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Thales

<div>Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s airport.
Regional Marketing Manager &ndash; META
Dubai &ndash; hybrid.
Are you an experienced Marketing Manager looking for their next opportunity? Do you have expertise in the cybersecurity space? Want to work for a company on the forefront of innovative technology? Apply today&hellip;
What the role has to offer:<ul><li>
Work in a fast-paced environment within a highly visible team!</li><li>
Set the marketing strategy within our META market arena.</li><li>
Design and drive innovative marketing plans to help the company achieve its strategic goals.</li></ul>
About the role:
Thales is looking for a Global IAM Marketing Manager to join the team, covering META markets. You will join a high performing team at the forefront of cyber security innovation and help drive our growth across META markets. You will work closely with the Sales and Customer Success teams, as well as the wider marketing teams, to drive business growth through in person and virtual events, as well as demand generation campaigns in META.
Day to day you will:
<ul><li>Develop, execute and measure an integrated demand generation marketing plan aimed at generating pipeline. The plan must align with and support the achievement of the overall Regional Marketing goals.</li><li>
Partner closely with the Sales time to achieve company goals.</li><li>
Plan and execute events and campaigns.</li><li>
Identifying ideal customer profiles (ICP) and buyer personas, for target account selection that align with solutions and product.</li><li>
Create and deliver marketing programs and campaigns for priority accounts and key segments within the region and support sales teams with sales driven marketing activities.</li><li>
Partner with our content team and third-party agencies to create and localize content and messaging and adapt for 1-to-1, 1-to-few or 1-to-many sales and marketing initiatives across the entire buyer&rsquo;s funnel.</li><li>
Segment Marketing: Localize global messaging and develop segment-specific content and campaigns tailored to industry verticals and market maturity across META.</li><li>
Partner Marketing: Build joint marketing strategies with key channel and technology partners to generate demand, increase co-branding impact, and support regional revenue goals.</li><li>
Customer Marketing: Design and execute integrated campaigns that nurture our customer base and drive product adoption, upsell opportunities, and advocacy.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with global product marketing, sales, customer success, field teams, and the partner ecosystem to align go-to-market plans.</li><li>
Use data to track campaign effectiveness, optimize program performance, and continuously evolve tactics based on regional feedback and KPIs (i.e. Marketing Sourced Pipeline, Bookings, and others).</li><li>
Report metrics via SFDC and Power BI to present to regional sales and marketing teams.</li></ul>
About you:
You should have a strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape alongside marketing execution and strategy. You should be an excellent relationship builder and creative marketer who can work independently whilst also knowing the importance of collaborating with your 
marketing team and other departments (procurement, creative services, external vendors, etc) to reach business goals. Proven experience across customer marketing, demand generation, partner marketing, and segment marketing in a regional 
or field marketing capacity.
What We Can Offer
We&rsquo;re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you&rsquo;ll have a variety of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that&rsquo;s why we offer you the flexibility to do what&rsquo;s important to you; whether that&rsquo;s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!</div>

Regional Marketing Manager - META

Smiths Group

<div>Company Description 
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security &amp; defence, space &amp; aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 
Job Description 
This role is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and reporting strategic marketing programs across MEA &amp; APAC region. It plays a critical role in driving regional growth by aligning marketing initiatives with commercial objectives, in close collaboration with the Regional Sales Directors and sales teams. The role includes people management responsibilities, overseeing the two Regional Marketing Specialists located in India. 
<ul><li>
Develop and execute targeted, defined and measurable regional marketing plans that align with business objectives and drive growth</li><li>
Manage both Regional Marketing Specialist MEA and Regional Marketing Specialist APAC, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure successful execution of regional marketing initiatives across regions</li><li>
Lead the development and execution of Channel Marketing strategies, enabling agents and distributors to maximize market impact</li><li>
Ensure local compliance with brand guidelines; Train regions and sites to ensure appropriate brand deployment.</li><li>
Create regional content including customer testimonials and case studies that support the regional marketing plan</li><li>
Coordinate and support approved regional trade shows and other customer events ensuring alignment with global marketing strategies and standards</li><li>
Provide market intelligence from the regional perspective, including analysis and Voice of Customer input. Gather, synthesize, and provide market analysis and intelligence from the field to global Marketing</li><li>
Participate in ad hoc requests for various initiatives, including new product launches, site openings and M&amp;A activities, contributing marketing expertise and regional insights</li><li>
Consolidate regional feedback, assess campaign performance and demand generation, and provide regional market insights back to global marketing</li><li>
Lead the development, customization, and execution of John Crane&rsquo;s marketing strategy for MEA &amp; APAC regions, ensuring alignment with global objectives and local business priorities</li><li>
Serve as the primary marketing contact for the MEA &amp; APAC sales organization, reporting directly to the &lsquo;Sr Regional Marketing Manager&rsquo; and collaborating closely with the Regional Sales Directors and sales teams in both regions</li><li>
Drive Channel Marketing initiatives by equipping agents and distributors with localized tools, campaigns, and strategic support to enhance partner engagement and performance</li><li>
Provide strategic marketing direction for the region, supporting demand generation, new product launches, and vertical marketing initiatives to drive market share growth</li><li>
Operate with a high level of autonomy, demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence both regional and global stakeholders</li><li>
Develop and implement marketing programs tailored to both MEA &amp; APAC regions, ensuring consistency with global strategies and responsiveness to local business needs</li><li>
Manage two Regional Marketing Specialists, ensuring strategic alignment, clear goals, and strong execution through coaching and development</li><li>
Collaborate across Marcomms, Channel, Digital, Performance, and Sales Enablement to ensure cohesive execution of initiatives</li><li>
Support global teams with localized content and work with strategic marketing and portfolio teams to identify regional portfolio gaps. Contribute to the development of white papers, case studies, and sales tools</li><li>
Execute regional marketing campaigns and brand-building activities, including regional content development, tradeshows, technical seminars, lead management, and customer retention programs</li><li>
Manage the application of brand strategy and design guidelines in the region. Collaborate with the Brand Identity and Events Manager to ensure consistent and compliant use of brand assets</li><li>
Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing global marketing team, with the opportunity to shape regional strategy, influence global initiatives, and make a measurable impact on business growth</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Min 8 years&rsquo; Experience as a Marketing Generalist/Manager</li><li>
Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members effectively</li><li>
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with ability to plan over 3-year time span</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>
Ability to work cross-functionally in dynamic and flexible environment</li><li>
Bachelor's degree ideally in business/marketing</li><li>
Demonstrated track record of executing marketing plans, preferably in an industrial B2B environment, and be comfortable interfacing with internal/external</li><li>
Must have the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and flexible environment.</li><li>
Proficiency in CRM tools (preferable SAP C4C) and lead management process</li><li>
Must have a high degree of written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.<div></div>
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation &ndash; including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career&rsquo;s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)</div>

Regional Marketing Manager, MEA & APAC

ADISSEO

<ul><li>1591</li><li>
Dubai, United Arab Emirates</li><li>
Marketing</li><li>
IMEA</li><li>
Permanent</li><li>
Hybrid</li></ul>
 <div>Overview<div> 
Welcome diversity and apply as you are! 
At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be. 
 
By joining Adisseo, you will join committed people who make the difference every day to contribute to this challenge. 
By joining Adisseo, you will integrate a dynamic international environment. 
By joining Adisseo, you will discover a world full of opportunities for every stage of your career by being actor to your professional journey.</div><div></div><div> 
Role Purpose</div><div>
The Regional Marketing Operations &amp; Omnichannel Manager will oversee and coordinate the marketing support team across the MEA and ISC regions. This role ensures operational excellence in marketing processes, drives the effective use of omnichannel and digital marketing platforms, and measures ROI to optimize marketing impact. The position supervises the Marketing Events Specialist (MEA, Dubai) and the Marketing Admin (ISC, India), ensuring seamless integration of digital, physical, and partner-driven activities. The role will also ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, alignment with global campaigns, and effective collaboration with sales and global marketing stakeholders</div> 
 
Responsibilities<div></div><div> 
Key Responsibilities</div><div><div>
Omnichannel Strategy &amp; Execution</div></div><ul><li>
Design and execute omnichannel engagement strategies across digital, physical, and partner channels to create seamless customer journeys.</li><li>
Ensure global campaigns are adapted and locally activated by developing a standardized process to support the marketing managers.</li><li>
Oversee consistent content and messaging across channels (events, social, email, webinars, distributor platforms, etc.).</li><li>
Drive collaboration between marketing, sales, and distributors to deliver a unified customer experience.</li></ul><div><div>
Digital Marketing Leadership</div></div><ul><li>
Lead the deployment of digital tools and channels (email, social media, SEO, paid campaigns, virtual events, analytics platforms).</li><li>
Introduce and optimize marketing automation, CRM-marketing integration, and dashboards to improve efficiency and personalization.</li><li>
Explore innovative channels and tactics to strengthen visibility, engagement, and lead generation.</li></ul><div><div>
ROI &amp; Budget Accountability</div></div><ul><li>
Track, analyse, and report the ROI of marketing activities, including digital campaigns, omnichannel activations, events, and sponsorships.</li><li>
Own and monitor the regional marketing budget, ensuring accurate allocation, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>
Provide insights and recommendations to improve the cost-effectiveness of marketing investments.</li></ul><div><div>
Marketing Operations Excellence</div></div><ul><li>
Develop standardized processes, templates, and KPIs to ensure efficiency and alignment with global and regional objectives.</li><li>
Maintain accurate documentation of marketing activities, budgets, and ROI evaluations.</li><li>
Establish reporting routines for internal stakeholders to ensure transparency, governance, and accountability.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, brand standards, and legal/regulatory requirements.</li></ul><div><div>
Team Management &amp; Coordination</div></div><ul><li>
Directly manage and coach the Marketing Events Specialist (MEA) and the Marketing Admin (ISC).</li><li>
Ensure effective coordination of event management, administrative support, and record-keeping across regions.</li><li>
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team.</li></ul>
 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in marketing, with at least 3 years in digital and omnichannel leadership.</li><li>
Track record in managing budgets, ROI analysis, and performance reporting.</li><li>
Excellent knowledge of digital marketing, CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms.</li><li>
Proven people management experience, preferably across multi-country or regional teams.</li><li>
Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to coordinate across geographies and functions.</li><li>
Travel time will be limited to around 20%, mainly to the exhibitions, big events i.e. Adisseo Academy and Marketing Team meetings.</li><li>
Language: English is a must. Arabic is an important asset.</li></ul></div>

Regional Marketing Operations & Omnichannel Manager IMEA

Pernod Ricard

<div>Purpose of the position
The Regional Manager at Pernod Ricard is responsible for driving sales and brand visibility across the designated region while embodying our unique culture and values.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Distributor Management<ul><li>Forge strong partnerships with local distribution partner to ensure optimal product representation.</li><li>Implement creative marketing strategies tailored to regional tastes and preferences.</li><li>Collaborate with Marketing and Trade Marketing teams in the development of brand campaigns for On-Trade, Off-Trade &amp; e-Commerce channels.</li></ul>
Drive Sales Growth<ul><li>Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Establish the channel &amp; portfolio strategy, objective and schedules; oversee customer segmentation and distribution plans; assess, design, manage, monitor and optimize contracts, pricing and trade terms to drive profitability and sustainable growth.</li><li>Lead a team of sales professionals to achieve and exceed sales targets across the region.</li><li>Motivate and coach direct reports, share knowledge and provide leadership solutions.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate performance, recommend promotion, bonus and competency assessment gradings in order to secure a committed and efficient team</li></ul>
Sales Forecasting &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Manage the sales forecast process in collaboration with internal &amp; external stakeholders to deliver sustainable business growth.</li><li>Provide backup rationale for monthly reports (sales volume, CBM, competitor movements) to Commercial Director.</li></ul>
Foster a Unified Team Culture<ul><li>Cultivate a culture of connectivity and collaboration among team members across borders.</li><li>Encourage open communication and the sharing of best practices within the team.</li><li>Promote a spirit of conviviality and fun in team activities and engagements.</li></ul>
Innovate and Adapt<ul><li>Identify and leverage market trends to innovate product offerings and sales strategies.</li><li>Welcome unexpected challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.</li><li>Encourage team members to propose and explore new ideas that align with our brand values.</li></ul>
Engage with Local Communities<ul><li>Build relationships with local stakeholders and communities to enhance brand reputation.</li><li>Participate in community events to promote our commitment to social responsibility.</li><li>Support initiatives that align with our grounded values and commitment to sustainability.</li></ul>
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in sales &amp; distributor management, preferably in the UAE beverage or FMCG sector.
Capabilities:<ul><li>Authentic in leadership style</li><li>Collaborative and inclusive</li><li>Results-oriented</li><li>Innovative thinker</li><li>Socially responsible</li></ul>
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-02-02
Target End Date:</div>

Regional Manager - Dubai

Boomi

<div><div>About Boomi and What Makes Us Special

Are you ready to work at a fast-growing company where you can make a difference? Boomi aims to make the world a better place by connecting everyone to everything, anywhere. Our award-winning, intelligent integration and automation platform helps organizations power the future of business. At Boomi, you'll work with world-class people and industry-leading technology. We hire trailblazers with an entrepreneurial spirit who can solve challenging problems, make a real impact, and want to be part of building something big. If this sounds like a good fit for you, check out boomi.com or visit our Boomi Careers page to learn more.</div>
As Boomi continues to expand its presence in the META region, we are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Field Marketing Manager to drive demand generation, execute impactful marketing initiatives, and support our regional growth. This role is perfect for an experienced B2B marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the nuances of the Middle East market, and can seamlessly align marketing strategies with sales objectives. If you're passionate about creating high-impact campaigns, building strong partnerships, and driving revenue growth, we'd love to hear from you!

Please also note that this is a hybrid office/remote role where you will work 3 days per week from our Dubai office; and 2 days remotely.

Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with local sales leadership to develop, implement and execute go-to-market plans for the Middle East markets.
</li>
<li>Organize and execute local events and activities, including trade shows, industry or third-party events, C-level engagements, virtual events, and workshops, to drive demand and pipeline progression.
</li>
<li>Localize global campaigns, execute targeted marketing initiatives, and implement Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies (1:Few) to generate leads and accelerate pipeline growth.
</li>
<li>Manage local partner marketing efforts, including engagement with local SIs and coordinating partner marketing plans across the META region.
</li>
<li>Align marketing initiatives with pipeline and revenue objectives.
</li>
<li>Analyze campaign performance to meet new logo and customer expansion targets.
</li>
<li>Support the creation and promotion of local customer references.
</li>
<li>Act as the &quot;single point of contact&quot; for all marketing activities in the META region</li></ul> 

Essential Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Educated to degree level or similar with strong commercial acumen.
</li>
<li>8-10 years of Field Marketing experience in B2B tech, ideally with a SaaS or Enterprise Software vendor.
</li>
<li>Regional experience in META markets, particularly Saudi Arabia and UAE.
</li>
<li>Fluency in English &amp; Arabic</li>
<li>
Proven track record in event planning, campaign execution, and ABM strategies.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in demand generation, pipeline creation, and revenue growth.
</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills, including event ROI measurement and data-driven decision-making.
</li>
<li>Self-starter with excellent event management and project ownership skills.
</li>
<li>Familiarity with sales and marketing automation tools such as SalesForce, Marketo, or similar, adept in closed-loop lead management and reporting.
</li>
<li>Skilled in budget management and resource allocation.
</li>
<li>Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.</li></ul><div> 

Be Bold. Be You. Be Boomi. We take pride in our culture and core values and are committed to being a place where everyone can be their true, authentic self. Our team members are our most valuable resources, and we look for and encourage diversity in backgrounds, thoughts, life experiences, knowledge, and capabilities.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Boomi strives to create an inclusive and accessible environment for candidates and employees. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please submit a request to talent@boomi.com. This inbox is strictly for accommodations, please do not send resumes or general inquiries.</div></div>

Field Marketing Manager, META Region- Dubai, Hybrid

Henkel

Responsibilities <ul><li>Align, adapt, and implement initiatives to support brand and business objectives.</li><li>Co-create and supervise digital, social media, and e-commerce communications for brands, ensuring effective localization.</li><li>Contribute to global or regional innovation, category, and branding activities.</li><li>Steer and execute marketing, advertising, and promotional activities to drive brand performance.</li><li>Provide marketing inputs to inform the relevant marketing master plan.</li><li>Analyze competitor scenarios and draw actionable conclusions despite limited market data.</li><li>Ensure consistency in market sizing methodology and develop tangible sales tools.</li><li>Oversee the implementation of channel strategies to maximize reach and impact.</li><li>Coordinate with external agencies on concepts, strategies, and budget considerations.</li><li>Manage resources to ensure timely local execution of initiatives.</li><li>Execute brand management and sales promotion activities at the local level.</li><li>Take ownership of L17 steering to align brand execution with strategic priorities.</li></ul>

Regional Category Manager

Solenis LLC

A leading specialty chemicals company is seeking a Regional Product Manager for its Microbiology & Utilities segment in Dubai & Africa (MEA). The ideal candidate will oversee product lines, drive pricing strategy, and work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve growth. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, along with at least 5 years of experience in relevant roles. This position involves strategic decision-making and influencing stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offer.

Regional Product Manager - Microbiology & Utilities (MEA)

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