Growth Marketing Senior Specialist

Aon in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon Middle East seeks a Growth Marketing Executive to drive the firm's expansion in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. You will develop and execute targeted marketing and communications initiatives, with a strong emphasis on on‑ground activations, events, sponsorships and media engagement.

Working with regional and global Marketing & Communications teams, you will deliver integrated campaigns, manage budgets, track performance and tailor content to local buyers and industry verticals in KSA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional B2B marketing and/or marketing communications experience.
• Proven experience delivering on-ground marketing activations in the Middle East, KSA preferred.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key liaison between Middle East business/commercial leaders in KSA and the Marketing and Communications function in developing and executing local marketing strategies and plans.
• Coordinate media relations activity in KSA, including briefing materials and media outreach.
• Design, plan and deliver on-ground marketing activations (events, sponsorships, client experiences).
• Partner with Events & Partnerships CoE to deliver end-to-end events.
• Localize campaigns for the Saudi market and develop assets for KSA.

Skills

B2B marketing

Marketing communications

Project management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Arabic advantageous

Job description

Reports To: Regional Marketing and Communications Leader – Middle East

The Growth Marketing Executive will support Aon’s growth agenda across the Middle East, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia, by developing and executing targeted marketing and communications initiatives. The role is heavily focused on on‑ground activations, including client events, sponsorships, industry conferences, and media engagement, to strengthen Aon’s market presence and drive commercial growth. Working closely with regional stakeholders and global Marketing & Communications teams, the successful candidate will deliver integrated campaigns and lead smaller to medium‑complexity initiatives across the Kingdom and wider region.

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Responsibilities

• Act as the key liaison between Middle East business/commercial leaders in KSA and the Marketing and Communications function in developing and executing local marketing strategies and plans.
• Support and coordinate media relations activity in KSA, including identifying story opportunities, preparing briefing materials, and working with Communications colleagues on media outreach, interviews and press engagement.
• Design, plan and deliver on‑ground marketing activations that drive engagement and/or demand – including client roundtables, seminars, sponsorships, participation in industry conferences, and bespoke client experiences.
• Partner with the Events & Partnerships CoE to deliver in‑person and hybrid events end‑to‑end (concept, logistics, audience acquisition, on‑site management, and post‑event follow‑up).
• Manage relationships with local external partners (event organizers, venues, production agencies, associations and sponsorship partners) to ensure high‑quality delivery of marketing activities in KSA.
• Localize and activate global and regional campaigns for the Saudi market, ensuring relevance to local buyers and industry verticals.
• In liaison with the business, support the development of marketing content and assets (event materials, presentations, case studies, brochures, client communications) tailored to the KSA audience.
• Work closely with Communications colleagues to support external PR, media relations and thought leadership activation around key KSA and Middle East initiatives.
• Coordinate with Digital Marketing CoE to leverage digital channels (email, social, web) as supporting touchpoints to on‑ground activations, including pre‑event promotion and post‑event nurturing.
• Support the management and tracking of marketing budgets for KSA activities, ensuring spend is aligned with agreed priorities and delivers clear value.
• Collaborate with Marketing Operations and Analytics colleagues to track, measure and report on the performance of activities (e.g., event attendance, pipeline influence, lead follow‑up).
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships with commercial and solution line leaders in KSA, ensuring regular communication on plans, progress and outcomes.
• Act as an Aon brand ambassador in the market, ensuring all activities adhere to Aon brand guidelines and represent the Aon Story consistently.

Experience & Competencies

• 5+ years of professional B2B marketing and/or marketing communications experience, ideally within financial services, professional services or a related B2B environment.
• Proven experience delivering on‑ground marketing activations (e.g., events, sponsorships, trade shows, client roundtables) in the Middle East; KSA experience strongly preferred.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous events and initiatives with speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior commercial leaders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluency in English required, Arabic language skills highly advantageous.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable using data and basic analytics to assess activity performance and recommend improvements (e.g., event ROI, engagement metrics, lead progression).
• Demonstrated ability to work both strategically and hands‑on, from planning through to on‑site execution.
• Strong cross‑group collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrixed, regional/global organisation.
• Enthusiasm for positive change, a client‑centric mindset and a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.

How We Support Our Colleagues

Aon provides a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative working environment, designed to support professional development, performance, and well‑being.

KSA HR Statement

This role is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is subject to local labor laws and regulations.

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.