Marketing Director KSA

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

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is searching for a Marketing Director to develop and execute marketing strategies in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in FMCG marketing, with expertise in digital strategies and a strong grasp of consumer trends. This pivotal leadership role will require collaborative abilities and a knack for innovation. Fluency in English is required, with Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FMCG marketing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in executing brand strategies that drive growth.
• Expertise in digital marketing strategies and consumer insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated marketing strategies for brands in Saudi Arabia.
• Partner with global teams to localize brand campaigns.
• Drive performance marketing and media planning.
• Oversee brand communications and consumer promotions.
• Champion product innovation and launches.
• Manage and coach a high-performing marketing team.

Skills

FMCG marketing experience

Brand and marketing strategy development

Digital and data-driven marketing

Understanding of consumer trends

Leadership and team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Job description

We are NTS Group.

The regions leading Executive Search Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai London and Singapore we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns Outplacement & Redundancy Support RPO Projects Talent Mapping Women in Leadership & Leadership Development and our award-winning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

We are currently working with a global leader in the consumer goods industry to recruit a Marketing Director based in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This strategic leadership role is responsible for building and executing the end-to-end marketing strategy across multiple categories and brands. The position will play a pivotal role in driving brand growth market share consumer engagement and regional innovation in a highly competitive landscape.

What Youll be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated marketing strategies across the full portfolio of brands in Saudi Arabia.
• Partner closely with global and regional teams to localise global brand platforms and campaigns while maintaining consistency and effectiveness.
• Drive performance marketing media planning and ROI-led decision making to ensure marketing investments directly support commercial outcomes.
• Oversee brand communications ATL/BTL activation consumer promotions digital campaigns and in-store marketing execution.
• Champion innovation and new product launches collaborating cross-functionally with sales supply chain insights and R&D teams.
• Leverage deep consumer insights to shape brand positioning and enhance relevance within the Saudi market.
• Manage and coach a high-performing marketing team fostering a culture of excellence agility and continuous development.

Who You Are

• 10 years of FMCG marketing experience with at least 35 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in developing and executing brand and marketing strategies that drive business growth.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi market consumer trends and retail environment.
• Expertise in digital and data-driven marketing strategies.
• Collaborative leader with experience in cross-functional and matrixed environments.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Saudi national preferred

Due to the large number of applications we receive we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you havent had a response within 5 working days please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

Required Experience

Director