Head of Marketing
James Douglas Middle EastDubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted March 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
James Douglas Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, is a specialist search and leadership advisory firm that uses the scale of its EMA Global network to place board-level and senior executives in high-growth sectors such as banking, fintech, healthcare, digital, consumer, industrial, and retail. The firm blends deep sector expertise with psychometric and AI-driven assessment tools and a structured search methodology to deliver clear, discreet, and rapid talent solutions for fast-scaling, regulated, and transforming organizations. It also supports nationalization initiatives through bilingual recruiters and offers talent intelligence, succession planning, and executive RPO services. By partnering on board, leadership, investor, and founder mandates, James Douglas Middle East positions itself as a trusted strategic partner for Middle-East companies seeking precise talent acquisition and advisory.
Job Description
The Head of Marketing will lead the development and execution of brand and marketing strategies to strengthen the brands market leadership and customer relevance across all territories.
Requirements
- 15+ years of marketing experience preferably in retail/fashion industry
- 3-4 years of managerial experience of heading a marketing function in retail/fashion industry
- Experience in the GCC region + international exposure
- Post graduate degree in marketing/advertising/public relations/communications is essential
- Knowledge of Google AdWords, display networks, Facebook paid marketing, remarketing, retargeting
- Consumer / Market Research Methodologies
- Local Market Retail Scenario Understanding
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Good contacts in the marketplace
