Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Role Description This part-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) role is a hybrid position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a combination of on-site work and flexible work-from-home arrangements. The CMO will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies, including market planning, brand positioning, and go-to-market initiatives across key channels. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading marketing campaigns, guiding market research efforts, managing public relations activities, and collaborating with sales leadership to align marketing and revenue objectives. The role involves monitoring performance metrics, optimizing budgets, mentoring marketing team members, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints. The CMO will also partner with senior leadership to support organizational growth, identify new market opportunities, and maintain compliance with local and international regulations relevant to marketing and communications.
Qualifications

• Strategic marketing leadership skills, including Market Planning and Marketing Management, with a track record of designing and executing effective marketing strategies.
• Analytical skills in Market Research, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable marketing plans.
• Public Relations expertise, with experience in media relations, reputation management, and stakeholder communications.
• Sales collaboration skills, including alignment of marketing and sales objectives, support for sales enablement, and experience with demand generation.
• Proven success in a senior marketing role, preferably at C-level or equivalent, within regional or international markets.
• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
• Experience working in or with organizations based in the GCC or MENA region is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Dubai, managing time and priorities across on-site and remote work settings.