Danone MENA is looking for a talented Marketing Activations Coordinator (Maternity Cover, 7 months - External Hire) for its Specialized Nutrition Business Aptamil in the Middle East and North Africa region to be based in the UAE.

This role is designed to:

1. Scouting for Event Locations:
• Identify and evaluate potential venues for events.
• Conduct site visits and assess suitability based on event requirements.

2. Vendor Creation:
• Manage the process of creating new vendors.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is completed and approved.

3. Agencies Bidding:
• Manage the bidding process for selecting agencies.
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate prices to ensure best value.

4. Purchase Order (PO) Creation:
• Prepare and process purchase orders for event-related services and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

5. Flight Reservations:
• Coordinate travel arrangements for event participants.
• Book flights and manage travel itineraries with relevant agencies.

6. Visa Securing:
• Assist with visa applications and ensure timely processing.
• Liaise with relevant agencies to resolve any issues.

7. Final Invoices Submission:
• Collect and review final invoices from vendors and service providers.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness before submission for payment.

8. Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive records of all event-related activities.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on event outcomes and expenditures.

To be successful in the role, you should ideally have:

Education

• Bachelor degree in business administration or equivalent 

Experience / Knowledge Required

• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role

• Proficient in Arabic and English

• Based in Dubai

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Propuyer, SAS and Internal systems.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

HOPE (Danone behaviours)

• Humanism

• Openness

• Proximity

• Enthusiasm

About Us

Danone is a world-leading food company operating in three business divisions Fresh Dairy Products, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters.

Danone’s mission is Bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have in impacting the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

We offer

Working in Danone MENA is one of the best places to build a strong career through everyday learning, empowerment, and team collaboration in an open culture & environment. Our culture fosters autonomy and empowerment, where your everyday can be a fresh adventure - full of new possibilities and opportunities for your development.

Danone MENA doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where all hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, national origin, age, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

So, if you are the Marketing Activations Coordinator (Maternity Cover, 7 months - External Hire) we are looking for, Click on “Apply” now!