Area Marketing Manager (Middle East)

Leonardo; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security is seeking an Area Marketing Manager to drive business growth in the Middle East. The role involves leading marketing strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and leveraging market intelligence to support sales initiatives. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the regional market and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Company-funded benefits such as private healthcare

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension scheme

Employee wellbeing programs

Discounted gym memberships

Access to extensive online training resources

Referral incentives and bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management and leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the Middle East market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new business winning plan for the Middle East.
• Work closely with UK Sales Teams.
• Manage existing and new advisor/local partner contracts.

Skills

Communication

Market Knowledge

Leadership

Agility

Persistence

Job description

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 includes the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman. This position is key to the company's export growth through the discovery, initiation, and support of active and strategic marketing and sales campaigns.

What You Will Do

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

What We Need From You

1. A proven track record of proactive management and leadership working with diverse teams towards common business goals
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Good knowledge of the Middle East market, politics, culture, and local behaviors
4. Agility and responsiveness to End Users/Customers requests (may be out of hours)
5. A strong understanding of Leonardo Electronics UK products and services (current or potential)
6. Experience in discovering, qualifying, and translating market opportunities into winning business
7. Ability to operate effectively with customers and stakeholders at various seniority levels
8. Persistence, pragmatism, and a structured approach to tasks and teams with different objectives

Security Clearance

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

Life at Leonardo

With a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• Company-funded benefits such as private healthcare, dental schemes, and more
• Generous holiday entitlement and flexible leave options
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programs
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes
• Access to extensive online training resources
• Referral incentives and bonus schemes

Visit our website for the full list of benefits.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company specializing in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

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

Contract Type

Hybrid Working