Marketing Director

Company Overview

Our client is one of the global leaders in energy, headquartered in Riyadh. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers, the organisation plays a key role in sustainability, smart cities, and energy-efficient transformation. With a strong, learning-focused culture and a growing presence in Saudi Arabia, our client actively supports Vision 2030 through digitalization and smart infrastructure initiatives. Are you looking for a role where your strategic leadership can shape market positioning, influence global stakeholders, and drive measurable impact?

Role Summary

As the Marketing Director for Saudi Arabia, you will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and lead the full marketing agenda for one of the company’s most important emerging markets. You will be responsible for building and executing a growth plan, defining market positioning, driving product strategy, and leading the marketing team. You can expect to have 3-4 marketing direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the 3-year growth and market strategy , strengthening market differentiation and the company’s go-to-market positioning in KSA.
• Define product, pricing, and promotion frameworks , ensuring effective localization, knowledge transfer, and commercial readiness, supported by accurate forecasting and market demand planning.
• Oversee branding, marketing communications, and digital strategy , including CRM, marketing automation, AI-driven insights, and broader digital marketing initiatives.
• Lead end-user and channel marketing across B2B and B2C , ensuring strong engagement models while maintaining relationships with government entities, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage and develop the marketing team overseeing A&P budgets with a focus on ROI and ensuring alignment with governance, integrity standards, and senior leadership priorities.

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum 15 years of marketing experience, ideally in energy or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong background working with multinational corporations and product-driven business models.
• Deep understanding of the Saudi Arabian market, customer landscape, and regulatory environment.

Proven expertise in :

• Strategic marketing leadership
• Product and channel marketing (B2B & B2C)
• Go-to-market strategy
• Business planning and 4P marketing management
• Market localization and adaptation
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams within fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Engineering background is preferred.
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English fluency.
• High integrity and strong adherence to MNC governance standards.

If you're a strategic marketing leader with a passion for shaping brands, driving growth, and influencing high-impact markets, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to make your mark as Marketing Director.