Head of Marketing – Fast‑Growing Food Brand

About the role

Our client is seeking a Head of Marketing to drive the next phase of growth for a fast‑growing food brand in Dubai. This high‑impact leadership position combines brand building, consumer insight and commercial growth in a digitally‑led, competitive market.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall marketing strategy aligned with business and revenue objectives.
• Own brand positioning, proposition, communication and the annual marketing calendar across the UAE and GCC.
• Lead digital marketing, social media, performance marketing and content strategy to acquire, retain and engage customers.
• Run integrated 360° campaigns across digital, social, influencer, PR, retail and experiential channels.
• Partner with sales, e‑commerce and quick‑commerce teams to drive growth in modern trade and online channels.
• Build and manage a high‑performing marketing team, set KPIs and oversee budgets to ensure strong ROI.

Required profile

• 10–15 years of marketing experience, preferably in Food, FMCG, D2C or Retail.
• Proven track record of building or scaling consumer brands in the UAE/GCC market.
• Commercially oriented with the ability to link marketing initiatives to revenue growth.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment alongside founders.

Required skills

• Digital marketing
• Social media
• Performance marketing
• E‑commerce
• Quick commerce