Head of Brands and Communications

NEXT Ventures; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Performance incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NEXT Ventures in Dubai is seeking a Head of Brand & Communications to own and enhance the brand identity of FundedNext. You will lead brand strategy and execution across various marketing channels, driving revenue and growth.

The ideal candidate should have 8-12 years of experience in brand management and a strong background in sales and marketing. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package within a dynamic environment emphasizing performance and growth.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in brand, marketing, or communications leadership.
• 70% background in sales/marketing with proven brand/growth leadership.
• Ability to translate product features into compelling brand narratives.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the company’s brand identity, position, and message.
• Lead 360° marketing channels including events, social media, video production.
• Drive brand-led acquisition and retention efforts.

Skills

Brand leadership

Marketing strategy

Sales experience

Social media management

Video production

Job description

Who We Are

NEXT Ventures is where ambition takes shape and momentum becomes movement. As a global platform revolutionising access to performance-based capital, we empower the world’s most driven individuals to rise. Through our flagship brand, FundedNext, we empower dreamers to become doers, and potential to turn into performance. With 500+ driven minds across five countries, we power a global rhythm—220,000+ daily users from 170+ nations, each chasing greatness in their own way.

Your Role in Our Mission

As Head of Brand & Communications, you will be the strategic owner of FundedNext’s brand identity, positioning, and message across all internal and external touchpoints. You will build brand equity over one‑, two‑, and three‑year horizons while contributing directly to revenue generation through 360° marketing channel execution, monthly event and roadshow planning, and ensuring brand message virality across owned, earned, and paid channels.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Brand Strategy & Positioning

• Define and own the company’s brand identity, position, and message.
• Build phased brand strategies covering 1‑year, 2‑year, and 3‑year horizons.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications.

Marketing Channel Ownership

• Lead 360° marketing channels including events, social media, video production, media, roadshows, and IB partnerships.
• Own platform‑level strategy across X, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Discord.
• Direct video production and media output aligned to brand message.

Revenue & Growth Contribution

• Drive brand‑led acquisition and retention efforts.
• Ensure brand content achieves virality and measurable reach.
• Translate brand message into market awareness and pipeline impact.

Planning & Execution

• Lead monthly planning of roadshows, events, and brand activations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional execution with sales, product, and partnership teams.
• Manage calendar, budget, and resource allocation across channels.

What You Bring

• 8–12 years of experience in brand, marketing, or communications leadership.
• 70% background in sales/marketing with proven brand/growth leadership.
• 30% product management exposure, able to engage substantively on product roadmap and USP.
• Strong grasp of external stakeholders, customer segments, and competitor positioning.
• Hands‑on fluency across events, social media platforms (X, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Discord), video production, media relations, and IB partnerships.
• Ability to translate product features into compelling brand narratives.
• Comfortable operating across strategic planning and hands‑on execution.

Your X‑Factor

• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.
• Ability to embed brand strategy into measurable growth outcomes.
• Trusted partner to leadership, sales, and product teams.
• Positions FundedNext as a differentiated brand in competitive financial markets.

Your Journey after Applying

• 30‑minute HR interview with Talent Acquisition.
• 45‑minute Brand & Marketing Strategy Session (with department manager).
• 60‑minute Final Interview (with Head of Department & Talent Acquisition Lead).

Why Join NEXT

We offer a competitive salary aligned with industry standards, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance incentives, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

At NEXT Group, we foster a performance‑driven culture that emphasizes agility, excellence and growth within a professional, balanced work environment across our global organization.