Marketing Manager

Mrktx; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports marketing

Live events

Brand activations

Professional growth

Health programs

Exclusive events access

Job summary

MRKTX in Dubai is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to craft and execute engaging marketing strategies for sports, events, and live experiences. You will collaborate with the Strategic Lead to translate vision into dynamic campaigns across media and activations.

Based onsite, you will drive end-to-end campaigns, manage brand activations, sponsorships, and cross-functional teams, and measure performance to optimize reach and audience participation in every stage of the event lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a marketing manager or similar leadership role in sports or events.
• Track record in integrated campaigns and brand activations.
• Excellent project management in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.
• Experience with digital media, social media, PR, and sponsorship activations.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work onsite at MRKTX.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-channel marketing strategies for live sports and events.
• Lead end-to-end campaign management from pre-event to post-event.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and internal teams to ensure timely execution.
• Oversee brand activations, sponsorships, and media partnerships.
• Maintain consistency across media, PR, digital and social channels.
• Track and report campaign performance to optimize reach.
• Drive brand awareness and audience participation.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Campaign management

Digital media

Analytics

Cross-functional

Event marketing

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing or related

Tools

CRM software

Marketing automation

Job description

Role Overview

As a Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in creating engaging and impactful marketing strategies for sports, events, and live experiences. As part of our team in MRKTX, you'll work in an ONSITE environment where collaboration and fast-paced execution are key. Working alongside the Strategic Lead, you’ll help translate vision into dynamic campaigns across multiple media, ensuring each activation drives brand impact and delivers exceptional results at every stage of the event lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies focused on live sports and event experiences.
• Lead end-to-end campaign management, including pre-event buzz creation, real-time event engagement, and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with clients, partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of campaigns and activations.
• Oversee all aspects of brand activations, sponsorships, and media partnerships.
• Maintain consistency and cohesiveness across Media and Communications, PR, Digital and Social channels.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, optimizing for greater reach and engagement.
• Ensure all marketing initiatives effectively drive brand awareness and audience participation.

Must have requirements

• Proven experience as a marketing manager or in a similar marketing leadership role, preferably within sports, events, or entertainment industries.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns and brand activations.
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Experience with digital media, social media, PR, and sponsorship activations.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and delivering impactful content at every touchpoint.
• Willingness to work onsite as part of an energetic, hands‑on team in MRKTX.

Nice to have requirements

• Background or expertise in event marketing for sports or large‑scale entertainment projects.
• Experience managing high‑profile brand partnerships or sponsorships.
• Proficiency in marketing analytics and reporting tools.
• Relevant certifications in marketing, project management, or related fields.
• Multilingual communication skills.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of sports, live events, and brand activations.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and energetic work environment.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities through diverse projects.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and employee support programs.
• Access to exclusive events and industry networking opportunities.