Marketing Operations Executive

Position:

Marketing Operations Executive

Location:

Al Ain Food and Beverages Dubai

What Will Your Day Look Like? 

The Marketing Operations Executive is a key team member responsible for the day-to-day activities that enable the delivery, transparency, and monitoring of marketing activities and budgets across both the Food and Water categories. The role ensures that marketing expenditure is well-governed, that purchasing and payment processes run smoothly and on time, and that the wider marketing team is supported with accurate tracking and timely coordination.

With advancement in automation, AI applications and systems, the person is also expected to grow within the role through various projects within the marketing function, providing active support to the organization’s ongoing AI transformation initiatives. This is a role for a dependable, proactive self-starter who can balance a high volume of recurring work while continuously improving how things are done.

How Will You Make an Impact? 

Procurement & Process Management

• Manage the end-to-end process of Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and Service Receipt Notes (SRNs) – raising PRs, tracking POs and SRNs through to completion, and escalating issues when necessary. Ensuring adherence and compliance to processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of POs through coordination with Procurement function before each marketing activity begins, so that no activity is delayed by functional bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely payments and accurate, on-time processing of SRNs.

Marketing Budget Management

• Maintain efficient and accurate tracking of Marketing expense budgets, ensuring full transparency of marketing budgets for all brands.
• Drive budget-related meetings independently – setting the agenda, recording minutes, and following up on agreed actions to closure.
• Monthly reconciliation, closing and reporting to marketing and finance teams.

Marketing Activity Support

• Track events/sponsorships and Free-of-Cost (FOC) issuance and budgets, maintaining accurate records and visibility for the team. Including end-end coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Manage Co-Packing PRs and sticker printing across the relevant brand lines.
• Coordinate for permits for vehicle/fleet branding to support timely execution.
• Create item codes in SAP when required – for promotion items items – coordinating with cross-functional teams including Supply, Demand, Procurement, and Finance.

AI Transformation & Cross-Functional Projects

• Support key AI transformation projects across the organisation, including: drafting and documenting requirements; capturing customer and business pain points; testing applications under development; and providing structured feedback to development teams.
• Take on new tasks and projects in complementary functions as they arise during the year, building skills, visibility, and broader business understanding.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements by automating recurring activities such as DME tracking and the PR/PO process, leveraging Excel, system enhancements, and collaboration with Development/D&T teams to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

What Would Make You Successful? 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in marketing operations, procurement coordination, budget tracking, or similar support role (entry-level candidates with strong aptitude may be considered).
• Experience working with PR/PO/SRN processes and ERP systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent) is an advantage.
• College graduate degree in a related field would be a plus.
• Exposure to FMCG, beverages, or food categories preferred but not essential.

Functional Knowledge:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of recurring tasks and competing deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; comfortable building and improving tracking tools and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency in budget management.
• Effective communication and coordination skills for working with vendors and cross-functional teams (Supply, Demand, Procurement, Finance).
• Comfortable with technology and an interest in AI tools – able to test applications, document requirements, and give clear, constructive feedback.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Grow with Agthia – For the Better  

Agthia Group is one of the region’s leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of region’s largest holding companies.​

Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we've grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we’ve pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide. 

Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we’re committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence “For the Better.” 

Join us and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let's grow 'For the Better.'