Marketing Manager

Job Description - Events and Social Media ManagerRole Type - Contract 5 Months Location - Dubai UAE Social MediaDevelop and manage social media initiatives and content calendar (primarily LinkedIn, Instagram).Create and oversee high-quality content, including executive posts, thought leadership, video snippets, and campaign amplification.Track and report on performance metrics (engagement, impressions, VTR, pipeline influence, where applicable). Client Engagement & Experiential MarketingLead planning and execution of client events, executive roundtables, forums, sponsorships, and trade activations.Design experiential marketing initiatives to enhance the client experience and differentiate the brand.Work closely with Relationship Managers and segment heads to support targeted client engagement programmes.Ensure seamless end-to-end event execution, including venue sourcing, production, branding, guest management, and post-event reporting.Contribute to the annual client engagement roadmap and support development of flagship institutional platforms.Identify strategic partnership and sponsorship opportunities that enhance Mashreq’s executive visibility and market positioning. Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.7 years+ of experience in marketing communications, client engagement, or experiential marketing (preferably within financial services or B2B environments).Proven experience managing social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.Demonstrated experience delivering corporate events and sponsorship activations across segments and markets.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and attention to detail.Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix environment and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.