Marketing Manager

Company Description YAMANOTE ATELIER is a local brand that blends traditional baking techniques with distinctive Japanese flair. The bakery offers a wide variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, and tea, appealing to guests seeking both quality and creativity. Many ingredients are imported directly from Japan to maintain authentic flavors and high standards. Experienced Japanese bakers lead the production, with a strong focus on consistency, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer experience.Role Description The Marketing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns that promote YAMANOTE ATELIER’s products, brand story, and in-store experiences. Day-to-day tasks include developing and managing social media content, coordinating promotional activities and events, analyzing customer and sales data, and collaborating with operations and retail teams to ensure consistent brand messaging. The Marketing Manager will oversee digital and offline marketing initiatives, manage external vendors and agencies as needed, and monitor performance metrics to optimize campaigns and support business growth.Qualifications Strong skills in marketing strategy development, campaign planning, and brand positioning.Experience with digital marketing, including social media management, content creation, and basic analytics.Ability to conduct market and customer research, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable plans.Proficiency in written and visual communication for marketing materials, promotions, and brand storytelling.Experience coordinating events, in-store activations, and partnerships to drive customer engagement.Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Previous experience in F&B, retail, or hospitality marketing in the UAE or GCC region is an advantage.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Comfort working on-site in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic or Japanese is a plus.