335 Marketing Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company Description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic marketing leader with a track record of driving highly successful teams across multiple projects. Working alongside the commercial and marketing VP’s the individual will be a key contributor to business strategy providing ideas and insight to drive continuous improvement and develop new initiatives.

As our Marketing Director for Portfolio 3, you will manage a large team of senior managers, marketing executives and specialist functions and will be a skilled marketing strategist able to inspire creativity and enthusiasm in others. You will need to be both highly creative and strongly analytical. You are data-oriented with a history of testing and optimisation and exceptional attention to detail. You will also bring extensive experience in digital marketing and marketing technology, and be accustomed to delivering in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you will do

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure strategic marketing objectives are identified and achieved
• Act as a change management ambassador, demonstrating a positive and constructive attitude towards challenges and change
• Share best practice within the team and wider Global Exhibitions business
• Ensure the team has the appropriate skills and resources to deliver agreed objectives
• Actively contribute to the strategic plans for products within the portfolio
• Manage a cross functional marketing team which includes; event marketers, digital marketing managers, designers, content developers, social media and audience development

Key Performance Indicators:

• Devise and deliver innovative consumer and B2B marketing campaigns to achieve pre-determined objectives/targets
• Marketing team is motivated and appropriately skilled/trained to carry out their responsibilities
• Marketing team works collaboratively with other departments to deliver shared objectives
• Marketing campaigns are delivered within budget with spend allocations based on sound commercial reasoning
• Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Leadership
• Member of the portfolio’s management team
• Represent the Portfolio across ME and divisional groups on marketing, digital, data and customer insights
• Portfolio Sponsor for GDPR
• Active role in the development and implementation of Corporate/EMEA initiatives
• Work with portfolio management to develop value propositions and messaging to drive engagement and conversion
• Identify and deliver key portfolio-wide projects to position products for continued growth (e.g. branding, cross marketing, key account management, first time exhibitor experience etc)
• Understand recent customer survey feedback and apply this information to marketing strategies
• Identify risks to the business achieving marketing targets and work with the portfolio management team to mitigate
• Share marketing case studies and best practice from across the EMEA business by forging collaborative relationships with marketers from across the division

Leadership & Management:

• Lead a team of marketing and digital managers across a portfolio of products
• Provide guidance, feedback and inspiration to the team
• Work with Marketing Managers to ensure successful delivery of marketing campaigns in line with agreed KPI’s, event and divisional strategy
• Work with line reports to develop skills and competencies and ensure they have a clear development roadmap
• Develop succession plan to identify top talent, flight risks and guarantee continuous delivery from the team
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of marketing technology solutions
• Cultivate and demonstrate a high-performance culture within the marketing team
• Campaign Strategy & Delivery
• Lead the portfolio’s marketing strategy. Responsible for the marketing, data and digital portfolio strategy and delivering strategic show marketing
• A clear understanding of the business’s overall mission, how this should be communicated through marketing and PR and an ability to use marketing technology to deliver results
• Responsible for best practice and knowledge sharing (marketing, digital, data and customer insights) across the portfolio and the ME business
• Take the lead and document the results of pilot projects and testing
• Develop the capabilities of marketing across the portfolio, integrating technology into the strategy and tactical delivery. Ensure team are equipped with the skills to deliver a fresh campaign strategy
• Manage budgets and allocate resources amongst projects
• Demonstrate and encourage creative approaches, using market intelligence, and apply it to show content to create unique and engaging visitor experiences
• Work with show teams to optimise the engagement at each touch point in the customer journey by encouraging teams to introduce new ways of marketing and reduce reliance on more familiar activities that produce declining results
• Identify trends in data to encourage teams to do more of what works and less of what doesn’t; navigating the move away from opinion-driven decision making to data-driven decision making

What you will bring

• You have significant marketing leadership experience and are an excellent people manager, with strong experience of managing a high-performing senior team (managing managers)
• You bring extensive experience in consumer marketing, ideally in the events and/or exhibitions industry
• You're great at building relationships with partners and stakeholders, and know how to managesenior stakeholders to develop and maintain long-term, successful, productive relationships
• You can demonstrate a thorough understanding of andexperience in digital (PPC, SEO, online advertising) and direct marketing
• Youcan evidence database development and growth, including segmentation / advanced targeting
• You have significant exposure to design and print suppliers/agencies, and know how to get the best out of the partners and vendors you work with
• You have an analytical and questioning mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You are deadline and target-driven and thrive in a pressurised environment

What would be helpful

Experience of:

• Using marketing automation technology
• Using Eloqua and/or Adobe Experience Manager
• Working with CMS platforms
• Managing social media through scheduling platforms such as Sprout Social or Hootesuite etc.
• Social media listening and sentiment analysis
• Marketing analytics and reporting platforms (Google Analytics/Adobe or others)
• B2B Events/Exhibitionsmarketing
• Formal business/marketing training or degree/higher education qualification

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen.

What you will get

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 28days
• School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 2monthsevery year
• Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children)
• Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only)

International Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices

Local Relocation Package *:

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices

*If eligible

We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances, and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic marketing leader with a track record of driving highly successful teams across multiple projects. Working alongside the commercial and marketing VP’s the individual will be a key contributor to business strategy providing ideas and insight to drive continuous improvement and develop new initiatives.

As our Marketing Director for Portfolio 3, you will manage a large team of senior managers, marketing executives and specialist functions and will be a skilled marketing strategist able to inspire creativity and enthusiasm in others. You will need to be both highly creative and strongly analytical. You are data-oriented with a history of testing and optimisation and exceptional attention to detail. You will also bring extensive experience in digital marketing and marketing technology, and be accustomed to delivering in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you will do

Key responsibilities :

• Ensure strategic marketing objectives are identified and achieved
• Act as a change management ambassador, demonstrating a positive and constructive attitude towards challenges and change
• Share best practice within the team and wider Global Exhibitions business
• Ensure the team has the appropriate skills and resources to deliver agreed objectives
• Actively contribute to the strategic plans for products within the portfolio
• Manage a cross functional marketing team which includes; event marketers, digital marketing managers, designers, content developers, social media and audience development

Key Performance Indicators :

• Devise and deliver innovative consumer and B2B marketing campaigns to achieve pre-determined objectives / targets
• Marketing team is motivated and appropriately skilled / trained to carry out their responsibilities
• Marketing team works collaboratively with other departments to deliver shared objectives
• Marketing campaigns are delivered within budget with spend allocations based on sound commercial reasoning
• Main Duties & Responsibilities :
• Leadership
• Member of the portfolio’s management team
• Represent the Portfolio across ME and divisional groups on marketing, digital, data and customer insights
• Active role in the development and implementation of Corporate / EMEA initiatives
• Work with portfolio management to develop value propositions and messaging to drive engagement and conversion
• Identify and deliver key portfolio-wide projects to position products for continued growth (e.g. branding, cross marketing, key account management, first time exhibitor experience etc)
• Understand recent customer survey feedback and apply this information to marketing strategies
• Identify risks to the business achieving marketing targets and work with the portfolio management team to mitigate
• Share marketing case studies and best practice from across the EMEA business by forging collaborative relationships with marketers from across the division

Leadership & Management :

• Lead a team of marketing and digital managers across a portfolio of products
• Provide guidance, feedback and inspiration to the team
• Work with Marketing Managers to ensure successful delivery of marketing campaigns in line with agreed KPI’s, event and divisional strategy
• Work with line reports to develop skills and competencies and ensure they have a clear development roadmap
• Develop succession plan to identify top talent, flight risks and guarantee continuous delivery from the team
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of marketing technology solutions
• Cultivate and demonstrate a high-performance culture within the marketing team
• Lead the portfolio’s marketing strategy. Responsible for the marketing, data and digital portfolio strategy and delivering strategic show marketing
• A clear understanding of the business’s overall mission, how this should be communicated through marketing and PR and an ability to use marketing technology to deliver results
• Responsible for best practice and knowledge sharing (marketing, digital, data and customer insights) across the portfolio and the ME business
• Take the lead and document the results of pilot projects and testing
• Develop the capabilities of marketing across the portfolio, integrating technology into the strategy and tactical delivery. Ensure team are equipped with the skills to deliver a fresh campaign strategy
• Manage budgets and allocate resources amongst projects
• Demonstrate and encourage creative approaches, using market intelligence, and apply it to show content to create unique and engaging visitor experiences
• Work with show teams to optimise the engagement at each touch point in the customer journey by encouraging teams to introduce new ways of marketing and reduce reliance on more familiar activities that produce declining results
• Identify trends in data to encourage teams to do more of what works and less of what doesn’t; navigating the move away from opinion-driven decision making to data-driven decision making

Qualifications

What you will bring

• You have significant marketing leadership experience and are an excellent people manager, with strong experience of managing a high-performing senior team (managing managers)
• You bring extensive experience in consumer marketing, ideally in the events and / or exhibitions industry
• You're great at building relationships with partners and stakeholders, and know how to managesenior stakeholders to develop and maintain long-term, successful, productive relationships
• You can demonstrate a thorough understanding of andexperience in digital (PPC, SEO, online advertising) and direct marketing
• Youcan evidence database development and growth, including segmentation / advanced targeting
• You have significant exposure to design and print suppliers / agencies, and know how to get the best out of the partners and vendors you work with
• You have an analytical and questioning mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You are deadline and target-driven and thrive in a pressurised environment

What would be helpful

Experience of :

• Using marketing automation technology
• Using Eloqua and / or Adobe Experience Manager
• Working with CMS platforms
• Managing social media through scheduling platforms such as Sprout Social or Hootesuite etc.
• Social media listening and sentiment analysis
• Marketing analytics and reporting platforms (Google Analytics / Adobe or others)
• B2B Events / Exhibitionsmarketing
• Formal business / marketing training or degree / higher education qualification

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen.

Additional Information

What you will get

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 28days
• School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 2monthsevery year
• Family visa costs
• up to a max of three children)
• Expat only)

International Relocation Package

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods / excess baggage costs on production of receipts / invoices

Local Relocation Package

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods / excess baggage costs on production of receipts / invoices
• If eligible

We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances, and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.

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Join to apply for the Marketing Strategy, Account Director role at 54

Description

Application Deadline: 19 August 2025

Department: Marketing

Location: KSA

• Brand and campaign development

• Work with the creative department to develop the look and feel of new campaigns
• Develop campaign strategies, ensuring consideration of target audiences, identifying appropriate tactics and channels to engage (and where necessary ‘convert’)
• Co-ordinate a team to ensure that key workstreams are activated and delivered in keeping with pre-agreed timelines

• Social Media and content

• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of content calendars across key platforms
• Work with internal and external content creators to deliver high-quality assets (video, static, reels, stories, etc.)
• Ensure social media engagement, follower growth, and performance metrics align with campaign goals
• Use insights and analytics to inform content decisions and platform selection
• Align storytelling and content output with brand values and campaign objectives

• Client delivery

• The Marketing Strategy, Account Director will lead on the agency’s key Marketing accounts and will need to ensure the very highest levels of delivery
• As the account lead, the Marketing Strategy, Account Director will be responsible for the delivery of our services and meeting client KPIs
• Oversight of services including: sales & marketing strategy, PR & comms, advertising, social media management, digital marketing, event activation, content development, research & analysis

• Stakeholder Relations

• Manage work in progress (WIP) documents and delivery of regular reports
• Oversee the procurement and management of external agencies, when necessary
• Build trust and support amongst key business leaders and industry stakeholders

• Partner and stakeholder management

• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure maximum leverage of external channels and ensure objectives are being considered throughout
• Work with, and across, internal departments to generate shared benefits through the delivery of campaigns

• Team Liaison

• Excellent communication and team player
• Have strong relations and regular dialogue with all other senior managers to ensure solutions to overall departmental objectives are catered for

• Reporting

• Provide concise updates to senior management and key stakeholders
  
  

• Knowledge of current trends relating to sports marketing
• Knowledge of the sport, lifestyle and news media landscapes in KSA
• Experience working across the marketing mix and delivering strategic solutions, utilising a range of modern marketing tactics and practices
• Experience in developing cross-channel campaigns for consumer facing brands or events
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks
• Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce reports
• English and Arabic-speaking preferred
• Be an excellent up-and-down manager
  
  

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Discretionary Company Bonus – up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual
• 33 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
• Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 Sunday to Thursday with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Join to apply for the Senior Marketing Director role at Massar Business Solutions

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We are seeking a Senior Marketing Director to lead the strategy and execution of marketing for a flagship global event, delivered in partnership with a high-level government entity.

Based full-time in Riyadh, this is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded marketing leader to shape one of the most high-profile global events working closely with senior government stakeholders while representing companies interests and ensuring world-class execution.

About The Role

Youll be embedded with the client team on the ground in Riyadh, acting as the senior marketing representative. Youll take full ownership of the marketing strategy — from initial planning and narrative development to campaign delivery, stakeholder approvals, and post-event analysis.

This is a strategic leadership role that blends external relationship management, campaign creation, and hands-on execution. It's ideal for someone who thrives in cross-cultural, high-stakes environments and can confidently navigate both government protocols and commercial priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, shape, and lead the complete marketing strategy for a flagship, government-led global event, from narrative development and campaign planning to delivery and optimisation across all channels Develop and execute targeted go-to-market strategies for audience acquisition and sponsor engagement, using global market insights to inform positioning and messaging
• Build and implement partnership marketing strategies with associations and industry groups to expand audience reach, enhance brand positioning, and support commercial objectives
• Serve as the senior marketing liaison between this company and the government partner, managing day-to-day alignment, approvals, and strategic communication
• Align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including marketing, content, production, commercial, and partnerships around shared campaign objectives, messaging priorities, and delivery timelines
• Deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, email, partnerships, and marketing and sales collateral ensuring alignment, consistency, and measurable impact
• Collaborate with the partners website team to ensure timely and accurate updates of event content, including speakers, agenda, exhibition details, floorplan, and sales materials
• Oversee audience segmentation, CRM workflows, registration systems, and campaign reporting to support end-to-end engagement and performance tracking
• Brief and manage media and agency partners to maintain message consistency, elevate brand presence, and deliver strong return on investment
• Oversee marketing budget planning and optimisation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and securing timely approval for spend across agreed channels
• Guide and coordinate Beacons internal marketing team, ensuring seamless delivery, shared priorities, and alignment with the government partners expectations
• Lead coordination across government, operations, and tech teams to deliver a robust registration setup integrating CRM systems and the Delegate Connect platform for efficient data capture, attendee management, and engagement tracking
  
  

• 10+ years experience in B2B event marketing, ideally across global or government-led initiatives
• A strategic mindset paired with hands-on delivery expertise
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken
• Proven success managing senior stakeholders and navigating complex approval structures
• Strong working knowledge of CRM and automation platforms (HubSpot preferred)
• A high level of cultural awareness, discretion, and professionalism
  
  

• Strategic ownership of one of the most high-profile global events in the mining and resources sector
• The opportunity to work directly with a government partner on an initiative of national and international significance
• A collaborative, globally distributed team environment.
• Competitive compensation and support for relocation if required
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking aMarketing Director - Growth & Brand to lead VIPKid’s brand and growth initiatives in the Saudi market. This role requires a strategic leader with strong local networks, proven marketing expertise, and the ability to build high-impact collaborations with advertising agencies, influencers, schools, and other key partners.

Brand Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute brand-building and content strategies aligned with VIPKid’s global vision.
• Oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns across social media, influencers, offline events, and PR.

Performance Marketing & Optimization

• Monitor campaign results and optimize ROI.
• Work closely with the HQ marketing team to ensure seamless execution of global strategies in the Saudi market.

Influencer, Content & Social Media

• Build long-term influencer relationships to enhance brand awareness and generate leads.
• Supervise influencer campaign content to ensure brand consistency and local market relevance.

Partnership Development

• Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with top advertising agencies, influencers, and community organizations.
• Leverage personal networks to create high-value collaborations that drive customer acquisition.

Event & Community Marketing

• Organize and manage events, sponsorships, and brand activations.
• Represent VIPKid in local educational and family-oriented events.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in marketing, partnerships, or brand management.
• Proven track record in influencer collaborations and advertising agency partnerships.
• Preferably with experience in the online Education industry

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills in Arabic and English.
• Existing network in the Saudi media, education, or consumer sectors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  

• Be part of a global leading online education brand with a fast-growing presence in the Middle East.
• Opportunity to build VIPKid’s market presence in Saudi Arabia from the ground up.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and significant growth opportunities.

We are seeking aMarketing Director - Growth & Brand to lead VIPKid’s brand and growth initiatives in the Saudi market. This role requires a strategic leader with strong local networks, proven marketing expertise, and the ability to build high-impact collaborations with advertising agencies, influencers, schools, and other key partners.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking aMarketing Director - Growth & Brand to lead VIPKid’s brand and growth initiatives in the Saudi market. This role requires a strategic leader with strong local networks, proven marketing expertise, and the ability to build high-impact collaborations with advertising agencies, influencers, schools, and other key partners.

Brand Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute brand-building and content strategies aligned with VIPKid’s global vision.
• Oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns across social media, influencers, offline events, and PR.

Performance Marketing & Optimization

• Monitor campaign results and optimize ROI.
• Work closely with the HQ marketing team to ensure seamless execution of global strategies in the Saudi market.

Influencer, Content & Social Media

• Build long-term influencer relationships to enhance brand awareness and generate leads.
• Supervise influencer campaign content to ensure brand consistency and local market relevance.

Partnership Development

• Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with top advertising agencies, influencers, and community organizations.
• Leverage personal networks to create high-value collaborations that drive customer acquisition.

Event & Community Marketing

• Organize and manage events, sponsorships, and brand activations.
• Represent VIPKid in local educational and family-oriented events.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in marketing, partnerships, or brand management.
• Proven track record in influencer collaborations and advertising agency partnerships.
• Preferably with experience in the online Education industry

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills in Arabic and English.
• Existing network in the Saudi media, education, or consumer sectors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  

• Be part of a global leading online education brand with a fast-growing presence in the Middle East.
• Opportunity to build VIPKid’s market presence in Saudi Arabia from the ground up.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and significant growth opportunities.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries E-Learning Providers

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