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Food People has partnered with an FMCG manufacturer to hire a Marketing Manager in Dubai to oversee marketing plans and execution across all their categories.

• FMCG Experience in the UAE
• Marketing Background
• Based in Dubai

About the role:

Our client is a UAE-based FMCG business with a strong consumer identity, an expanding market presence, and a brand story rooted in quality, innovation, and local relevance. They are looking to appoint a Marketing Manager to lead the development and execution of the brand, communications, and public relations strategy across corporate, retail, trade, digital, and international channels. This is a highly visible role for a commercially minded marketing professional who can combine strategic thinking with strong execution to enhance brand equity, strengthen market presence, and deliver impactful communication across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the annual marketing and communications strategy aligned with business priorities
  Strengthen brand positioning and ensure consistency across customer, trade, digital, and corporate touchpoints
• Lead integrated campaigns across consumer, trade, digital, ecommerce, and B2B channels
• Oversee product launches, seasonal initiatives, promotions, sponsorships, exhibitions, and events
• Manage internal and external communication materials, including corporate messaging, presentations, announcements, and press releases
• Build and maintain effective relationships with agencies, media, partners, and key external stakeholders
• Lead social media planning, digital content development, and online brand presence
• Guide the creation and approval of campaign assets, visual content, presentations, and marketing collateral
• Ensure communication is culturally relevant, well executed, and aligned with the expectations of the UAE market
• Partner with commercial and cross-functional teams to support launches, channel activity, and growth initiatives
• Manage budgets, suppliers, and external partners to ensure quality, value, and timely delivery
• Measure campaign effectiveness, track key performance indicators, and provide clear reporting and recommendations to leadership

Key Ingredients:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Media, or a related discipline
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, brand management, or public relations
• Prior experience within FMCG, food and beverage, retail, hospitality, wellness, or another consumer-focused sector
• Strong understanding of the UAE market, including consumer expectations and cultural considerations
• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with strong day-to-day delivery
• Experience managing agencies, campaigns, digital activity, and media relations
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align brand activity with business objectives
• Effective project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities