About this role

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Industry: Cybersecurity Distribution

Location: Dubai - UAE

Reports To: Regional Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are looking for a results-oriented and tech-savvy Marketing Manager to lead the planning and execution of marketing strategies across the MENA region. This role is essential to building brand awareness, generating pipeline through the channel, and supporting vendor-aligned campaigns in the fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

The ideal candidate has experience in B2B technology marketing, preferably in IT security or distribution, and is confident working in a fast-paced, partner-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Marketing Strategy

Develop and execute the regional marketing strategy aligned with corporate goals, vendor priorities, and local market trends.
Localize and adapt regional campaigns for relevance across different META markets.

Vendor & Channel Campaigns

Plan and implement joint marketing campaigns with vendors, Channel partners, and end users.
Manage co-marketing funds (MDF), ensuring compliance, ROI tracking, and timely execution of activities.
Support partner enablement, demand generation, and product launch activities.

Events & Webinars

Plan, coordinate, and execute regional events, webinars, workshops, and roadshows (virtual and in-person).
Collaborate with vendors, sales teams, and local partners to ensure event success.

Digital Marketing & Lead Generation

Manage regional digital marketing efforts including paid media, SEO, email marketing, and LinkedIn campaigns.
Track marketing KPIs and campaign performance, optimizing tactics based on analytics.

Content & Communication

Work with global teams to adapt and create localized marketing collateral, including data-sheets, case studies, and landing pages.
Develop messaging tailored to regional verticals, audiences, and use cases.

Team & Vendor Collaboration

Act as the marketing point of contact for key cybersecurity vendors in the MENA region.
Collaborate with internal sales, technical, and partner teams to support go-to-market plans.
Leading the marketing department and managing the marketing team

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
5–8 years of experience in regional B2B marketing, preferably in IT, cybersecurity, or tech distribution.
Strong understanding of channel marketing and co-branded campaigns.
Proven ability to work across countries and cultures in META.
Excellent communication, writing, and project management skills.
Proficiency in marketing platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, LinkedIn Ads, Canva, Lusha, WordPress).
Fluent in English and Arabic; French is a plus.
Ability to travel across the region

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience managing MDF and marketing compliance for key vendors
Background in value-added distribution or vendor/channel marketing.

Benefits

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
Multinational exposure across leading cybersecurity brands
Health insurance, annual leave, and annual travel allowances as per the UAE labor law
Access to training, certifications, and career growth programs

Marketing Manager