Regional Head of Marketing MEA, FMCG

Ntsrecruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is looking for a Regional Head of Marketing MEA in Dubai. This senior role focuses on driving marketing strategy, brand growth, and consumer engagement across the Middle East & Africa. The ideal candidate should have significant FMCG marketing experience and proven leadership abilities to manage diverse teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 12 years of marketing experience in FMCG sector with regional exposure.
• Proven track record in driving growth and leading brand strategies.
• Experience managing diverse, multi-market teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the MEA marketing strategy.
• Oversee brand management and innovation.
• Optimize marketing budgets for high ROI.
• Lead and mentor marketing teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to enhance brand visibility.

Skills

Brand strategy development

Leadership skills

Consumer insights

Integrated marketing campaigns

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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 partnering with a leading FMCG company to recruit a Regional Head of Marketing MEA based in Dubai. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving marketing strategy brand growth and consumer engagement across the Middle East & Africa region.

What Youll be Doing

• Lead the development and execution of the MEA marketing strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Oversee brand management portfolio strategy innovation and go-to-market plans across multiple categories.
• Drive consumer insights and market intelligence to inform brand positioning and strategy.
• Manage and optimise regional marketing budgets to deliver high ROI.
• Lead mentor and develop high-performing marketing teams across the region.
• Partner cross-functionally with sales trade marketing and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders agencies and retail partners to enhance brand visibility and performance.
• Champion digital transformation and integrated marketing campaigns to strengthen consumer engagement.

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or related field (Masters preferred).
• 12 years marketing experience within the FMCG sector including regional exposure across MEA.
• Proven track record in leading successful brand strategies and driving growth in competitive markets.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse multi-market teams.
• Expertise in consumer insights innovation management and integrated campaign execution.
• Commercially astute with the ability to align marketing strategies with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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