Head of Marketing – Luxury

Job description / Role

A luxury brand with stores across the MENA region is seeking a Head of Marketing. This is a corporate advisory role that will impact all stores across the Middle East and North Africa. As Head of Marketing, reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director and based in their Dubai head office you will be responsible for the Middle East & North Africa Marketing Strategy. The key objective of the position to creatively develop and execute the marketing strategy.

Responsibilities:
•Review and revise the marketing plan
•Evaluate current agencies to fulfill marketing needs
•Analyze, revise and refine the marketing strategy
•Manage and improve marketing budgets
•Develop a structure and a team capable of delivering across MENA stores
•Manage resources to meet growing demand and further development of the brand
•Be responsible for relationship management, including regular communication with business partners and reporting
•Monitor and analyzing market trends
•Study competitors' products and services
•Explore ways of improving the brand image, and increasing profitability
•Identify target markets across the MENA region and develop strategies to communicate with them
•Manage the production of promotional material
•Liaise with other internal departments such as sales and distribution
•Produce reports to monitor results
•Present findings and suggestions to company directors or other senior managers
•Support and Managing the marketing team

Requirements

•Senior female marketer with luxury retail experience
•Ability to plan and manage at both strategic and operational levels
•Strong people & negotiation skill
•Creative thinker
•Exceptional track record of developing and implementing marketing strategies that have consistently met or exceeded planned objectives
•Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a result driven, team oriented environment
•Strong strategic planning and analysis skills in sales, marketing, and business strategy. Numbers-oriented, excellent attention to details
•Effective public speaking skills and presence
•Fluent written and spoken English
•Strong business sense and quick learner

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.