AVP, SEO MENA
WPP Media · Dubai
On-site · DubaiFull TimeManagerMarketing & Advertising
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Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates · Dubai
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Dubai · on-site
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 1 day ago · apply link checked 22 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Run the SEO Business: Set regional vision, strategy, and annual operating plan; own revenue, profitability, and growth targets.
- Evolve the SEO Product: Define regional SEO proposition and roadmap; lead evolution in response to AI-generated search.
- Develop Talent and Culture: Lead, coach, and inspire regional SEO leadership team; design and evolve organization.
- Drive New Business and Growth: Lead regional business development, pitches, and proposals; build relationships with senior marketers.
- Integrate Across Practices: Connect SEO with content, paid media, data, UX, and other marketing disciplines.
Requirements
- Commercially minded and inspirational leader
- Experience in senior leadership with accountability for department performance
- Ability to build high-performing, future-ready SEO organizations
- Experience driving new business and integrating SEO with broader network practices
About the Company
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.
What we look for
- commercially minded
- inspirational leadership
- experience in SEO practice leadership
- ability to drive new business
- experience integrating SEO with broader marketing practices
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