Marketing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Propose and execute marketing activations, campaign concepts, events, and brand initiatives aligned with brand objectives
• Lead end-to-end execution of in-branch activations, events, and entertainment programming
• Manage on-ground operations, logistics, setup, and teardown to ensure seamless delivery
• Coordinate with social media, content, and operations teams to align timelines and content capture
• Liaise with procurement, vendors, and suppliers to secure activation materials and operational needs
• Manage permits, approvals, documentation, and compliance requirements for all events
• Maintain project timelines, task tracking, budget monitoring, and post-event recaps
• Identify, source, and manage vendors, performers, agencies, and creative collaborators

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Two years of experience in marketing execution, activations, events, or a similar role
• Proven ability to coordinate campaigns across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experience managing vendors, permits, and logistics for events or activations
• Proficiency in Excel, Monday, Notion, or similar project management tools
• Working knowledge of content production and social media workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within F&B, hospitality, retail, or lifestyle brands
• Experience working with community-driven initiatives

About the Company

Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality group behind the region’s most beloved brands, including SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. We are driven by a passion for creating unique home-grown food concepts and are committed to innovative experiences, community connection, and high standards of service.