Field Marketing Manager - MNC - Energy Drink

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading American Beverage Manufacturing company is seeking a Field Marketing Manager based in Dubai to drive brand presence among youth. The role involves cultural engagement, marketing strategy execution, and influencer management to ensure the brand stays relevant. Candidates should have a strong marketing background, excellent agency handling skills, and connections within the local market.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of marketing experience in beverage, lifestyle, or youth-driven industries.
• Strong connections within UAE’s creative, cultural, and event scenes.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the UAE marketing plan aligned with global brand identity.
• Engage with sports, music, and street culture communities.
• Monitor cultural trends and competitor activities in the UAE.

Skills

Project Management

Influencer Programs

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Job description

Field Marketing Manager - MNC - Energy Drink

Our client, a Global American Beverage Manufacturing company is looking to hire a Field Marketing Manager –based in Dubai.

Department: Marketing
Reports To: Group Chief Marketing Officer
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Schedule: Full‑Time
Scope: UAE on site

Job Purpose
The Field Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in driving brand relevance among youth audiences in the UAE. This role leads local marketing efforts that are culturally attuned, community-driven, and exceptionally sharp. From digital to grassroots, you'll ensure the brand remains visible, vibrant, and deeply connected to key cultural touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities
1. Marketing Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute the UAE marketing plan aligned with global brand identity.
Lead campaigns across ATL, BTL, digital, social, influencer, and experiential platforms.
Maintain a dynamic content and activation calendar to fuel brand momentum.

2. Cultural Integration & Community Engagement
Champion the brand within sports, music, gaming, drift, and street culture communities.
Identify and engage with underground scenes and emerging subcultures.
Build long-term relationships with local organizers, creatives, and micro-influencers.

3. Influencer & Opinion‑Leader Activation
Curate and manage a network of athletes, artists, creators, and tastemakers.
Oversee campaign development—from briefing and content planning to execution and analytics.
Ensure authenticity and engagement while staying true to brand values.

4. Partnerships, Sampling & Grassroots Activations
Initiate partnerships with local platforms, venues, and event organizers.
Plan and execute targeted sampling and real-world brand experiences.
Create disruptive engagement formats that drive organic buzz and visibility.

5. Agency & Budget Management
Lead relationships with creative, digital, sampling, and PR agencies.
Manage the UAE marketing budget, tracking spends, ROI, and key performance indicators.
Consolidate campaign reporting and share learnings across the wider team.

6. Sales & Retail Marketing Integration
Field Marketing Manager – Global Energy Drink - MNC
Collaborate with Sales to execute joint in-store activations and field marketing programs.
Ensure the brand experience is well-represented across retail environments.
Align initiatives with business goals to deliver measurable impact.

7. Market Intelligence & Trend Monitoring
Monitor cultural trends, digital behavior, and competitor activity in the UAE.
Deliver insights to support strategic planning and market positioning.
Act as the cultural barometer, keeping the brand in sync with its audience

Candidate Profile
Requirement

• Experience in 4–6 years of marketing experience in beverage, lifestyle, entertainment, or youth-driven industries.
• Expertise in influencer programs, grassroots engagement, and integrated campaign delivery.
• Strong connections within UAE’s creative, cultural, and event scenes.
• Confident in project management, agency handling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Fluent in English (required); Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Frequent travel across the UAE; occasional international trips based on business needs.

Do you have experience in Energy Drink Marketing? YES NO Do you have hands-on experience in field marketing within the UAE? YES NO