Marketing Specialist, DBS IMEA

Purpose of the Job

An exciting opportunity to drive the marketing agenda for Grundfos Domestic
segment across the Saudi Arabia & Egypt markets. Growing aggressively, we are
on the lookout for an experienced marketer to take charge of consumer (B2C)
and channel (B2B) marketing. With a strong focus on establishing ourselves as
the premium domestic water solutions provider in the market, the role is best
suited for creative self-starters not afraid to experiment and take risks.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
* Generate brand awareness and establish top-of-mind position
* Maximize digital footprint of Grundfos on all touchpoints; social, search, owned, e-shops, and tertiary (partners etc)
* Develop unique impactful marketing campaigns and product launches that covers both push & pull marketing
* Develop and nurture relationship with channel partners and their sales & marketing stakeholders
* Collaborate with sales & partners to develop account specific plans that include, but are not limited to POS (Point of Sales) roll-out, promotions, merchandising, events, demos
* Drive Grundfos to secure prime position and branding at distributor/dealer & retail outlets
* Responsible for localizing global activities to match the individual markets. This includes both fine tuning of messaging, translation and proofreading
* Demonstrate ROI (Return of Investment) on campaigns using all means/tools available
* Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of events, campaign and marketing stock items
* Execute on local engagement activities such as wholesaler/ distributor event or alike
* Maintain timely record and control of marketing activity expenses in line with the agreed budget-framework
* Driving the cost-efficiency agenda including meeting ITV targets

Key Success Factors
* DBS Sales ( Domestic Building Service)
* Leads
* Customer Satisfaction
* Brand Awareness

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations
The position is a part of the local DBS PU(Performance Unit) marketing team,
but will also be included in the global DBS marketing network.

EXTERNAL
* Partners - the primary marketing touch point for partners, responding to enquiries in a timely manner representing Grundfos with professionalism at all times

INTERNAL
* Regional Marketing - evaluating and learning from the activities deployed in other areas and share feedback for local adaptation and best practices
* Sales - develop and maintain a 'one-team' approach for successful delivery of campaigns and agreed activities
* Management - marketing support as required
* Marketing & Solutions - devising, implementing and evaluating campaigns and activities

Required Minimum Qualifications
* ‎5 + years of practical, demonstrable experience developing marketing campaigns in a multinational organisation
* High knowledge and understanding of how marketing and digital drives business in a B-‎2-B and B-‎2-C context
* Strong experience in driving paid media initiatives covering social media, search & display
* Experience in working with channel/trade partners
* Experience working cross-functionally across multiple levels, including senior management
* Cross - cultural understanding and experience
* Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English
* Masters' degree in business or similar

Competencies
* Business & commercial mindset
* Customer understanding and knowledge
* Pro-active and solution oriented
* Accountability
* Networking and relationship building
* Collaboration

About Grundfos
Grundfos is one of the world 's leading water technology companies with more
than ‎19.000 employees in ‎60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit
us to pioneering solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and
improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others
cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business
opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short
term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful
team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.
An inclusive team
If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to
contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional
people from all corners - however you identify and whatever your background
is.