Marketing Manager

Dubai

May 26, 2026

Application ends: August 24, 2026

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in brand marketing, ideally within FMCG, CPG, beverage, premium consumer goods or a luxury-adjacent category.
Experience developing and executing marketing plans across multiple markets, ideally within the Middle East, Europe or broader EMEA region.
Strong understanding of how to translate global brand strategy into local market activity.
Experience working across brand, digital, ecommerce, retail, events and/or commercial activation channels.
Ability to partner effectively with sales teams, distributors, agencies and external stakeholders.
Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to assess opportunities, prioritise activity and protect the brand.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across time zones and remote teams.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, budgets and multiple priorities.
Proactive, flexible and hands-on working style.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to align, escalate or seek approval.
Food and beverage experience would be highly regarded, but strong premium consumer brand experience will also be considered.
Dubai, UAE or broader Middle East market experience would be advantageous.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute regional marketing plans across key EMEA markets, aligned to global brand strategy and local commercial priorities.
Localise global brand campaigns for regional markets, ensuring activity is relevant, effective and aligned to our client’s premium positioning.
Act as the brand guardian for the region, ensuring consistency in messaging, look, feel and consumer experience.
Partner closely with sales and trade marketing teams to support activity across retail, grocery, convenience, ecommerce, HORECA, distributors, events and partnerships.
Work with agencies, vendors, distributors and external partners to deliver high-quality marketing activity on time and within agreed budgets.
Build clear campaign calendars, manage timelines and ensure key milestones are delivered.
Identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness, improve market presence and differentiate our client’s in competitive markets.
Support customer and partner-facing initiatives where marketing input is required.
Manage regional marketing budgets, with appropriate alignment and approvals from senior marketing leadership.
Communicate progress, risks and recommendations clearly across local, regional and global stakeholders.
Bring structure, commercial judgement and local market insight to marketing planning and execution across the region.