Regional Marketing Manager, Food, United Arab Emirates

An internationally renowned, award-winning food retail brand is looking to hire a Regional Marketing Manager to lead its MENA marketing strategy.

Our client is an award-winning, instantly recognisable food brand that aims to be the leading food retail outlet of its kind across the MENA region, with the aspiration to be its customers preferred choice in every country of operation.

As a business of real significance within the Food and Beverage industry it remains the envy of its competition. Historically known for leading the way in product and marketing innovation, as well as its people investment strategies our client is a sought after employer.

Working on a retained, exclusive basis for several years we have had the privilege of witnessing first-hand its exceptional growth across the MENA region and are delighted to have played a part in this. You will be surrounded by employees who demonstrate real passion for what they do and you will work within a culture that fosters creativity, entrepreneurialism and rewards success as a team.

As Regional Marketing Manager you will drive the design and delivery of the marketing strategy across all areas of operation in the Middle East and North Africa.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing the regions marketing calendar
• Developing local campaigns to support Global campaigns
• Taking ownership of understanding the brand within the MENA region
• Supporting development and implementation of new food and beverage ranges
• Input and development of international marketing strategy
• The budget

Extensive travel will be essential in this exciting role. Also crucial to this role is a sense of ownership and an ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different sectors of the business to improve and grow.

Required skill set:

• A graduate level education, or equivalent, within business or marketing; a Master's or equivalent would be favourable
• Extensive marketing experience within a branded organisation
• A strong track record of working at a global level, ideally within food retail
• An influential communicator, with strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and self-managed
• Collaborative working values, a good team player
• Experience managing and developing content for social media channels
• Significant track record in managing creative agencies
• Experience managing strategic products with a sales focus

In return you will work for one of the leading food retail brands and be part of a group that invests in its people and encourages internal growth and promotion.

If you are interested in this Regional Marketing Manager role then please send your CV today!

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