Senior Marketing Manager - Beverages [Dubai]

Client of Aventus Global Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GCC consumer goods company is seeking a (Senior) Marketing Manager to drive the beverages and impulse portfolio in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive marketing experience in FMCG, specifically with canned beverages and possess strong strategic and commercial skills.

Benefits

30% housing allowance

Annual short-term incentive (circa 20%)

Education allowance for up to 3 children (AED 51,000 per child per year)

Annual leave: 14 statutory days + 3 entitlement days

Annual flight ticket for employee and dependents

Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and family

Qualifications

• 10+ years marketing experience in drinks or related FMCG.
• Experience with major international FMCG brands desired.
• Proven track record in UAE or GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Own marketing strategy for beverages and impulse products in UAE.
• Lead brand management, including ATL/BTL campaigns.
• Collaborate with sales and supply chain teams for execution.

Skills

FMCG Brand Management

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Bachelor of Commerce (Commerce), Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Legal and Compliance

Location: United Arab Emirates

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Job Title

(Senior) Marketing Manager (Canned) Beverages & Impulse Categories

Location

Dubai, UAE (Only accepting applications from current residents)

Contract Details

Type: Full-time, 2-year renewable contract

Salary and Benefits

• Base salary: AED 34,000 (flexible) + 30% housing allowance
• Annual short-term incentive (circa 20%)
• Education allowance for up to 3 children (AED 51,000 per child per year)
• Annual leave: 14 statutory days + 3 entitlement days
• Annual flight ticket for employee and dependents
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and family

About the Role

We are supporting a leading GCC consumer goods company in their search for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead the beverages and impulse (including cans and ice cream) portfolio across Dubai. This role requires strong FMCG brand management experience and a deep understanding of local consumer behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own the marketing strategy and execution for beverages and impulse products in the UAE
2. Build relationships and negotiate with buyers in retailers
3. Lead end-to-end brand management, including ATL/BTL campaigns, innovation pipelines, and trade marketing alignment
4. Drive market share growth through data-led insights, product positioning, and pricing strategy
5. Collaborate with sales, category, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution
6. Monitor and evaluate brand performance, recommending improvements where needed
7. Manage external agencies (creative, media, research) and internal stakeholders

Requirements

1. 10+ years marketing experience in drinks or related FMCG, with exposure to canned beverages, ideally also impulse or snacking categories
2. Experience in major international FMCG brands desired
3. Proven track record in the UAE or broader GCC region, working with major retailers
4. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
5. Experience working in a matrixed, multinational environment
6. Based in Dubai

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing

Keywords

• Senior Marketing Manager - Beverages [Dubai]

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