Marketing Director📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Ethra For Human Resources Consulting is seeking a Marketing Director for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role involves leading the Marketing Department for a prominent holding group client, reporting directly to the Group CEO. The Director will be instrumental in developing and executing the Group’s overall marketing strategy.

Strategic Mandate

The Marketing Director will oversee the marketing activities of approximately 12 brands across the Group’s diverse business sectors. Key objectives include strengthening their market positioning and increasing market share. This position requires ensuring all marketing initiatives are aligned with the Group’s strategic, commercial, and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies for the Holding Group and its subsidiaries.
• Develop annual marketing plans, oversee their implementation, and evaluate results against approved objectives and KPIs.
• Manage the Group’s marketing department, including leading, developing, and evaluating the performance of the marketing team.
• Manage the marketing requirements and strategies for approximately 12 brands across the Group’s different sectors.
• Conduct and oversee market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend assessments to identify growth and market-expansion opportunities.
• Lead the Group’s brand strategy, strengthen brand identity and market positioning, and ensure consistent messaging and marketing standards across all companies and communication channels.
• Oversee all marketing, advertising, and digital campaigns, evaluating their effectiveness and return on investment.
• Oversee digital marketing strategies, digital platforms, social media channels, and the use of data analytics to improve marketing performance.
• Prepare and manage the marketing budget, allocate resources across campaigns and projects, and ensure efficient expenditure.
• Collaborate with executive management and the Group’s business units to align marketing initiatives with operational, commercial, and corporate objectives.
• Build and manage relationships with media organizations, advertising agencies, public-relations firms, digital-marketing agencies, business partners, investors, key clients, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts with advertising agencies, marketing service providers, and suppliers to achieve the best terms and service quality.
• Prepare and present periodic marketing reports, performance analysis, key metrics, and strategic recommendations to executive management.
• Represent the Group at conferences, exhibitions, forums, and relevant local and international industry events.
• Oversee the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility and community-engagement programs and develop initiatives that strengthen its social impact and corporate reputation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing leadership roles.
• Proven experience in leading and managing marketing teams.
• Previous experience managing multiple brands.
• Experience across multiple sectors is preferred, particularly in at least two of the following areas: Hospitality, Restaurants, Retail, and Real Estate.

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate will be a strong and capable decision-maker, adept at leading a marketing team of approximately 12 employees effectively and independently. This role demands a strategic leader who can drive marketing excellence and innovation across a complex, multi-brand environment.

Application Details

Interested candidates who meet the outlined requirements are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.