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Marketing Director
Eaton SAKS International Group
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
3 weeks ago
Brand StrategyMulti Brand Portfolio ManagementMarketing LeadershipCommercial AcumenStakeholder InfluenceTeam Building
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About the Role
Eaton SAKS International is recruiting a Director of Marketing for a leading fashion and lifestyle retail organization in Dubai. Reporting to the CEO, this executive role involves defining brand strategy, managing a multi-brand portfolio, and driving commercial performance.
Key Skills for This Role
Brand StrategyMulti Brand Portfolio ManagementMarketing LeadershipCommercial AcumenStakeholder InfluenceTeam Building
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the long term brand, customer and marketing strategy across a diverse multi brand retail portfolio
- Strengthen brand equity by enhancing customer relevance while preserving the distinct identity and positioning of each brand
- Develop a portfolio wide approach to customer engagement that builds long term brand preference, loyalty and sustainable commercial value
- Identify strategic opportunities to enhance brand performance, strengthen customer relationships and accelerate sustainable business growth
- Ensure marketing strategies are closely aligned with customer, product and commercial priorities through strong partnership with Commercial, Merchandising and Retail leadership
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape strategic priorities, providing expert counsel on brand, customer and marketing performance
- Influence and align Brand Managing Directors and senior Commercial, Merchandising and Retail leaders to drive enterprise wide collaboration
- Establish robust governance frameworks for marketing strategy, brand stewardship, investment prioritization and performance measurement across the portfolio
- Lead strategic agency and external partner relationships to ensure exceptional execution, brand integrity and strong commercial outcomes
Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of progressive marketing leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or director level role
- Demonstrated experience within internationally recognized fashion, lifestyle, luxury or multi category retail
- Experience leading marketing within highly competitive Western European retail markets is highly valued
- Proven experience managing multi brand or multi category portfolio marketing at a senior level
- Track record of reporting to and influencing at CEO and Board level
- Experience owning significant marketing budgets and demonstrating accountability for ROI and commercial outcomes
- Full professional fluency in English — both written and spoken
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THE OPPORTUNITY
- Eaton SAKS International has been exclusively retained to identify and appoint an exceptional Director of Marketing for one of the Middle East's most respected fashion and lifestyle retail organizations.
- Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Marketing will serve as the primary architect of portfolio wide brand strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Marketing and Portfolio Leadership
- Define and lead the long term brand, customer and marketing strategy across a diverse multi brand retail portfolio, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic and commercial priorities.
- Strengthen brand equity by enhancing customer relevance while preserving the distinct identity and positioning of each brand.
- Develop a portfolio wide approach to customer engagement that builds long term brand preference, loyalty and sustainable commercial value.
- Identify strategic opportunities to enhance brand performance, strengthen customer relationships and accelerate sustainable business growth.
- Ensure marketing strategies are closely aligned with customer, product and commercial priorities through strong partnership with Commercial, Merchandising and Retail leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape strategic priorities, providing expert counsel on brand, customer and marketing performance.
- Influence and align Brand Managing Directors and senior Commercial, Merchandising and Retail leaders to drive enterprise wide collaboration across a complex, matrixed organization.
- Establish robust governance frameworks for marketing strategy, brand stewardship, investment prioritization and performance measurement across the portfolio.
- Lead strategic agency and external partner relationships to ensure exceptional execution, brand integrity and strong commercial outcomes.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 12 years of progressive marketing leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or director level role.
- Demonstrated experience within internationally recognized fashion, lifestyle, luxury or multi category retail, with a strong track record of building brand equity and driving commercial performance.
- Experience leading marketing within highly competitive Western European retail markets, particularly the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Benelux or the Nordics, is highly valued.
- Prior GCC or MENA regional experience is beneficial but not a prerequisite.
- Proven experience managing multi brand or multi category portfolio marketing at a senior level.
- Track record of reporting to and influencing at CEO and Board level.
- Experience owning significant marketing budgets and demonstrating accountability for ROI and commercial outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline is preferred; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Language Requirements
- Full professional fluency in English — both written and spoken — is essential.
CRITICAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Vision & Brand Leadership
- Commercial Acumen & P&L Ownership
- Multi Brand Portfolio Management
- Consumer centric Leadership
- Stakeholder Influence & Executive Presence
- Team Building & Talent Development
- Leading Through Ambiguity & Complexity
- Cross Cultural Leadership & Adaptability
WHY THIS ROLE
- This is a defining leadership opportunity for a senior marketing executive ready to make their mark on one of the Middle East's most prominent retail platforms.
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