Head of Marketing | ND & Associates Dubai, UAE

Due to expansion and promotion within the group my client is looking for a strategic marketer to join the team and take responsibility for the Head of Marketing (GCC) position. The position is responsible for all of the marketing functions within the group and providing direction for the brands across the Gulf market. The position will definitely suit an up-and-coming strategic marketer with a knowledge of brand management within the beverage/hospitality sector.

Currently the brands are leading the global market in their positioning, brand recall/recognition, brand equity and volumes traded. With a key focus on keeping the brand message in line with the global brand parameters the successful applicant will be able to provide innovative ways to deliver the message to the Gulf market .

The position is a Head of Marketing (GCC) and as such has extensive travel requirements across the Gulf and through to the UK, Europe and the US. As part of the global marketing executive the ability to attend a variety of brand meetings, strategy meetings and general management meetings to ensure the on going leadership of the brands in the highly competitive global market.

The role is based in Dubai, has a small team reporting into it and has been very successful for the group over the last 3-5 years. The business in the Gulf can be considered a “Luxury” brand and one that is a top of mind in it’s respective categories.

Who will this position suit?

- an individual already based in the UAE market with a knowledge of the local market and contacts within the local commercial market.
- a strategic marketer, able to innovate ways to market and a knowledge of non-standard methods of generating marketing mileage and collaterol
- ability to manage multiple brands and deliver them across multiple channels of distribution (retail) across multiple geographies (GCC only)
- experienced marketer with FMCG/Hospitality/Beverage brand experience and a bonus if Luxury capable
- Dubai based professional with flexibility to regularly travel across the GCC and to multiple meetings in UK, Europe etc
- Able to start immediately (a real bonus)
- Prefer a male candidate
- Age: 28-35
- Degree qualified

Package: Salary (plus bonus), Housing & Car $30, 000-$35, 000AED per month.

What this role is NOT:
- it is NOT an Events or Promotions role
- it is NOT a PR role
- it is NOT a Merchandising role
- it is NOT a SALES role
- it is NOT an FMCG mass-market role

Skills
- Strategic Marketing
- Knowledge of Brand Management
- Management of KAM’s & Brand Managers
- Sector Marketing
- Analysis of Market Research/Demographics, Buying metrics
- Brand Positioning, Merchandising, Distribution Channels, Advertising Collaterol
- Data Analysis
- Marketing Management

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