Marketing Manager | Dubai, UAE

Our client, a global FMCG multinational company, currently seeks a Marketing manager to join their expanding regional team. The location of this role is outside of the UAE, but will be within the GCC. You will report to the Regional Manager, Gulf Countries.

You will build and lead the country team to deliver and exceed agreed business objectives. You will provide the marketing and brand expertise to support the business strategy. You will drive and develop the annual strategic business plan for the country, which includes the organization structure and the company’s marketing mix. You will establish a strong relationship with the Sales & Distribution Partner and ensure that monthly and annual distribution and sales targets are met.

You will work closely with the Regional Office in Dubai to remain constantly aware of progress against the marketing plans, propose and implement appropriate action in response to changes, which impact the achievement of marketing plans to ensure brand consistency and increase consumer awareness and demand. You will monitor thoroughly the financials (marketing budgets, turnover, liquidity, stocks and investment) on a monthly basis and deliver the monthly and annual committed P&L in the business plan.

You will be a fluent Arabic speaker with extensive GCC experience in marketing management. You will possess strong analytical ability and commercial acumen. You will have effective negotiation and interpersonal skills. Successful experience in similar position of leadership and accountability with the ability to motivate and coach teams will be preferred. You will be a creative entrepreneur with the ability to focus on long term results. You will support your team in their development and demonstrate the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

You will be someone who has around 8-10 years experience, passionate and charismatic marketing individual. You will likely work in a creative/advertising agency and be at least at an account director level with at least 2 direct reports. You will be someone who is genuinely interested in lifestyle events, sports marketing and brand activation at a BTL level.

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