Media Performance Manager (EVP-6)

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

Job summary

A global automotive company in Dubai seeks a Media Performance Manager to optimize marketing campaigns. The role involves developing media strategies, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in marketing, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in English and Arabic. This position is critical for driving measurable business outcomes and enhancing media performance.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Marketing or Media.
• Experience in the Middle East region is preferred.
• Ability to manage media agencies and budgets.
• Fluency in Business English; knowledge of Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media strategies across platforms.
• Oversee media campaigns, including budgeting and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Monitor KPIs and optimize campaigns based on data.

Skills

Media Management

Data Analysis

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications

Tools

MS Office (PPT & Excel)

Job description

Function : Marketing

Location : Dubai (UAE)

Legal Entity : NMEF

Level : Manager EVP-6

Direct Manager : Retail Marketing, Social & Media Deputy General Manager

Manager’s Manager : Marketing General Manager

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

As the Media Performance Manager at Nissan, you will handle the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels. Your mission is to drive measurable business outcomes through data-driven media planning, ensuring Nissan’s brand and products reach the right audiences at the right time with maximum impact. That is to happen hand in hand with working cross functionally specially with CMM & Retail to ensure we cater to products & markets. While all operations to be data driven to capitalize on marketing media efficiencies.

Main tasks and responsibilities (Including team management if any) :

Media Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute data-driven media strategies across digital and traditional platforms.
• Align regional media plans with global brand goals and local market needs.

Campaign Management

Oversee the implementation of media campaigns, including budgeting, scheduling, and performance tracking.

Collaborate with media agencies and internal teams to ensure timely and effective campaign execution.

Performance Optimization

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, conversion, and ROI.

Use analytics tools to assess campaign effectiveness and make real-time adjustments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with CMM, retail, creative, customer experience, and sales teams to ensure cohesive messaging and strategy.

Coordinate with local market teams to adapt regional campaigns for locally adapted performance.

Innovation & Trend Monitoring

Stay updated on emerging media technologies, platforms, and consumer behaviour trends.

Recommend innovative approaches to enhance media performance and audience engagement.

Work on A / B Media testings to ensure maximum capitalization on various media / creative formats is done for highest business ROI

Reporting & Insights

Deliver regular performance reports and actionable insights to stakeholders.

Translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations.

Budget Oversight

Manage media budgets efficiently, ensuring optimal allocation and cost-effectiveness.

For a company like Nissan, which operates in a highly competitive and fast-evolving automotive market, this role is pivotal in ensuring that marketing dollars are spent wisely and that campaigns resonate with diverse regional audiences.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS REQUIRED

Background & Experience

8 - 10 yrs experience

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in marketing communications

Experience in the Middle East

Earlier experience in Automotive or Media is preferred with a focus in media management

Strong understanding of the regional media landscape

Experience managing agencies and budgets

Data-driven, creative, and organised

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Knowledge in paid media specifically on Social – how to read media plans, KPIs and how to distribute the right budgets based on the different platforms

Language requirements : Fluency in Business English; Arabic is needed

Specific technical skills

MS Office, mainly PPT & Excel (advance)

Knowledge in lead management

Knowledge in project management

Experience in managing media management tools

Experience in analyzing, A / B testing and generating findings to improve current approach

At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us – differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more – make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.

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Dubai United Arab Emirates