What Jobs are available for Consumer Strategy Manager in the United Arab Emirates?

Overview

This opportunity is with a well-established, medium-sized organisation, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to a global audience. The company fosters a professional environment that values expertise and innovation in the digital domain.

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies tailored to the consumer goods market.
• Manage and optimise campaigns across various digital platforms, including social media, search engines, and email marketing.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure campaign success and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency across all digital channels.
• Lead content creation efforts to engage the target audience effectively.
• Stay updated on emerging digital trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee the digital marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Generate detailed reports on campaign performance and present insights to stakeholders.

• A degree in Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing digital campaigns within similar industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including Google Analytics and social media management tools.
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities.
• A creative mindset with a focus on achieving measurable results.

A major player in the UAE is looking to set up a brand-new Data Governance function.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for establishing a data governance function within the organisation.
• Define the data governance vision, mission, and core principles, aligning them with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Implement a data governance framework that facilitates self-service data access while ensuring data integrity and responsible use.
• Develop and execute a robust communication strategy to educate stakeholders across the organisation on data governance principles and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative data-centric culture where business units understand the value of data governance and actively participate in data stewardship.
• Work with business leaders to identify and prioritise data initiatives that align with strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field with minimum 8 years of experience in data governance and strategy.
• Proven track record of successfully establishing and leading data governance programs in large-scale organisations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence and build consensus across diverse business stakeholders, IT teams, and senior leadership.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on business outcomes and data-driven decision making.

Overview

Our client is a global FMCG leader with iconic brands, known for innovation and consumer-first strategies. They offer scale, growth opportunities, and a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation - an exciting place to advance a marketing career.

• Drive the overall brand and marketing strategy across multiple categories to achieve growth targets
• Lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns that strengthen brand equity and consumer engagement
• Manage cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver impactful and on-budget activations
• Operate as the voice of the consumer, leveraging insights and data to shape innovation and portfolio strategy
• Deliver effective marketing ROI by optimizing spend across digital, traditional, and in-store channels
• Run talent development initiatives within the marketing team, building future leaders and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence

• Proven track record in senior marketing leadership within FMCG or consumer brands
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in driving growth across multiple categories
• Expertise in brand strategy, innovation and portfolio management
• Deep knowledge of digital, omnichannel and traditional marketing channels
• Strong analytical ability with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a focus on developing talent
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels
• Resilient, adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, competitive environment

Overview

Our client is a global FMCG leader with iconic brands, known for innovation and consumer-first strategies. They offer scale, growth opportunities, and a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation - an exciting place to advance a marketing career.

• Drive the overall brand and marketing strategy across multiple categories to achieve growth targets
• Lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns that strengthen brand equity and consumer engagement
• Manage cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver impactful and on-budget activations
• Operate as the voice of the consumer, leveraging insights and data to shape innovation and portfolio strategy
• Deliver effective marketing ROI by optimizing spend across digital, traditional, and in-store channels
• Run talent development initiatives within the marketing team, building future leaders and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence

• Proven track record in senior marketing leadership within FMCG or consumer brands
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in driving growth across multiple categories
• Expertise in brand strategy, innovation and portfolio management
• Deep knowledge of digital, omnichannel and traditional marketing channels
• Strong analytical ability with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a focus on developing talent
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels
• Resilient, adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, competitive environment

Overview

A leading Abu Dhabi based business undergoing rapid transformation and international growth is recruiting for a Communications Strategy Manager. This role will shape and evolve the company’s enterprise communications strategy, strengthening its reputation and global positioning. The role focuses on developing a compelling strategic narrative, advising senior leadership and ensuring communications reflect stakeholder priorities across investors, governments, institutions, media and partners.

• Develop and maintain high-level communications strategy aligned with business objectives and global stakeholder expectations.
• Translate complex topics (energy transition, AI, global policy trends) into clear narrative frameworks.
• Advise leadership on reputational risks, positioning and campaign architecture.
• Drive peer benchmarking, reputation intelligence and stakeholder insight.
• Track and optimise communications performance using reputation dashboards and KPIs.
• Support flagship corporate moments and executive positioning.

• 8–12 years’ experience in strategic communications, reputation management, or stakeholder engagement.
• Background in energy, consulting, government or financial services preferred.
• Strong skills in narrative development, corporate reputation and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to support leadership communications and manage complex cross-functional projects.
• Excellent English; Arabic desirable but not essential.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.

A forward-thinking government entity focused on delivering innovative, evidence-based policy and strategic transformation. Operating within a high-profile division, the team drives future-ready solutions and real-world implementation across critical national initiatives.

• Lead strategic transformation programs across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement foresight and scenario planning frameworks.
• Conduct financial planning and ROI modeling for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee business case development and resource allocation.
• Translate research insights into actionable strategies.
• Assess emerging technologies and trends for policy relevance.
• Drive performance measurement and change management in implementation.

• 7-10+ years of experience in strategy roles across private sector, government, and consulting.
• Proven expertise in foresight, scenario planning, and systems dynamics modeling.
• Strong financial acumen including budget planning and ROI analysis.
• Experience in strategic transformation and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to bridge research with practical implementation.

Strategy and Insights Manager – Communications

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sector: Energy, Sustainability, Development
Function: Corporate Communications & Strategy
Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity for a strategy professional to join the corporate communications function of a high-growth global business headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role sits within the communications strategy team and reports directly to the VP of Strategy. It is ideally suited for someone from a management consultancy background looking to transition in-house or communications team that is focusing on strategy and planning, applying their analytical and strategic expertise to help shape how the business positions their brand and content strategy locally and internationally.

As Strategy Manager, you will play a central role in supporting the strategic direction of the communications function by delivering robust research, analysis, and planning. You will help provide the data, insights, and frameworks that underpin brand and reputation management, ensuring communication efforts are aligned with broader business goals and providing insights into competiton.

• Conduct research and competitor analysis to support communications planning and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver insight-driven reports on market dynamics, geopolitical context, industry trends, and brand positioning.
• Contribute to the development of strategic communications frameworks and long-term planning documents.
• Support the implementation of governance and reporting processes to track progress and effectiveness of communications activity.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and tools to assess reputation, impact, and market visibility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align communication strategies with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Help identify emerging opportunities and risks that may impact the brand or reputation regionally or globally.
• Support transformational projects with strategic planning and insight.

• Experience in a leading management consultancy or similar strategic role in a communications agency
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality research, strategy documents, and insight reports.
• Familiarity with industries such as energy, sustainability, infrastructure, or global brand development is a plus.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil complex information into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A collaborative team player who is keen to work across disciplines and learn within a high-performing team.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.