Product Development Manager
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi provides many unique career opportunities and has a broad range of positions available.
By joining the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi team, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in opening the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi provides you with the opportunity to apply your expertise and expand your career in a unique environment, which combines the highest levels of service, operations and entertainment.
At Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, you will enjoy working with industry experts in every aspect of the operation coupled with a diverse group of professionals from over 20 countries. In addition, training programs will be provided to aid you in developing your professional skills as well as promote career growth.
We invite you to explore our career opportunities in this one-of-a-kind development and join our enthusiastic team.
Skills
In the role of Product Development Manager you will report to the Director of Merchandise. You will independently identify and research potential new products and categories, formulate recommendations to management for further development and, with approval, complete new product development through item set-up confirmation. The position is office-based but requires travel, some overseas, for trade shows, sourcing and vendor meetings.
To be considered for this position you should possess a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related course of study. In addition, you should have direct experience in Merchandise Product Development and have a passion for creating innovative souvenir products. Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques for soft line and hard line souvenir goods will be essential. You should be willing to make decisions independently and back them up with sound rationale. To succeed in this role you should be highly motivated, have an eye for detail, be a team player who communicates effectively across departmental borders, have fun at work and ideally be a Ferrari enthusiast.
Company Profile
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. The Park pays tribute to the passion, excellence, performance, technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years and represents today. Its iconic sleek red roof is directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, spanning 200, 000 m2 and carrying the largest Ferrari logo ever created.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will host a number of attractions, including rides for children of all ages, providing the complete Ferrari experience: over 20 state-of-the-art attractions, each designed to bring to life a different part of the Ferrari story, including the world’s fastest rollercoaster, traveling at speeds exceeding 200 km/h and emulating the thrilling sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car, or the G-force experience taking passengers on an adrenaline-pumping ride up over 62 m, through the roof and back down again. There will also be a wide variety of Italian delicacies and of course unique shopping experiences.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is located on Yas Island, 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi city and 50 minutes from Dubai Marina.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a world-class development by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, management and investment company and will be managed by Farah Leisure Parks Management LLC, a joint venture between Aldar Properties PJSC and ProFun Management Group Inc., an international leisure facilities management and operating company.
For more information please refer to www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com.
