Job Description/Specification:
A growing fintech company in Doha is seeking an experienced Marketing Director to establish and lead its marketing function in Qatar. This senior position combines strategic marketing leadership with hands-on execution, team building, brand development, digital marketing, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the overall marketing strategy and annual marketing plans.
- Build and lead a high-performing marketing team in Qatar.
- Establish marketing processes, budgets, KPIs, and performance reporting.
- Strengthen brand positioning and corporate communications.
- Lead digital marketing across SEO, SEM, social media, email, and paid campaigns.
- Oversee content, creative assets, thought leadership, and marketing communications.
- Manage PR, media relationships, events, conferences, and sponsorships.
- Support partnerships and business development through joint marketing initiatives.
- Monitor campaign performance, lead generation, engagement, and ROI.
- Provide senior leadership with marketing insights and strategic recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
- 10+ years of progressive marketing experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a marketing leadership position.
- Proven experience building and managing marketing teams.
- Strong combination of strategic planning and hands-on marketing execution.
- Experience in B2B, fintech, financial services, technology, or professional services is highly desirable.
- Experience managing agencies, creative teams, budgets, and campaigns.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- International or multicultural experience is preferred.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Build and lead a marketing function from the ground up.
- Influence brand positioning and business growth in Qatar.
- Work at the intersection of fintech, technology, and financial services.
- Develop marketing strategies supporting regional and international expansion.
- Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suited to experienced Marketing Directors, Head of Marketing professionals, Senior Marketing Managers, and marketing leaders with a strong B2B background.
The ideal candidate can move between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution, while building teams, managing agencies, controlling budgets, and demonstrating measurable business results.
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
- Strategic marketing leadership
- Team building and talent development
- Brand management
- Digital marketing
- Corporate communications
- B2B marketing
- Marketing operations
- Content strategy
- Event and partnership marketing
- Budget management
- Marketing analytics
- Executive communication
- Stakeholder management
How to Stand Out
Highlight measurable marketing achievements rather than simply listing responsibilities. Include examples of brand growth, lead generation, campaign ROI, audience growth, partnership development, and successful team building.
Candidates with fintech, financial services, SaaS, technology, or other B2B marketing experience should clearly demonstrate how their marketing strategies contributed to commercial growth.
Interview Preparation
Be ready to discuss:
- How you would build a marketing function from the ground up.
- Your approach to developing a 12-month marketing strategy.
- How you measure marketing ROI and lead generation.
- Examples of successful B2B campaigns.
- How you manage agencies and internal marketing teams.
- How you would position a fintech brand in a competitive market.
- How marketing can support partnerships and business development.
Prepare specific examples supported by measurable results wherever possible.
Career Growth
This role offers a path toward senior regional marketing leadership, including Regional Marketing Director, Chief Marketing Officer, or broader commercial leadership positions as the organization expands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience is required?
The position requires more than 10 years of progressive marketing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Is fintech experience required?
It is not stated as mandatory, but experience in fintech, financial services, technology, B2B, or professional services is highly desirable.
What is the main focus of the role?
The Marketing Director will establish the marketing function, lead the team, develop strategy, strengthen the brand, and drive measurable marketing and business growth.
Is team-building experience important?
Yes. Building and leading a high-performing marketing department is a major part of the position.
Where is the role based?
The position is based in Doha, Qatar, and is an in-office role.