Marketing Associate OTB

On behalf of OTB, we are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Marketing Associate who will be responsible for 3 brands: Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, and Marni across the UAE and KSA.

Only The Brave (OTB) is an international fashion and luxury group powering a range of unconventional global brands, including Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, and Marni.

As our name suggests - OTB stands for “Only The Brave” - we challenge established rules to redefine the world of fashion and lifestyle by fostering the creativity of international talents while expressing the innovative and bold spirit of our Founder and Chairman, Renzo Rosso.

OTB’s values are based on courage, respect, excellence, and continuous innovation. OTB challenges its limits by raising the bar and breaking new ground.

Job Overview

This role is instrumental in supporting the local implementation of 360° marketing strategies and assisting in the expansion of our fashion brands across the GCC. You will collaborate with both local and global teams, as well as external partners, to ensure cohesive and impactful brand communication in the region across multiple touchpoints – PR/influencer marketing, Event Managing, Paid Media (offline), & CRM.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the execution of 360° marketing strategies tailored to the GCC, aligned with global brand guidelines.
2. Assist in planning and executing brand campaigns, seasonal launches, events, and activations including pop-ups and private appointments.
3. Collaborate with internal and external teams PR, media, digital, and retail teams to localize and ensure consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints.
4. Support CRM initiatives, including gifting, communications, and events, to enhance customer engagement and retention.
5. Help manage paid media campaigns across offline and online channels in partnership with internal media and global teams.
6. Monitor campaign performance and support budget tracking and expense management to prepare post-campaign reports, presentations, and market research.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in marketing, preferably within fashion, luxury, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong understanding of the GCC market and local consumer behavior.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Strong eye for detail, brand aesthetics, and storytelling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel).

What we can offer you

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities, and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, as well as exclusive employee discounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, differing abilities, and perspectives to truly inspire, exhilarate, and delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status.