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Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

The Product Content Translator & Editor (Arabic speaker) plays a key role in inspiring GMG Sports’ consumers and helping them to make informed purchasing decisions. The role is pivotal in offering GMG Sports’ Arabic speaking customers consistent and qualitative product titles & descriptions across all of GMG Sports’ digital platforms (ecommerce, emails, marketplace), ensuring alignment with our brand’s tone of voice as well as SEO optimization. You will be required to inspire, inform and delight GMG Sports’ customers by translating key marketing messages (emails, push notifications, marketing banners, paid ads, etc).

Job Description:

1. Translate and adapt product titles & product descriptions (Footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, etc.)
2. Ensure titles and descriptions are SEO friendly, compelling, and engaging
3. Utilize Akeneo to upload and manage product descriptions efficiently
4. Conduct thorough proofreading and auditing of overall product content to maintain high standards
5. Ensure consistency and quality in PDP & PLP content across all brands
6. Update the product tracker for timely updates and content management
7. Create engaging Arabic marketing content such as email newsletters, push notifications, paid ads, marketing banner content, blogs, and support with ad-hoc translations.

Execution:

1. Day to day Arabic translation of product titles and descriptions
2. Daily marketing content creation
3. Reporting on translation vs plan

Experience:

1. 2+ years of experience in Product Translation, and marketing translation preferably in an E-Commerce setting.
2. Passion & understanding of sports is mandatory
3. Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, or related field; master's preferred
4. Good knowledge of digital marketing and e-commerce platforms
5. Strong analytical skills to assess content performance and market trends
6. Exceptional communication abilities for clear, impactful stakeholder interaction
7. Retail or e-commerce industry experience beneficial

Job-Specific Skills:

1. Expert in content translation from English to Arabic
2. Advanced skills in writing and editing product descriptions
3. Good knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets (Vlookups, PIVOT) for data management and reports
4. Knowledge of CMS like Akeneo, and familiarity with HTML, CSS is a plus
5. Experience in writing SEO friendly content