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Marketing Manager

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 Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 74 recent postings.

GCC postings
74
Active markets
6
Typical experience
5+ years
In brief

A Marketing Manager in the GCC region requires Git, communication, social media, digital marketing, leadership. 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.

Salary snapshot

What a Marketing Manager earns in the UAE

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

25th percentile
15,000
Median
22,500
75th percentile
32,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Coordinate with designers, content creators, and external agencies
  • 02Conduct market research and competitor analysis
  • 03Strategy & Planning o Develop and implement a marketing strategy aligned with company growth goals. o Identify target markets, trends, and customer needs within the CX and staffing industries.
  • 04Brand & Content to strengthen the company’s brand positioning across digital and offline channels. o Oversee the creation of engaging content (blogs, case studies, social media, campaigns).
  • 05Digital Marketing to manage SEO, SEM, and paid media campaigns to increase visibility. o Drive lead generation through social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) and email campaigns.
  • 06Campaigns & Events : Plan and execute marketing campaigns, industry events, and client engagement activities. o Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
  • 07Analytics & Reporting to monitor and analyze KPIs, ROI, and campaign effectiveness. o Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • 08Own marketing priorities for the Kuwait market Design and run full
  • 09funnel marketing initiatives awareness → acquisition → retention → loyalty Establish baselines, run experiments, and iterate based on learnings Make smart trade
  • 10Marketing Strategy & Campaigns
  • 11Develop and implement complete marketing strategies to promote academic programmes and institutional branding.
  • 12channel marketing campaigns across digital, print, and media platforms.
Preferred qualifications
  • — Excellent communication and presentation skills (Arabic & English preferred).
  • — Arabic speaking ability could be an advantage.
  • — driven.</li> <li>Fluent in English, both written and spoken.</li> </ul> <h4>Nice to have</h4> <ul> <li>Experience in hospitality, travel, or short
  • — </h4> <p><strong>Required qualifications:</strong><br> Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred<br> 5
  • — Preferred Qualifications
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

gitcommunicationsocial mediadigital marketingleadershipexcelseocontent creation

Preferred skills

crmanalyticalReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Tools & technologies

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

Hiring companies we see

  • Tahaluf
  • Al Futtaim Group
  • PromoQ
  • find great realty
  • RTC-1 Employment Services
  • Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company
  • SSC HR Solutions
  • ADNEC Group

Hired across

  • bahrain
  • kuwait
  • oman
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Marketing Manager do in the GCC?

    A Marketing Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to Git, communication, social media, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

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

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

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

    The role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Marketing Manager role?

    Key skills include Git, communication, social media, digital marketing, leadership, Excel, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Marketing Manager 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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