Marketing Director

Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 424,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Gateworth Group is seeking an accomplished Marketing Director to lead regional strategy from our Dubai HQ. You will shape campaigns across retail, trade and digital to boost brand visibility and revenue in the Middle East.

The ideal candidate has 8-9 years in FMCG marketing leadership, fluency in English and Arabic, and a track record of managing multi-market campaigns and marketing spend with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant field.
• 8-9 years of regional marketing leadership experience in FMCG/food & beverage/manufacturing.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Proven track record of integrated marketing strategies across Middle East markets and ownership of marketing spend.
• Experience in international organisations balancing global brand direction with local needs.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated consumer marketing campaigns across retail, trade and digital channels to drive brand awareness and revenue growth.
• Partner with sales, supply chain, product and retail teams to support commercial objectives and market share growth.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships and promotional initiatives to strengthen brand reach.
• Regularly present in-depth campaign performance updates, analyzing engagement, ROI and contribution to business goals.
• Manage marketing P&L and budget allocation, monitoring ROI across media, trade and digital channels.
• Lead promotional campaigns, product development initiatives and launch activations tailored to local market conditions.
• Develop market-specific retail and merchandising strategies based on consumer insights and regional dynamics.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Campaign management

Stakeholder management

P&L management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Compensation: AED 38,000 to 42,000 plus excellent benefits

Location: Dubai, UAE

Overview

Gateworth is exclusively partnered with a leading international FMCG organisation which is seeking to appoint a Marketing Director to join its regional headquarters in Dubai. Operating across a portfolio of well-established consumer brands, the business continues to strengthen its presence across the region and is entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced marketing leader to play a key role in shaping the regional strategy and driving growth through impactful marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility, customer engagement and business performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated consumer marketing campaigns across retail, trade and digital channels to drive brand awareness and revenue growth.
• Partner closely with sales, supply chain, product and retail teams to ensure marketing plans support commercial objectives and market share growth.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships, collaboration opportunities and promotional initiatives to strengthen brand reach.
• Regularly prepare and present in depth campaign performance updates to stakeholders, analysing engagement, ROI and contribution to broader business goals.
• Manage marketing P&L and budget allocation, monitoring ROI and ensuring sufficient investment across media, trade and digital channels.
• Lead promotional campaigns, product development initiatives and launch activations, tailoring strategy based on local market conditions and consumer behaviours.
• Develop market-specific retail and merchandising strategies based on consumer insights, shopping behaviours and regional market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant field.
• Minimum 8-9 years' experience in a regional marketing leadership role within an FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing environment.
• Full fluency in English and Arabic is an essential requirement.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies across multiple markets within the Middle East and full ownership of marketing spend.
• Experience working within an international organisation, balancing global brand direction with local market requirements.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse business functions.