Spotify is looking for an expert Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a strategic market for our growth in the Middle East. This is an outstanding opportunity to craft how we position Spotify in the UAE, drive brand love, and build culturally relevant campaigns that resonate with local audiences.
As our Marketing Manager, UAE, you will develop and implement marketing strategies that grow awareness, engagement, and brand love. You’ll need a deep understanding of UAE’s media, digital, and cultural landscape and a passion for content (music and podcasts).
What You'll Do
Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive Spotify’s growth and engagement in the UAE
Identify, build, and lead partnerships with brands, media platforms, entertainment entities, and cultural institutions to improve brand visibility and love
Build culturally relevant marketing initiatives that appeal to UAE audiences. Work with local influencers, creators, and media partners to amplify Spotify’s brand and reach
Analyze campaign performance, track critical metrics, and use data-driven insights to optimize marketing efforts
Stay ahead of trends, consumer behavior shifts, and competitive landscape in the UAE market
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on various initiatives
Who You Are
At least 5 to 7 years of marketing experience in UAE, in consumer brands, entertainment, tech, or digital platforms
Strong knowledge of UAE’s cultural and media landscape—from music and entertainment trends to consumer behavior
Experience in integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, social, influencer, and offline activations
Experience in partnership marketing, leading brand collaborations that drive impact
Data-driven mentality with the ability to analyze performance metrics and optimize marketing strategies with high bias for action
Where You'll Be
You will be based out of our Dubai office
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in-person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
