About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Marketing Manager to join our MENA team on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave period. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of the organization’s most iconic brands, drive business growth, and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, high-performing organization. The successful candidate will bring strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a bias for action. They will be comfortable navigating complexity, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering business results while ensuring operational excellence across the marketing agenda.
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In This Role, You Will:
- Develop and articulate a clear long-term vision for the brand, identifying opportunities with significant strategic value.
- Strengthen purpose-driven brand positioning and support the continued evolution of the brand within the cleaning and disinfection category.
- Lead the development, implementation, and execution of commercial and marketing plans to achieve growth objectives, including market assessment, segmentation, targeting, demand forecasting, pricing strategy, innovation, and product launches.
- Drive executional excellence by leading cross-functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Development.
- Partner closely with the Human Insights team to leverage consumer and shopper insights, brand health tracking, syndicated data, innovation opportunities, and portfolio development.
- Own the local brand P&L and manage marketing investments (A&SP), ensuring strong return on investment and accountability for business results.
- Ensure effective stakeholder management and alignment across internal and external partners.
What We Look For:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Brand Marketing, including 3+ years within a leading FMCG/CPG organization.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of MENA consumers, retail dynamics, and route-to-market models, with experience in the UAE market preferred.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies that drive revenue growth, market share gains, and brand equity.
- Demonstrated ability to translate consumer insights into impactful business and marketing strategies.
- Experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Previous people leadership experience is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking combined with excellent execution capabilities.
- Results-oriented with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance consumer, customer, and business needs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and cultures.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong business acumen, including an understanding of finance, operations, innovation, and supply chain dynamics.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
Languages
- Fluent in English. Arabic is a plus.
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Benefits We Offer to Help You Be Well and Thrive:
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs internationally.
- Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being.
- Flexible work environment, depending on your role.
- Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing.
- Half-day Fridays, depending on your location.
