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We are seeking an experienced Director of Marketing to join our leadership team and drive the next phase of growth for The Chefz . You will be responsible for developing and executing an innovative marketing strategy that aligns with our mission, vision, and business objectives. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in building high-performance marketing teams and executing campaigns that enhance brand equity, accelerate customer acquisition, and drive long-term loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Brand Growth:
  • Lead the development and execution of The Chefz’s comprehensive marketing strategy to drive brand awareness, engagement, and customer acquisition.
  • Shape and refine the positioning of The Chefz as a premium food delivery platform, ensuring consistent and compelling brand messaging across all channels.
  • Oversee the strategic direction of campaigns that resonate with The Chefz's target demographic, ensuring relevance and differentiation in a competitive market.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to continuously refine marketing strategies, monitor industry trends, and identify new growth opportunities.
• Integrated Marketing Campaigns & Innovation:
  • Lead the creation of cross-channel marketing campaigns, blending digital, social, experiential, and traditional media to drive measurable impact.
  • Foster innovative thinking by pushing creative boundaries and exploring new ways to engage with our audience.
  • Implement and scale performance marketing strategies across paid media, social media, SEO, and influencer partnerships.
  • Manage the execution of seasonal, product-focused, and brand-building campaigns that ensure maximum impact.
• Customer Acquisition & Retention Strategy:
  • Develop and optimize customer acquisition strategies focused on building a strong customer base through targeted marketing efforts.
  • Work with the Customer Experience and Product teams to create seamless, consistent, and personalized journeys that boost customer loyalty.
  • Implement retention strategies and build long-term loyalty programs that keep customers coming back to The Chefz.
  • Analyze and optimize customer lifecycle marketing to maximize lifetime value (LTV) and reduce churn.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
  • Develop clear marketing objectives and KPIs, providing leadership and guidance to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
  • Oversee the professional development of marketing team members, ensuring they remain ahead of industry trends and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Growth:
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to ensure marketing initiatives are aligned with business goals and customer needs.
  • Provide insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, driving business decisions that are aligned with both brand and financial objectives.
  • Ensure a high level of integration between marketing activities and other functions, leading to greater efficiency and unified brand messaging.
• Analytics & Reporting:
  • Establish clear reporting and analytics frameworks to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, ensuring regular performance reviews and actionable insights.
  • Manage and optimize the marketing budget to ensure maximum ROI across campaigns and activities.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and leverage data to make informed decisions that drive results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of +8 years of experience in marketing, with at least 4 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record in building and scaling brands, ideally within the tech, delivery, or luxury sectors.
• Expertise in digital marketing, customer acquisition, retention, and integrated campaign management.
• Experience in data-driven decision-making, with strong analytical skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a history of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is highly preferred.
• Based in Riyadh, with the ability to travel as needed

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Advertising, Marketing, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Mobile Food Services, and Food and Beverage Services

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A dynamic and fast-growing F&B brand in Saudi Arabia , redefining the dining experience through premium quality, creativity, and innovation . With a passion for great taste and memorable moments, we are building a brand that blends excellence, originality, and customer delight at every step.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Marketing Director to lead our marketing strategy and execution across all Food & Beverage operations . The role requires a dynamic leader with proven expertise in F&B marketing , brand building, and digital transformation to drive growth, customer engagement, and market share.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with business goals and brand positioning in the F&B sector.
• Lead brand management, communications, and market positioning to strengthen brand equity and visibility.
• Manage annual marketing budgets and P&L responsibilities, ensuring ROI optimization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain, product development, finance) to align marketing initiatives with business strategy.

Branding & Communication

• Lead the development of branding and rebranding campaigns to ensure consistent brand identity across all customer touchpoints.
• Manage communication strategies including traditional media, PR, and social media marketing to drive customer engagement.
• Ensure clear and impactful marketing communication plans for product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns.
• Oversee digital transformation in marketing, with a focus on social media, influencers, and online campaigns.
• Lead digital marketing and e-commerce activations including loyalty apps, delivery platforms, and online ordering systems.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for launching new products, promotions, and partnerships.
• Monitor and analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and competitors to identify new growth opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing marketing team covering communication, digital, branding, and product management.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and data-driven decision-making .

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in marketing , with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the F&B sector .
• Strong knowledge of brand management, digital marketing, and product innovation .
• Proven track record in launching new products and building successful go-to-market strategies .
• Experience in managing large-scale marketing budgets and analyzing ROI.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Deep understanding of Saudi/GCC consumer market trends in food & beverage.

Key Skills

• Leadership & Strategic Planning
• P&L & Budget Management
• Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
• Market Research & Data Analysis

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Overview

Global Talent Partner - Marketing | Digital | Brand | Content & Social | Senior Appointments at Discovered MENA. The Marketing Director will be responsible for shaping and delivering the overall marketing strategy, leading a large cross-functional team that includes senior managers, digital specialists, content creators, designers, and social media executives.

This role requires a balance of creativity and analytical rigor, with a proven track record of driving innovative campaigns, optimising performance through data, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver strategic marketing objectives across multiple projects
• Act as a change leader, embedding a culture of innovation and adaptability
• Contribute to wider business strategy with insight-driven recommendations
• Lead and develop a cross-functional marketing team, ensuring skills and resources are in place for success
• Design and execute innovative B2B and B2C campaigns that drive engagement, growth, and ROI
• Champion the use of marketing technology and data to foster insight-driven decision-making
• Manage budgets and resource allocation with strong commercial accountability
• Share best practices, case studies, and contribute to broader organisational initiatives

Leadership & Impact

• Inspire and cultivate a high-performance culture across the marketing team
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and succession planning to enable long-term growth
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Drive customer-centric strategies informed by market intelligence, surveys, and data

What Success Looks Like

• A highly skilled and motivated marketing team aligned with strategic objectives
• Measurable ROI from campaigns, delivered on time and within budget
• Strong brand positioning and differentiated value propositions in the market
• Seamless integration of digital, data, and marketing technology into operations
• Ongoing innovation in campaign delivery, customer engagement, and business growth

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Marketing Services and Events Services

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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.

Job Description

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

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
• 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.

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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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Overview

Global Talent Partner - Marketing Digital Brand Content & Social Senior Appointments at Discovered MENA. The Marketing Director will be responsible for shaping and delivering the overall marketing strategy, leading a large cross-functional team that includes senior managers, digital specialists, content creators, designers, and social media executives.

This role requires a balance of creativity and analytical rigor, with a proven track record of driving innovative campaigns, optimising performance through data, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver strategic marketing objectives across multiple projects
• Act as a change leader, embedding a culture of innovation and adaptability
• Contribute to wider business strategy with insight-driven recommendations
• Lead and develop a cross-functional marketing team, ensuring skills and resources are in place for success
• Design and execute innovative B2B and B2C campaigns that drive engagement, growth, and ROI
• Champion the use of marketing technology and data to foster insight-driven decision-making
• Manage budgets and resource allocation with strong commercial accountability
• Share best practices, case studies, and contribute to broader organisational initiatives

Leadership & Impact

• Inspire and cultivate a high-performance culture across the marketing team
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and succession planning to enable long-term growth
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Drive customer-centric strategies informed by market intelligence, surveys, and data

What Success Looks Like

• A highly skilled and motivated marketing team aligned with strategic objectives
• Measurable ROI from campaigns, delivered on time and within budget
• Strong brand positioning and differentiated value propositions in the market
• Seamless integration of digital, data, and marketing technology into operations
• Ongoing innovation in campaign delivery, customer engagement, and business growth

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Marketing Services and Events Services

A Cluster Marketing Director for Makkah Hotels, would play a critical role in developing and implementing the annual marketing plan, driving key objectives, current initiatives, and relevant marketing activities relating directly to the cluster. The role will be responsible for leading the cluster’s marketing team and ensuring the department performs an integral role in bringing together all function areas to ensure commercial targets are heightened.

What will I be doing?

As Cluster Marketing Director for Makkah Hotels, you will be responsible for the results of the marketing plan and activities used by the hotel to increase brand awareness, communicate promotions to all relevant target markets and address hotel business needs. Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Business Function

• Develop, proactively manage and implement the annual cluster marketing plan to include eCommerce, brand and loyalty marketing within budget guidelines
• Drive the development of a sound B2B and B2C strategy by segment for each hotel, in line with the commercial focus process
• Responsible for measuring the success of all marketing activities, promotions and campaigns, and producing performance reports for all key stakeholders
• Manage the rollout of marketing initiatives to support the cluster in meeting their revenue targets, also by leveraging key function activity in Regional Marketing, eCommerce, Marketing Operations, Strategic Partnerships and HHonors and third party distribution
• Oversee the execution of all promotional activities, whether local, regional or global, across all available channels, ensuring brand adherence and effectiveness
• Ensure sales and F&B teams receive adequate marketing support, and ensure collateral requirements are met
• Always be the brand champion ensuring all collateral conforms to agreed brand standards and content is compliant of corporate guidelines and within budget guidelines across all marketing activities
• Support individual brand initiatives and ensure hotel brand campaigns are rolled out effectively and communicated using the right tone and voice for each segment
• Develop and manage all social media activity for the cluster and support departmental initiatives
• Recognise and execute opportunities for the loyalty program HHonors as well as other incentive programmes at cluster level, and manage all cluster CRM and database requirements
• Identify local partnership opportunities with the regional team, and oversee the on-going execution of revenue driving activities
• Responsible for building a coherent social media strategy for the hotel and its outlets
• Seek to grow social media followers and to enhance interaction with customers on these sites using relevant tools and techniques
• Respond to customer postings as appropriate tackling any complaints and issues
  
  
  

Managing Execution

• Achieve agreed performance goals and marketing objectives of role set out by the Line Manager
• Manage execution of marketing projects in line with resources and budget objectives
• Be the marketing representative in the cluster during commercial focus meetings, and proactively identify revenue-driving opportunities with other key stakeholders
• Conduct continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends, and use findings to continuously evaluate and drive commercial success
• Ensure full brand compliance across all marketing initiatives at cluster level
• Lead effective content management across all available channels, including hotel website, OTAs, social media, mobile marketing and partnership programs
• Conduct regular cluster marketing audits to meet Centre of Excellence audit requirements
• Participate in all internal and external marketing meetings and attend relevant industry events, training workshops and trade-shows
• Actively support Line Manager on all in-house merchandising activity and ensure all merchandising opportunities are identified and maximised and communicated across organisation
• Respond quickly and efficiently to all internal and external requests
• Understand and champion Hilton core values
  
  
  

Developing Talent

• Create an effective marketing team on property, fostering a productive team culture and encouraging career growth
• Encourage and motivate individuals to achieve key company and personal objectives and targets
• Put in place a dedicated career path for each team member, with the creation of a Personal Development Plan highlighting key development milestones and timelines
• Conduct regular performance reviews, ensuring adequate feedback is given and used proactively for further development
• Highlight and encourage team members to participate in job specific training opportunities and attend internal and external networking industry events
  
  
  

Building Relationships

• Establish excellent open communication with all operational teams, i.e. GM, DBD, F&B and other department heads throughout the region
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with various levels of Hilton’s personnel including corporate and regional marketing, corporate brand, eCommerce, loyalty and partnerships teams
• Proactively develop and maintain effective working relationships with all external customers to include key members of the design and media agencies, partnerships and online marketing
• Excel at being an effective team player to all corporate, regional, cluster and hotel level personnel by demonstrating a ‘can do’ and customer focused attitude, providing peer support, cross-functional and across regions
  
  
  

What are we looking for?

A Cluster Marketing Director serving Hilton Brand hotels and vacations is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• College degree in Marketing or Hotel Management
• Experience of working in a similar marketing position in the hospitality sector
• Experience of managing and motivating a team along with evidence of driving successful team results
• Proven knowledge of creating, leading and managing fundamental and complex projects to tight deadlines
• Experience of developing, creating and managing marketing campaigns with associated costs and working to budget restraints
• Complete understanding of key functions relating to marketing strategies and initiatives whilst managing multiple work streams
• Experience in developing and implementing effective and realistic marketing plans and strategies, including budget evaluation, management and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of management
• Outstanding communication skills in all areas of writing, listening and speaking English. Developed proficiency of native language dependant on location of role.
• Communicate key information effectively to all levels of management using a variety of communication tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, budget management, project and time management
• Able to think analytically, critically and strategically when faced with unique opportunities, challenges, prioritising and identifying productive solutions
• Ability to influence others in key situations whilst maintaining positive relationships
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to include strong leadership, cultural sensitivity
• Execute calculated risks and pre-determine successful outcome
• Ability to relate to the marketing world and adapt to changing priorities quickly and with ease
• An accomplished leader offering excellent judgement, time management and decision making skills
• Professional approach, clean and well groomed at all times
• Friendly demeanour, positive and enthusiastic with a motivational attitude
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, can work autonomously whilst keeping all parties informed
• Honesty, integrity and a passion for hard work
• Creatively minded and has a thirst to work in marketing for the hospitality industry
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent attention to detail
• High energy and the ability to motivate and manage a team - leading by example
• Resourcefulness, customer focused and results oriented
• Enjoys working collaboratively, key team player with a “can do” attitude and thrives on a challenge
• Good understanding of Hilton, its core values and management structure
  
  
  

It will be advantageous in this position if you demonstrate the following capabilities and advantages:

• Master’s degree in Business or Marketing
• Previous experience of working in a marketing role in the hotel industry for a global leader
• Qualifications in Project and Time Management
• Able to speak further key business languages
  
  
  

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations

Hilton Hotels – Makkah

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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The Opportunity

As Marketing Director, you will lead a talented multi-disciplinary team, oversee the full spectrum of marketing, communications, and public relations, and champion creative strategies that reflect the organisations legacy and ambition.

You will be the architect of initiatives that resonate with diverse audiences, from global hospitality markets to culturally significant destinations in Makkah and Madinah.

The role will involve significant global travel, direct engagement with international partners, and high-level representation of the groups portfolio on a global stage.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a forward-thinking marketing and brand strategy that supports the groups growth objectives and vision.

Oversee all marketing functions, including brand management, campaign design, digital strategy, public relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Strengthen the corporate brand identity, ensuring alignment across all subsidiaries and markets.

Drive revenue growth by creating and implementing integrated campaigns that increase service uptake and customer loyalty.

Lead market research, competitor analysis, and customer insight programmes to inform strategic decision-making.

Manage relationships with creative agencies, PR firms, and media partners to deliver high-impact marketing communications.

Ensure brand consistency and regulatory compliance across all channels, campaigns, and markets.

Provide visionary leadership to the marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and performance excellence.

Efficiently manage annual marketing budgets and ensure ROI on all initiatives.

Candidate Profile

10+ years of progressive marketing leadership within the hospitality sector, with at least 3+ years in a senior management role overseeing multi-unit or multi-brand portfolios.

Deep understanding of hospitality, travel, tourism, and service-based marketing within GCC and global markets.

Strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and proven expertise in brand-building and public relations.

Willingness and ability to travel internationally for business engagements.

Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline (Masters or higher preferred).

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A Cluster Marketing Director for Makkah Hotels, would play a critical role in developing and implementing the annual marketing plan, driving key objectives, current initiatives, and relevant marketing activities relating directly to the cluster. The role will be responsible for leading the cluster's marketing team and ensuring the department performs an integral role in bringing together all function areas to ensure commercial targets are heightened.
**What will I be doing?**
As Cluster Marketing Director for Makkah Hotels, you will be responsible for the results of the marketing plan and activities used by the hotel to increase brand awareness, communicate promotions to all relevant target markets and address hotel business needs. Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Business Function
+ Develop, proactively manage and implement the annual cluster marketing plan to include eCommerce, brand and loyalty marketing within budget guidelines
+ Drive the development of a sound B2B and B2C strategy by segment for each hotel, in line with the commercial focus process
+ Responsible for measuring the success of all marketing activities, promotions and campaigns, and producing performance reports for all key stakeholders
+ Manage the rollout of marketing initiatives to support the cluster in meeting their revenue targets, also by leveraging key function activity in Regional Marketing, eCommerce, Marketing Operations, Strategic Partnerships and HHonors and third party distribution
+ Oversee the execution of all promotional activities, whether local, regional or global, across all available channels, ensuring brand adherence and effectiveness
+ Ensure sales and F&B teams receive adequate marketing support, and ensure collateral requirements are met
+ Always be the brand champion ensuring all collateral conforms to agreed brand standards and content is compliant of corporate guidelines and within budget guidelines across all marketing activities
+ Support individual brand initiatives and ensure hotel brand campaigns are rolled out effectively and communicated using the right tone and voice for each segment
+ Develop and manage all social media activity for the cluster and support departmental initiatives
+ Recognise and execute opportunities for the loyalty program HHonors as well as other incentive programmes at cluster level, and manage all cluster CRM and database requirements
+ Identify local partnership opportunities with the regional team, and oversee the on-going execution of revenue driving activities
+ Responsible for building a coherent social media strategy for the hotel and its outlets
+ Seek to grow social media followers and to enhance interaction with customers on these sites using relevant tools and techniques
+ Respond to customer postings as appropriate tackling any complaints and issues
Managing Execution
+ Achieve agreed performance goals and marketing objectives of role set out by the Line Manager
+ Manage execution of marketing projects in line with resources and budget objectives
+ Be the marketing representative in the cluster during commercial focus meetings, and proactively identify revenue-driving opportunities with other key stakeholders
+ Conduct continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends, and use findings to continuously evaluate and drive commercial success
+ Ensure full brand compliance across all marketing initiatives at cluster level
+ Lead effective content management across all available channels, including hotel website, OTAs, social media, mobile marketing and partnership programs
+ Conduct regular cluster marketing audits to meet Centre of Excellence audit requirements
+ Participate in all internal and external marketing meetings and attend relevant industry events, training workshops and trade-shows
+ Actively support Line Manager on all in-house merchandising activity and ensure all merchandising opportunities are identified and maximised and communicated across organisation
+ Respond quickly and efficiently to all internal and external requests
+ Understand and champion Hilton core values
Developing Talent
+ Create an effective marketing team on property, fostering a productive team culture and encouraging career growth
+ Encourage and motivate individuals to achieve key company and personal objectives and targets
+ Put in place a dedicated career path for each team member, with the creation of a Personal Development Plan highlighting key development milestones and timelines
+ Conduct regular performance reviews, ensuring adequate feedback is given and used proactively for further development
+ Highlight and encourage team members to participate in job specific training opportunities and attend internal and external networking industry events
Building Relationships
- Establish excellent open communication with all operational teams, i.e. GM, DBD, F&B and other department heads throughout the region
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with various levels of Hilton's personnel including corporate and regional marketing, corporate brand, eCommerce, loyalty and partnerships teams
- Proactively develop and maintain effective working relationships with all external customers to include key members of the design and media agencies, partnerships and online marketing
- Excel at being an effective team player to all corporate, regional, cluster and hotel level personnel by demonstrating a 'can do' and customer focused attitude, providing peer support, cross-functional and across regions
**What are we looking for?**
A Cluster Marketing Director serving Hilton Brand hotels and vacations is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
+ College degree in Marketing or Hotel Management
+ Experience of working in a similar marketing position in the hospitality sector
+ Experience of managing and motivating a team along with evidence of driving successful team results
+ Proven knowledge of creating, leading and managing fundamental and complex projects to tight deadlines
+ Experience of developing, creating and managing marketing campaigns with associated costs and working to budget restraints
+ Complete understanding of key functions relating to marketing strategies and initiatives whilst managing multiple work streams
+ Experience in developing and implementing effective and realistic marketing plans and strategies, including budget evaluation, management and reporting
+ Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of management
+ Outstanding communication skills in all areas of writing, listening and speaking English. Developed proficiency of native language dependant on location of role.
+ Communicate key information effectively to all levels of management using a variety of communication tools
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, budget management, project and time management
+ Able to think analytically, critically and strategically when faced with unique opportunities, challenges, prioritising and identifying productive solutions
+ Ability to influence others in key situations whilst maintaining positive relationships
+ Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to include strong leadership, cultural sensitivity
+ Execute calculated risks and pre-determine successful outcome
+ Ability to relate to the marketing world and adapt to changing priorities quickly and with ease
+ An accomplished leader offering excellent judgement, time management and decision making skills
+ Professional approach, clean and well groomed at all times
+ Friendly demeanour, positive and enthusiastic with a motivational attitude
+ Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, can work autonomously whilst keeping all parties informed
+ Honesty, integrity and a passion for hard work
+ Creatively minded and has a thirst to work in marketing for the hospitality industry
+ Demonstrated self-starter with excellent attention to detail
+ High energy and the ability to motivate and manage a team - leading by example
+ Resourcefulness, customer focused and results oriented
+ Enjoys working collaboratively, key team player with a "can do" attitude and thrives on a challenge
+ Good understanding of Hilton, its core values and management structure
It will be advantageous in this position if you demonstrate the following capabilities and advantages:
+ Master's degree in Business or Marketing
+ Previous experience of working in a marketing role in the hotel industry for a global leader
+ Qualifications in Project and Time Management
+ Able to speak further key business languages
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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