Area Marketing Manager (Middle East)

Leonardo; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Marketing Manager to drive growth in the Middle East. This dynamic role involves leading strategic marketing initiatives, collaborating with UK sales teams, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Middle East market and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a global high-tech company. Join a team that values diversity and fosters a thriving work environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Training and Development

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management and leadership with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business winning plan for the Middle East region.
• Build strong relationships with government staff and local partners.

Skills

Management

Communication Skills

Market Knowledge

Customer Engagement

Proactive Leadership

Job description

Leonardo Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

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The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Marketing Manager covering the Middle East region on behalf of Leonardo Electronics UK. The role covers the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman. This role is key to the company’s export growth through strategic marketing and sales campaigns.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Marketing Manager covering the Middle East region on behalf of Leonardo Electronics UK. The role covers the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman. This role is key to the company’s export growth through strategic marketing and sales campaigns.

What You Will Do

• Lead the new business winning plan for the Middle East
• Work closely with UK Sales Teams in focused and successful Business Winning activities
• Provide latest marketing intelligence to support sales opportunities
• Establish good working relationships with the End User/Customer community
• Build strong relationships with Government staff in DBT DSE and embassies
• Manage existing and new advisor/local partner contracts
• Attend Middle East exhibitions and conferences
• Maintain close coordination with the company’s regional offices
• Lead marketing strategies for local collaboration with in-country industrial partners

What We Need From You

• A proven track record of proactive management and leadership working with diverse teams to achieve business goals
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the Middle East market, politics, culture, and local behaviors
• Responsiveness to End Users/Customers requests, including outside regular hours
• Understanding of Leonardo Electronics UK products and services
• Experience in discovering, qualifying, and translating market opportunities into business
• Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders at various seniority levels
• Persistence, pragmatism, and a structured approach to tasks and teams

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information, visit UK Government Security Clearance Levels.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours. Benefits include private healthcare, dental schemes, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, training, and more. For a full list, visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy, with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Computer and Network Security