Group Director of Marketing Entertainment

CØMPΛNIUMHospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality is seeking a Director of Marketing to lead strategic efforts in the leisure and entertainment sector. This role involves overseeing integrated marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility, and driving commercial success while managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marketing, particularly within hospitality and lifestyle entertainment, coupled with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in integrated marketing including brand, digital, media, and events.
• Strong background in leisure, hospitality, theme parks, retail, or lifestyle entertainment.
• Proven leadership at corporate or group level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic execution of marketing and communications across leisure destinations.
• Design and execute an integrated marketing strategy.
• Manage and optimize 360° campaigns across various channels.

Skills

Integrated marketing

Digital marketing

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Job description

Director of Marketing Leisure & Entertainment Group

Based in the UAE

COMPANIUM Hospitality is supporting a leading group in the leisure and entertainment sector in the GCC in the recruitment of their next Director of Marketing, to be based at corporate level.

This newly opened position is part of a broader strategic vision to elevate brand performance, drive commercial results, and reinforce the groups position as a major player in the region's entertainment and lifestyle ecosystem.

The Role

As Director of Marketing, you will lead the strategic execution of marketing and communications across the groups portfolio of leisure destinations and entertainment venues.

Your mission will be to deliver strong brand visibility, guest engagement, and revenue growth through integrated campaigns (B2C and B2B), digital platforms, and media activations. This role reports directly to the SVP of Marketing and manages a team of asset-level marketing managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute an integrated marketing strategy aligned with business goals

• Oversee all brand touchpoints and ensure consistency across physical and digital channels

• Manage and optimize 360° campaigns: digital, media buying, influencer marketing, traditional media

• Supervise content creation, asset production, and campaign performance tracking

• Drive digital marketing excellence (SEO/SEM, analytics, social, CRM)

• Work closely with commercial, operations, and guest experience teams to maximize impact

• Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability

Ideal Candidate

• 15+ years of experience in integrated marketing, including brand, digital, media, and events

• Strong background in leisure, hospitality, theme parks, retail, or lifestyle entertainment

• Proven leadership at corporate or group level, managing teams and agencies

• Business-oriented, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills

• Experience in the GCC or international exposure in similar fast-paced environments is a plus

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus but not required