Manager, Marketplaces (GCC)

Whoop; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A performance technology company in Dubai is hiring a Manager, Marketplaces to enhance marketplace growth in the GCC. This role involves executing digital campaigns, optimizing product presence, and collaborating with teams to ensure the brand's leadership in the performance technology sector. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years in digital marketing with experience in e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon and Noon.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in digital or performance marketing within e-commerce, retail, or consumer marketing.
• Success managing campaigns across Amazon, Noon, or similar marketplaces.
• Experience in multi-country, cross-functional environments, ideally in the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Own regional marketing strategy and execution for key marketplaces.
• Localize global campaigns and manage media budgets.
• Optimize marketplace presence including product pages and merchandising.

Skills

Digital marketing experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

E-commerce knowledge

Data-driven mindset

Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

As WHOOP expands its global footprint, we are hiring a Manager, Marketplaces to accelerate marketplace growth in the GCC. This individual will serve as a key regional marketing owner, responsible for executing digital campaigns, optimizing marketplace presence, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver performance across e-commerce platforms. You will play a vital role in ensuring WHOOP is positioned as the leading performance technology brand in the GCC.

This role is based in Dubai and the successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own regional marketing strategy and execution for key marketplaces across the UAE and KSA
• Localize global campaigns, manage media budgets, and collaborate with the Brand team to ensure creative relevance, cultural resonance, and compliance with marketplace standards
• Manage and optimize marketplace presence, including product detail pages (PDPs), brand stores, and merchandising strategies to maximize visibility and conversion
• Monitor customer reviews, ratings, and feedback to drive continuous improvement in brand perception and engagement
• Plan, execute, and optimize paid digital campaigns across search and display to achieve performance and efficiency goals
• Serve as the primary liaison for marketplace partners, distributors, and agencies, ensuring brand consistency and flawless execution
• Analyze marketing performance and marketplace trends, providing actionable insights to enhance conversion, engagement, and ROI
• Evaluate and develop new marketplace opportunities in collaboration with Sales to expand WHOOP’s regional footprint

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-8 years of experience in digital or performance marketing within e-commerce, retail, or consumer marketing
• Demonstrated success managing campaigns and product visibility across Amazon, Noon, or comparable marketplaces
• Experience operating in multi-country, cross-functional environments, ideally within the GCC
• Strong project management and executional skills, with attention to detail and a data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort aligning regional and global priorities
• Proficiency in using performance metrics to inform campaign optimization
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus
• Passion for fitness, health, and technology
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 15%

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.