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Marketing Director Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 6 recent postings.

Gulf postings
6
Active markets
2
Typical experience
15-20 years
In brief

A Marketing Director in the GCC region requires leadership, Excel, Git, communication, forecasting. Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Marketing Director salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Marketing Director. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
19,000
Median
28,500
75th percentile
41,500

Key responsibilities

  • 01Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
  • 02Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
  • 03Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
  • 04Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
  • 05Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
  • 06Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
  • 07Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
  • 08Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
  • 09Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies.
  • 10Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services.
  • 11Initiate market research studies, or analyze their findings.
  • 12Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.

Required qualifications

  • : face interviews in the location mentioned above.

Education requirements

  • : MBA

Required skills

leadershipexcelgitcommunicationforecastingcompliancedigital marketingsupply chain

Preferred skills

arabicenglishReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Tools & technologies

excelgitteamszoomAdobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe ActionScriptAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe DreamweaverAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdSense TrackerAEC Software FastTrack ScheduleAirtable

Hiring companies we see

  • Petromin Corporation
  • TalentHUB | تالنت هب
  • Michael Page
  • Kinetic Business Solutions
  • Calo Inc
  • Confidential Careers

Hired across

  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates

FAQ

  • What does a Marketing Director do in the GCC?

    A Marketing Director in the GCC performs core duties related to leadership, Excel, Git, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Marketing Director?

    Typically an MBA is required, with 15-20 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Marketing Director in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Marketing Director role?

    Key skills include leadership, Excel, Git, communication, forecasting, compliance, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Marketing Director in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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