B2B Marketing Executive [O5234]

SEARCHLIGHT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content creation company is seeking a Marketing Executive based in London, focusing on business development and marketing activities across the Middle East. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with an emphasis on managing marketing initiatives and building relationships with stakeholders. Fluency in Arabic is advantageous for this position, making it essential to engage with various partners in the region effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's growth in an engaging media environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in business development, marketing, and international media.
• Experience in a media, marketing, communications, or creative environment is a plus.
• Fluency or professional working proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial growth of the business by researching opportunities.
• Manage Middle East-facing marketing activities including social media.
• Develop and maintain regional sales and marketing materials.
• Build and manage prospect lists and contact databases.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, and travel for senior leadership.
• Track outreach and maintain clear records for continuity.

Skills

Interest in business development

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with senior stakeholders

Organizational skills

Fluency in Arabic

Job description

This role is based in London.

THE COMPANY

Our Client is an award-winning content creation company working across television, documentary, factual entertainment and commercial film production.

They have an established and growing presence in the Middle East, delivering premium longform content, TV and locally commissioned series.

THE ROLE

As the Marketing Executive – Middle East, you will be a London-based member of the team, supporting the company’s commercial growth and visibility across the region.

Reporting into the Head of the Middle East, this role supports business development and marketing activity.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the commercial growth of the Middle East business by researching opportunities, preparing senior leadership for meetings and ensuring effective follow-up to convert conversations into long-term relationships.
• Manage Middle East-facing marketing activity, including social media, newsletters and regional updates ensuring all content is relevant.
• Develop and maintain regional sales and marketing materials such as credentials, decks, case studies and presentations, working closely with the Marketing and Press & Publicity team to ensure brand consistency.
• Build and manage prospect lists, contact databases and briefing materials to enable targeted outreach and well-prepared meetings with broadcasters, platforms, brands and partners.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules and regional travel for senior leadership, acting as a central organisational point for all Middle East-related activity.
• Track meetings, outreach and next steps, maintaining clear records to ensure continuity, momentum and effective handover across the team.
• Monitor commissioning trends, industry news and cultural developments, sharing insights internally to inform strategy and positioning.

THE PERSON

You will have a strong interest in business development, marketing and international media, ideally with experience in a media, marketing, communications or creative environment.

You should be highly organised, commercially curious and confident working with senior stakeholders across cultures. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, particularly for professional B2B audiences.

Fluency or professional working proficiency in Arabic is an ideal, or with good knowledge of the Middle East especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Experience managing social media, and familiarity with broadcast or production environments are all advantageous.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this roleisn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail]

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see:www.searchlight.global