Managing Director

Smart Gate Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A new digital marketing agency in Dubai is seeking an experienced Managing Director & Equity Partner to lead the agency's setup and growth. The ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years in digital marketing and proven success in building teams and driving business results. Responsibilities include launching the agency, overseeing performance marketing campaigns, and defining the business strategy. The role offers equity partnership and competitive salary plus incentives.

Benefits

Equity partnership

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in digital marketing or business operations.
• 3+ years in senior leadership roles with team ownership.
• Experience in driving business growth and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale the digital marketing agency.
• Lead performance marketing and integrated digital campaigns.
• Define and execute business strategy and growth roadmap.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Analytical capabilities

Strategy and planning

Communication skills

Job description

A newly launching full-service Digital Marketing Agency in the UAE is seeking an experienced Managing Director & Equity Partner to lead the setup, growth, and end-to-end operations of the agency.

This role is ideal for a senior leader with 8–10+ years of digital marketing experience , strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to build and scale businesses in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, launch, and scale the digital marketing agency from the ground up .
• Lead and oversee performance marketing, social media, SEO, branding, and integrated digital campaigns .
• Drive client acquisition, revenue growth, profitability, and long-term market positioning .
• Define and execute the business strategy, commercial model, and growth roadmap .
• Build, manage, and develop high-performing digital, creative, and account management teams .
• Oversee operations, financial performance, budgeting, and P&L management .
• Develop strategic partnerships with clients, platforms, media partners, and vendors .
• Ensure delivery excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous performance optimization.
• Monitor market trends and lead organizational and digital transformation initiatives .

Partnership & Compensation

• Equity partnership , including a capital contribution (even if limited) .
• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives .
• Long-term leadership and growth opportunity within a major investment group.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in digital marketing , business operations, or technology-driven environments.
• Minimum 3+ years in senior leadership or executive management roles , with full ownership of teams and performance.
• Proven track record of driving business growth , scaling operations, and achieving financial and commercial targets .
• Strong commercial, strategic, and entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on decision-making capability.
• Demonstrated experience managing fast-paced, technology-enabled organizations .
• Strong leadership skills with a history of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams .
• Solid experience overseeing multiple business functions , including operations, finance, and business development .
• Comprehensive understanding of digital technologies, smart systems, or related industries .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High adaptability with the ability to lead organizational change and transformation .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Willingness to be based in the UAE .