Chief Marketing Officer

808Labs; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

808Labs in Dubai is seeking a Chief Marketing Officer to define and own the marketing vision for AI, commerce, and digital infrastructure products. This on-site role requires leading market planning, research, and go-to-market strategies while aligning brand messaging with business goals.

You will build and mentor a high-performing marketing team, manage external agencies and partners, and establish clear performance metrics and reporting to drive sustainable growth across regional and global

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in market planning and marketing management.
• Strong market research and analytics to translate insights into plans.
• Experience in public relations and brand communication.
• Background in sales-led marketing with pipeline and retention focus.
• Senior leadership in tech, SaaS, or product-led companies; AI/digital infra a plus.
• Ability to lead diverse teams across geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Comfort working on-site in Dubai with collaboration with Riyadh and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall marketing vision and strategy for 808Labs.
• Lead market planning, oversee market research, and guide go-to-market efforts for new and existing products.
• Manage marketing operations, collaborate with product, sales, and leadership teams, and ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Build and mentor a high-performing marketing team; manage external agencies and partners.
• Set clear performance metrics and reporting frameworks to drive sustainable growth.

Skills

Market planning

Marketing management

Market research

Public relations

Brand communication

Sales-focused marketing

Leadership

AI/digital infrastructure

Team leadership

English communication

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing/Business/Communications

Job description

Company Description

808Labs is a Riyadh- and Dubai-based product studio focused on building and launching in-house software products across AI, commerce, and digital infrastructure. The company’s “Originals” lineup brings new products to market, with 808 Ventures planned to scale select products in partnership with external builders. As a young and fast-growing organization founded in 2026, 808Labs offers opportunities to shape its brand, go-to-market strategies, and product portfolio from the ground up. Team members collaborate across disciplines to define, launch, and grow innovative digital solutions in regional and global markets.

Role Description

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The CMO will define and own the overall marketing vision and strategy for 808Labs, aligning brand positioning, product marketing, and growth initiatives with business objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading market planning, overseeing market research, and guiding go-to-market strategies for new and existing AI, commerce, and digital infrastructure products. The CMO will manage marketing operations, collaborate closely with product, sales, and leadership teams, and ensure consistent messaging across all channels. This role also involves building and mentoring a high-performing marketing team, managing external agencies and partners, and setting clear performance metrics and reporting frameworks to drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in market planning and marketing management, with a track record of building and executing integrated marketing strategies.
• Strong market research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Experience in public relations and brand communication, including media engagement and reputation management.
• Background in sales and revenue-focused marketing, with experience aligning marketing initiatives to pipeline, conversion, and retention goals.
• Proven leadership experience in senior marketing roles within technology, SaaS, or product-led organizations; experience in AI or digital infrastructure is an advantage.
• Ability to build, lead, and develop diverse teams, fostering collaboration and accountability across functions and geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Comfort working on-site in Dubai and collaborating with teams in Riyadh and other locations.