retail Marketing Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
13,000
Median
20,000
75th percentile
29,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
  • 02Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
  • 03Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
  • 04Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
  • 05Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
  • 06Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
  • 07Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
  • 08Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
  • 09Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies.
  • 10Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services.
  • 11Initiate market research studies, or analyze their findings.
  • 12Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.
Education requirements
  • — Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Required skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoring

Preferred skills

Social PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationInstructingService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationTime Management

Tools & technologies

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Hiring companies we see

  • Adecco
  • Peergrowth

Hired across

  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Retail Marketing Manager do in the GCC?

    A Retail Marketing Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Retail Marketing Manager?

    Typically a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is required, with relevant experience of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Retail Marketing Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Retail Marketing Manager role?

    Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Retail Marketing Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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