Marketing Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Marketing Manager to create and execute marketing strategies for its Leisure and Entertainment brands in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the industry, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to drive business growth through innovative marketing initiatives.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Positive company culture

Opportunity to work with talented colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of marketing experience in Entertainment or Leisure.
• Experience delivering successful marketing plans across the Middle East.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer loyalty.
• Manage multiple brands, campaigns, and activations.
• Implement annual marketing and communications plan covering various media.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate in business or marketing discipline

Job description

JOB TITLE
Marketing Manager | MAF Entertainment | Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY
The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, increase admissions, and foster customer loyalty for our Leisure and Entertainment brands (Activate, Magic Planet, Little Explorers, Yalla Bowling, iFly and new concepts). This person will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to drive business across the region.

ROLE PROFILE

• Develops and delivers a comprehensive, integrated marketing and communications strategy for the Leisure and Entertainment brands, including the launch of new brand concepts and initiatives.
• Oversees the planning, execution, and optimization of marketing initiatives to support brand campaigns, activations, events, and partnerships.
• Operates in a highly structured and organized manner, managing multiple brands, campaigns, and activations simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution and alignment with overall business objectives.
• Reviews consumer behavior insights and database analytics to develop targeted marketing and communication strategies.
• Develops and manages project budgets, marketing spend, and campaign timelines, ensuring cost-effective execution and measurable returns on investment.
• Develops and implements the annual marketing and communications plan, covering Public Relations, media buying, partnerships, content creation (online and offline), social media engagement, and post-campaign analytics.
• Monitors industry trends and competitor strategies to inform marketing plans, pricing strategies, and annual advertising reviews.
• Ensures marketing activities adhere to contracts, legal agreements, government requirements, and corporate brand guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate in business or marketing discipline.
• A minimum of 5 -8 years of marketing experience within the Entertainment or Leisure industries and experience in delivering successful marketing plans across the Middle East Region.
• Experience within a marketing team in a corporate environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel when required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.