Job Description

  • Oversee the Marketing and CX functions
  • Partner directly with the CEO and board to shape brand and growth strategy

About Our Client

The client is a leading lifestyle and retail group shaping some of the regions most recognisable consumer brands. With a strong focus on innovation, experience and long-term growth, the group continues to redefine how customers interact with fashion, beauty and lifestyle across the GCC. Part of a larger conglomerate and a high performing leadership team, it offers the scale, resources and ambition of a global organisation.

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO, this person will

  • Lead and execute the groups marketing and customer experience strategy, defining how customers discover, engage, and remain loyal to its brands across all channels.
  • Drive brand growth and positioning, ensuring marketing strategies translate into measurable commercial outcomes and strengthen each brands identity within the wider portfolio.
  • Oversee integrated campaigns across ATL, social, CRM and in-store, aligning media and messaging to deliver a unified omnichannel experience.
  • Manage CRM and loyalty programs to build customer relationships, increase retention and drive lifetime value through data-led personalization.
  • Partner with retail operations, merchandising and e-commerce teams to design seamless customer journeys and deliver consistent storytelling across touchpoints.
  • Leverage customer insights and analytics to inform decisions, measure effectiveness, and continuously optimize marketing and experience performance.
  • Collaborate with technology, logistics and product teams to enhance service, fulfillment and post-purchase satisfaction.
  • Champion a customer-first mindset across the organization by embedding experience-driven KPIs and aligning all functions around shared brand and customer goals.
  • Provide strategic leadership to brand, marketing and CX teams, fostering creativity, accountability and high performance.
  • Engage directly with the CEO and board, presenting key performance updates, customer insights, and growth opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

  • The successful candidate brings over 15 years of marketing leadership experience within large, multi-brand retail or lifestyle groups, ideally with exposure to both physical retail and digital channels.
  • They have also led a customer experience function either in their current or past role, demonstrating hands-on involvement in shaping and delivering CX strategy rather than overseeing it at arms length.
  • They have a proven track record of shaping and executing brand and customer experience strategies that deliver measurable commercial impact.
  • They combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, able to move seamlessly between creative brand building and data-led decision-making.
  • Experience leading CRM, loyalty, and omnichannel marketing programs at scale is essential, as is the ability to translate customer insights into actionable growth initiatives.
  • They are a strong communicator and influencer, confident working with C-suite stakeholders and inspiring large, cross-functional teams.
  • Either Retail, Consumer, Beauty or Luxury experience is a must
  • Regional experience within the GCC or other international retail hubs will be highly regarded.

Whats on Offer

Competitive package and benefits.

Contact: Ali Nomani

Quote job ref: JN-092025-6846347


Job Details

Role Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home Job Function: Sales
Company Industry/
Sector:
Marketing Services

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