Senior Specialist, Regional Marketing - MENA (6 Month Contract)

About the role

Checkout.com is looking for a Senior Specialist, Regional Marketing - MENA on a 6-month fixed-term contract, joining immediately. The role supports revenue growth in the MENA region through brand, PR, events, demand generation and account-based marketing, reporting to the MENA Marketing Lead and working closely with the Commercial team.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the MENA marketing roadmap, driving brand awareness and quality lead generation across the UAE, KSA and the wider region.
• Lead the planning and execution of flagship regional events (e.g. Seamless Middle East and Money 20/20 Riyadh) and hosted events, with measurable ROI.
• Lead the regional agency in turning marketing milestones and global research into media coverage and thought leadership.
• Co-create and run region-specific campaigns, with a strong focus on account-based marketing (1:1, 1:few, 1:many).
• Track performance with Looker, Salesforce and 6sense against conversion-focused metrics.
• Partner with key MENA merchants to share success stories and case studies.
• Bridge regional commercial goals with global brand standards.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of B2B marketing experience in digital, understanding the UAE and KSA markets.
• Experience using events, social media, content, PR and email marketing.
• Ability to hit the ground running on a 12-month cover with minimal ramp-up.
• Excellent English and Arabic, with the ability to adapt global messaging to a local audience.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Salesforce, Pardot (or similar) and 6sense.
• Project management, prioritisation and stakeholder collaboration.
• Data-driven mindset for performance tracking and ROI analysis.

What we offer

• Hybrid working: three days per week in the office.
• A culture of real ownership, fewer blockers and recognition for impact.