Marketing Manager

Location: Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAERole Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Football • Venue Rental • Events • Sports ProgramsISD Dubai Sports City is home to world-class sports facilities, football programs, corporate leagues, and major events. As we expand our commercial footprint, we are looking for a strategic and creative Marketing Manager to elevate our brand and drive business results. This role covers all online and offline marketing for our Football, Venue Rental, and Events verticals, while working closely with Business Development to support sales growth.About the Role:The Marketing Manager will lead planning, execution, and optimisation of marketing campaigns across all ISD sports and venue businesses. You will manage the internal content creation team, external agencies when required, and collaborate closely with Business Development to generate leads, support sponsorship opportunities, and drive revenue.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and deliver marketing strategies across Football, Venue Rentals, and Events.• Strengthen ISD’s brand across digital, offline, and on-site channels.• Build and execute annual and seasonal marketing calendars aligned with business goals.• Work closely with the Business Development team to support sales pipelines, sponsorship pitches, and partner proposals.• Create marketing materials, sales decks, case studies, and success stories.• Provide audience insights and campaign performance data to support sales efforts.• Develop targeted lead-generation campaigns for venue rentals, events, and football programs.• Lead and manage the internal content creation team (photo, video, design, social).• Oversee creative output, storytelling, and brand consistency.• Manage paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn.• Improve websites, landing pages, and lead-generation funnels.• Track, analyse, and report on marketing performance and KPIs.• Oversee offline marketing including print, on-site branding, activations, and community outreach.• Support the promotion and coverage of major events, corporate leagues, and venue opportunities.• Coordinate event content capture and deliver post-event highlights.What We’re Looking For:• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing management (sports, events, entertainment, lifestyle, or hospitality preferred).• Strong background in both online and offline marketing.• Experience managing a content creation team.• Ability to collaborate with Business Development and support commercial sales goals.• Strong creative and strategic thinking, with excellent execution skills.• Passion for sport is highly desirable.• UAE experience is an advantage.What You’ll Gain:• A key role shaping the marketing direction of a major sports destination.• Direct impact on both brand and commercial growth.• A supportive environment with exposure to high-level events and partners.• Opportunities for career development as ISD continues to expand.