Danone MENA is looking for a talented Media Manager, MENA to be based in Cairo, Egypt to overlook the Specialized Nutrition Business across MENA like you!

In the context of Specialized Nutrition MENA, the Media Manager will be responsible for leading the development, execution, and optimization of integrated media strategies across digital and traditional channels. This role requires expertise in digital media planning, performance marketing, agency management, budget control, and cross-functional collaboration. 

The candidate will also carry the following responsibilities:

• The Media Manager acts as the strategic bridge between internal brand teams and external media agencies, ensuring campaigns are aligned, efficient, and impactful across the MENA region with a scope of 12+ countries in scope, across all Specialized Nutrition categories & brands. 

• This role manages complexity at a regional scale, operating across diverse MENA markets, multiple media agencies, and a broad portfolio of brands. It requires navigating market- specific dynamics, regulatory environments, and consumer behaviors to deliver cohesive and effective media strategies. 

• The role also requires strong stakeholder management capabilities, including regular engagement with senior leadership. The Media Manager is expected to provide clear, concise updates and strategic insights during monthly leadership team meetings, ensuring transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.

To be successful in the role you should ideally have:

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field; Master’s is a plus.
• 4-6 years of experience in media planning and buying, with a strong focus on digital
• Proven experience managing media agencies and large-scale campaigns in the MENA
• Proficiency in media tools and platforms (Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, DV360, TikTok Ads, Amazon DSP, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with media performance reporting and budget.

Location:

Cairo, Egypt.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Strong project management and multitasking
• Financial acumen and attention to detail in budget
• Fluent in English & French is a strong advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Media ROI and cost
• Campaign performance across digital
• Budget accuracy and spend
• Agency delivery and stakeholder
• Internal team alignment and collaboration
• Innovation in media formats and targeting

Danone Values:

Candidates are expected to adhere to Danone's core values: Humanism, Openness, Proximity & Enthusiasm.

Danone is a world-leading food company operating in three business divisions: Fresh Dairy Products, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters.
Danone’s mission is Bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have in impacting the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

We offer
Working at Danone MENA is one of the best ways to build a strong career through daily learning, autonomy, and teamwork in an open culture and environment. Our culture encourages autonomy and empowerment, where every day can be a new adventure full of possibilities and opportunities for your growth.

Danone MENA does more than just welcome your uniqueness —we value it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where all hiring is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, co lor, religion, disability, sex, national origin, age, genetic characteristics, or any other protected status. True to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share a commitment to mutual respect and dignity.

• International exposure and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and purpose.
• Access to training and development programs.

What’s Next?

If you are the Media Manager, MENA we’re looking for, click “Apply” now!

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