Program Manager – Retail Media
Posted date [2026-03-30]
(ID: 43215)
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Talabat is the MENA region’s leading on-demand delivery platform, headquartered in Dubai and operating across eight markets. We leverage a tech-driven flywheel model to connect millions of users with food, groceries, and essential services. By bridging the gap between people and local businesses, we continue to scale our ecosystem and simplify everyday life through innovation. |
Job Snapshot
* Role: Program Manager Retail Media
* Location: Dubai UAE
* Industry: Marketing and Advertising
* Experience: 5+ years in program management or ad tech
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Program Manager – Retail Media role in Dubai UAE Marketing and Advertising industry presents a strong hiring opportunity to lead regional retail media programs and commercial enablement initiatives. This position focuses on scaling advertising solutions, driving go to market execution, and enabling sales teams with compelling narratives that attract brands and partners across the MENA region.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Program Management
Salary: 22000–32000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This role acts as a central link between product, sales, and regional markets to transform retail media strategies into executable programs. The Program Manager ensures consistency in messaging while enabling local flexibility, helping Talabat unlock new revenue streams through scalable advertising solutions and improved partner engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead retail media programs from planning through execution, ensuring teams are equipped with clear tools and messaging
* Drive go to market strategies for new ad formats, seasonal campaigns, and product launches
* Develop persuasive pitch decks, sales materials, and partner narratives tailored to brands and agencies
* Translate technical product features into simple, commercially compelling stories
* Coordinate across regional and local teams to align execution with overall strategy
* Monitor adoption rates and campaign effectiveness, refining programs based on insights
* Support large scale initiatives including agency partnerships and regional campaigns
* Continuously improve how retail media offerings are packaged and presented to the market
Ideal Profile
* 5+ years of experience in program management, product marketing, or digital advertising
* Strong understanding of retail media, ad tech, or marketplace ecosystems
* Proven ability to build and execute go to market strategies
* Skilled communicator who can turn data into compelling business stories
* Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across different regions
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities
* Creative mindset with ability to innovate beyond standard frameworks
Skills Set
* Retail media platforms and ad tech ecosystems
* Go to market planning and commercial strategy
* Sales enablement tools and presentation development
* Data interpretation and performance tracking
* Stakeholder and cross-functional coordination
* Campaign planning and execution
* Business communication and storytelling
Why Join Us
* Work at the forefront of retail media growth in a high-demand digital advertising space
* Opportunity to influence regional strategy and partner engagement at scale
* Exposure to advanced ad tech products and global best practices
* Strong career progression in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment
* Collaborative culture with cross-market impact and visibility
About the Company
Talabat is a leading digital delivery platform in the Middle East, combining technology, logistics, and marketplace solutions to connect customers, brands, and partners through fast and scalable online services.
