Based in the UAE
COMPANIUM Hospitality is supporting a leading group in the leisure and entertainment sector in the GCC in the recruitment of their next Director of Marketing, to be based at corporate level.
This newly opened position is part of a broader strategic vision to elevate brand performance, drive commercial results, and reinforce the groups position as a major player in the region's entertainment and lifestyle ecosystem.
As Director of Marketing, you will lead the strategic execution of marketing and communications across the groups portfolio of leisure destinations and entertainment venues.
Your mission will be to deliver strong brand visibility, guest engagement, and revenue growth through integrated campaigns (B2C and B2B), digital platforms, and media activations. This role reports directly to the SVP of Marketing and manages a team of asset-level marketing managers.
Design and execute an integrated marketing strategy aligned with business goals
Oversee all brand touchpoints and ensure consistency across physical and digital channels
Manage and optimize 360° campaigns: digital, media buying, influencer marketing, traditional media
Supervise content creation, asset production, and campaign performance tracking
Drive digital marketing excellence (SEO/SEM, analytics, social, CRM)
Work closely with commercial, operations, and guest experience teams to maximize impact
Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability
15+ years of experience in integrated marketing, including brand, digital, media, and events
Strong background in leisure, hospitality, theme parks, retail, or lifestyle entertainment
Proven leadership at corporate or group level, managing teams and agencies
Business-oriented, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills
Experience in the GCC or international exposure in similar fast-paced environments is a plus
Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus but not required
CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality is a Luxury and Lifestyle Hospitality Executive Search agency for senior positions
• 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 : MD, COO, VP, SVP, CFO, Group Director of Operations etc...
• 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 : Hotel or Restaurant General Manager, Hotel Manager, EAM, and all ExCom positions: Director of Food and Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Revenue, Finance, Human Resources, Wellness & Spa, etc...
Our main markets are :
• Europe
• Middle East
• And North Africa
• As well as all the oceans with dreamy destinations
Who are our clients?
We only have clients in high-end markets:
• 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬: 5-star Luxury hotels, Palaces, or Lifestyle brand with strong concepts
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 : award-winning international renowned restaurant groups with strong concepts and Signature chefs - Lifestyle or fine-dining
Why are we unique?
We are hoteliers
• A strong experience within the hospitality industry, needed to understand your requirements and expectations
• An international career: in Europe, Asia, Middle-East and Africa: required to understand the context of your needs as well as the challenges you face
• An operational & strategic experience : helpful to identify the hard & soft skills needed from the candidates
An extensive network
• A worldwide network of the best executive profiles within the industry that we follow over the years
• An extensive network of Senior executives working for Hotel & Restaurant Groups; at a corporate level or on property.
A human-oriented approach
• Our coaching skills allow us to identify your needs, and the required soft skills of the candidates
• We also make sure the ExCom members will work well together, in a professional and efficient manner
Check some of our open positions on the link below:
https://www.careers-page.com/companium-hospitality
Please note that we work confidential roles too, in addition to the published offers.
