Senior Brand Manager

NTS Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is partnering with a UAE-based consumer company to recruit a Senior Brand Manager based in Dubai. This exciting position involves developing brand strategy, leading integrated marketing initiatives, and executing campaigns in a competitive market. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in brand management, preferably in FMCG, coupled with strong leadership skills and insights into the UAE market.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ experience in brand management within the consumer goods sector.
• Proven track record in successful marketing campaigns.
• Experience in the UAE or GCC market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand plans to strengthen market positioning.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns across channels.
• Manage the full brand lifecycle from innovation to market execution.

Skills

Leadership and stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Market analysis

Integrated marketing campaigns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

We are NTS Group. The region’s 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 UAE-based consumer company to recruit a Senior Brand Manager based in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation where you will drive brand strategy, lead marketing initiatives, and deliver impactful campaigns in a highly competitive consumer market.

What You’ll be Doing…

• Develop and execute brand plans to strengthen market positioning and drive growth.
• Lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Manage the full brand lifecycle, from innovation to market execution.
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities to inform strategy.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including sales, trade marketing, and digital to ensure alignment.
• Oversee the development of ATL and BTL activities, ensuring consistent brand messaging and impact.
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure high ROI on all brand initiatives.

Who You Are…

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 6–8 years’ experience in brand management within the consumer goods sector (FMCG or retail experience highly advantageous).
• Proven track record in delivering successful marketing campaigns and brand growth.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the UAE or GCC market is 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 haven’t had a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.