AF18434 - Executive – Sponsorships | AFGRE | Dubai
Department:Dubai Festival City
Country:United Arab Emirates
Location:Dubai | UAE
Closing Date:16-Jun-2015
Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al-Futtaim employs in excess of 44,000 people, operates through more than 200 companies and represents more than 225 international brands across industries as diverse as retail and wholesale trading, distribution, real estate development, leisure and hospitality, insurance and financial services. The group has significantly expanded its business operations in recent years through a strategic acquisition plan and has entered a number of new territories, increasing its footprint beyond the GCC and Greater Middle East to encompass Africa, South East and North Asia, Australasia, East Africa and Europe.
Entrepreneurship and rigorous customer focus has enabled Al-Futtaim to grow its business by responding to the changing needs of the customers and societies in which it operates. Al-Futtaim is committed to offering customers an unrivalled choice of the world’s best brands with exceptional standards of customer service and after sales support.
Structured into four operational divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate and retail, Al-Futtaim maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. This benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.
The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
Real Estate
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is responsible for the development and operations of Al-Futtaim’s real estate businesses across the Middle East and North Africa which includes:
Dubai Festival City,a 520 hectare waterfront mixed use community, opened in 2005.
Cairo Festival City,a 290 hectare mixed use development, opened in DeceMDer 2013. .
Doha Festival City,comprising 433,847 sq m (land) + 250,000 sq m (GLA), IKEA opened in March 2013.
Under Development:
· Al Diriyah Festival City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 260,000 sq m
· Muscat Festival City, Oman: 100,000 sq m
· Casablanca Festival City, Morocco: 120,000 sq m
DFC City Management
Dubai Festival City is a 1300 acre, premier waterfront urban community that has been designed to capture the ground breaking 21st Century spirit of Dubai. It offers a rich and vibrant living experience that interconnects the finest, easily accessible:
· Shopping - Festival Centre
· Dining - largest F&B offering in Dubai
· Entertainment &Leisure
· Residential Community - Villas, apartments &duplexes
· Schools - Two international schools
· Hospitality - InterContinental and Crowne Plaza Hotels
· Commercial Offices
· Automotive
· Infrastructure
· 24/7 City Management
An established creekside mixed use destination, developed by Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), Dubai Festival City offers an unrivalled community lifestyle with modern luxury, comfort and convenience. Dubai Festival City is formed by three distinctive districts; Marsa Al Khor, Festival Centre and Al Badia which are connected by an impressive 30 kilometre internal road network and a wide creekside promenade.
Distinctive residential communities will provide homes to over 50,000 residents living in 20,000 apartments, townhouses and villas. All residential areas are available for sale and lease for individuals and wealth funds. For more information, click here. In addition, 50,000 office personnel will work daily at Dubai Festival City. For more information on office leasing available at Dubai Festival City, click here
With easy access via the 13 lane Business Bay Crossing, Airport Tunnel and the 12 lane Garhoud Bridge, and situated only two kilometres from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Festival City’s unique waterfront setting will deliver vibrancy and a sense of place to Dubai’s landscape.
About the Position:
As part of AFGRE team, you will be working within the Mall Management team. The main purpose is to generate and maximise income though the sponsorship of events, activities, concepts and zones in the mall, contributing to the overall business and the speciality leasing revenue.
The role will entail to maximise incremental income for DFC Mall though Sponsorship of mall events, promotional activities and though achievement of department target though implementation of a competitive and innovative sponsorship initiatives directed at marketing, promoting to external organisations/associations/agencies and speciality leasing operators.
The role would be working within the Mall Management and Dubai Festival City Mall.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is comfortable with working within the mall and able to meet financial objectives though sponsorship initiatives. The ideal background for this person would be someone who comes from a sales background but also has the financial acumen for the job.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph
2. Passport-size photograph
Al-Futtaim offers highly engaging and supportive work environments in a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality performance
