Head of Marketing and Strategic Communication

Sundus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Marketing and Strategic Communication in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the brand strategy, leading integrated marketing campaigns, and managing media relations, sponsorships, and events. The role requires significant leadership skills and experience in marketing, making it an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience required.
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for brand strategy and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Lead team and oversee agency partnerships.
• Manage media relations and execute events.

Skills

Brand Strategy

Integrated Marketing Campaigns

Media Relations

Social Media Management

Event Marketing

Sponsorship Management

Digital Branding

Internal Communications

Team Leadership

Innovation

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

Head of Marketing and Strategic Communication

Sundus Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

JPC - 5015 - Head of Marketing and Strategic Communication

Qualification : Masters Degree

Total Experience : 8-10 years

Language Proficiency : Bilingual

Position Type : Direct Hire

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be responsible for brand strategy, integrated marketing campaigns, media relations, social media, event marketing, sponsorship management, digital branding, and internal communications. This role involves team leadership, agency oversight, innovation in outreach strategies, and cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Daily Working Hours : Monday – Thursday 9 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM, Friday 7 : 30AM to 12 : 30PM

Minimum Experience : Ensure consistent messaging and brand governance internally and externally

Marketing Campaigns & Social Media

• Design and run integrated marketing campaigns across channels
• Use analytics and segmentation for optimized messaging
• Oversee content and strategy for social media and digital engagement

Media & Public Relations

• Act as primary media liaison; manage press and crisis communications
• Develop media materials and monitor public sentiment
• Support athlete media training and representation

Events & Public Engagement

• Lead execution of events, roadshows, and activations
• Manage logistics, branding, and partner visibility
• Collaborate with athletes and teams to align programming

Sponsorships & Partnerships

• Develop sponsorship strategies to boost visibility and revenue
• Evaluate existing partnerships and ensure mutual value delivery

Strategic Innovation

Partner with planning team to innovate storytelling and campaign strategies. Stay updated on global trends in sports communication.

Team Leadership & Budget Management

• Lead internal teams and oversee vendors (PR, design, digital)
• Manage departmental budget and resource allocation

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