Marketing Director

Position: Marketing Director - FMCG

Compensation: AED 38,000 to 42,000 plus excellent benefits

Location: Dubai, UAE

Overview

Gateworth is exclusively partnered with a leading international FMCG organisation which is seeking to appoint a Marketing Director to join its regional headquarters in Dubai. Operating across a portfolio of well-established consumer brands, the business continues to strengthen its presence across the region and is entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced marketing leader to play a key role in shaping the regional strategy and driving growth through impactful marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility, customer engagement and business performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated consumer marketing campaigns across retail, trade and digital channels to drive brand awareness and revenue growth.
• Partner closely with sales, supply chain, product and retail teams to ensure marketing plans support commercial objectives and market share growth.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships, collaboration opportunities and promotional initiatives to strengthen brand reach.
• Regularly prepare and present in depth campaign performance updates to stakeholders, analysing engagement, ROI and contribution to broader business goals.
• Manage marketing P&L and budget allocation, monitoring ROI and ensuring sufficient investment across media, trade and digital channels.
• Lead promotional campaigns, product development initiatives and launch activations, tailoring strategy based on local market conditions and consumer behaviours.
• Develop market-specific retail and merchandising strategies based on consumer insights, shopping behaviours and regional market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant field.
• Minimum 8-9 years experience in a regional marketing leadership role within an FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing environment.
• Full fluency in English and Arabic is an essential requirement.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies across multiple markets within the Middle East and full ownership of marketing spend.
• Experience working within an international organisation, balancing global brand direction with local market requirements.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse business functions.

Apply

Applicants meeting this criteria and looking for a progressive and challenging opportunity should submit an application via [Confidential Information], quoting the GWG reference: 26409