Corporate Communications Coordinator - Emirati Graduate Program
Job Location: Dubai
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
Ferrero is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for recent graduates in the UAE to kickstart their careers in Corporate Communication. Based in the vibrant city of Dubai, this role is a part of Ferrero's commitment to support and nurture young talent through a structured two-year rotational program.
As a part of the Corporate Communication and Marketing Team, you will embark on a dynamic journey through two different departments. This two-year rotational program includes one year as a Corporate Communication Coordinator, and the second year in Marketing as Assistant Brand Manager.
Main Responsibilities:
The first year as Corporate Communication Coordinator, you will focus on supporting the function in executing communication plans and Public Relations (PR) strategies (such as influencer collaboration, PR events, editorial partnerships, media relations etc.) for the GCC region. The role will also entail supporting the team on all editorial communications drafts such as press releases, opinion pieces, feature stories, LinkedIn content, and questions & answers. In addition, you will be responsible for supporting Ferrero’s reputation management for the region by providing analysis on media monitoring reports. The role is dynamic and multifaceted, which keeps each day engaging and brings a lot of variety to the work.
On the second year, as Assistant Brand Manager (ABM), within the Marketing team, you will assist the Brand Manager in daily brand management tasks. Responsibilities include creating track files and presentations for the Marketing Manager, conducting business analysis, and recommending improvements based on brand performance data. The ABM will also track marketing expenditure, oversee minor executions like sampling plans and smaller market activities, and liaise with other departments (Trade Marketing, Sales, Consumer Shopper Understanding, and Supply Chain) as needed. Additionally, the ABM will coordinate with agencies on brand campaigns and support content development with external production agencies.
Who we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you need a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing or Business. You should also have excellent communication skills (in both English & Arabic), such as public speaking, and strong writing and editing skills. Having organizational abilities and being adaptable are essential as well.
If you possess interpersonal & communication skills, strong analytical skills, and have a creative mindset to help us reach our objectives, join our team and help us succeed!
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.