Manager - Performance Marketing & Brand & Digital Marketing

Merex Investment Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality brand in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Manager – Performance Marketing. The ideal candidate will develop high-impact strategies, optimize digital channels, and analyze campaigns to drive growth. With 8–10 years of experience in performance marketing, especially in travel or hospitality, you will lead a team and champion innovative initiatives. This position offers excellent benefits, including healthcare and competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Learning & Development opportunities

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid annual leave

Competitive tax-free salary

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of performance marketing experience in travel, hospitality, e-commerce, or tech.
• Strong skills in A/B testing and CRO.
• Proven track record in campaign execution and agency management.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact performance marketing strategies.
• Optimize digital channels and refine bidding strategies.
• Analyze campaign performance and implement improvement plans.
• Manage budgets to deliver measurable results across key areas.
• Lead team development and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Performance marketing expertise

Leadership in cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Budget planning and ROI optimization

Tools

Google Ads

Meta (Facebook)

GA4

Looker Studio

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manager – Performance Marketing to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Take the lead in shaping high-impact performance marketing strategies, driving results across paid search, metasearch, paid social, and programmatic display in partnership with top-tier agencies and internal teams.
• Own and optimise digital channels with precision—refining bidding strategies, audience targeting, and creative rotation to maximise ROI and accelerate growth.
\
• Turn data into action by analysing campaign dashboards, conducting quarterly performance reviews, and implementing improvement plans that unlock new opportunities.
• Fuel digital growth across .com platforms, delivering measurable results across rooms, wellbeing, F&B, and other key portfolio areas through smart budget management and strategic pacing.
• Champion innovation and team development, leading A/B testing initiatives and building a high-performing performance marketing team through structured growth plans and talent pipelines.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 8–10 years of performance marketing expertise, ideally in travel, hospitality, e-commerce, or tech sectors.
• Deep knowledge of digital platforms like Google Ads, Meta, programmatic display, and metasearch, with a strong track record in campaign execution.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration, agency management, and stakeholder alignment across marketing, product, and media.
• Strong analytical mindset, with hands-on experience in CRO, A/B testing, and using tools like GA4 and Looker Studio to drive performance.
• Commercially driven and results-focused, with solid experience in budget planning, pacing, and optimising spend for maximum ROI.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by offering excellent accommodation, extensive sports and leisure facilities, alongside comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)