Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Outdoor Advertising Development Manager

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (with

regular travel

to Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah)

Job Type:

Full-Time Job

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Outdoor Advertising Development Manager to lead the identification, acquisition, and development of billboard sites across Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah. This is a senior-level strategic role that requires deep industry knowledge, strong government and municipal connections, and hands-on experience in planning and executing outdoor advertising projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Identification & Acquisition:

o Scout and evaluate potential billboard locations across the specified Emirates.
o Conduct feasibility assessments and site surveys in alignment with business and regulatory objectives.

o Government & Municipality Relations:

o Liaise with local and federal government bodies, municipal authorities, and regulatory agencies to secure necessary permissions and approvals. o Ensure full compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and zoning requirements across each Emirate.

Project Planning & Execution:

o Oversee the end-to-end development of billboard structures, from conceptualization to execution.
o Manage project timelines, budgeting, and quality assurance.

Design & Conceptualization:

o Collaborate with creative teams and external designers to conceptualize and approve billboard designs aligned with brand goals and site-specific constraints.

Contractor & Vendor Coordination:

o Manage and coordinate contractors, vendors, and engineering teams during billboard construction.
o Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery within budget.

o Negotiation & Presentation:

o Present proposals to internal stakeholders and external partners.
o Lead negotiations with landowners, authorities, and service providers.

Requirements:

Minimum

7-10 years

of relevant experience in

outdoor media, infrastructure development, or real estate.

Strong network within

UAE municipal and governmental entities

. In-depth knowledge of Emirate-specific and federal laws concerning billboard placement and construction. Demonstrated experience in budgeting, project management, and construction coordination. Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency highly preferred. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Valid UAE driving license and willingness to travel frequently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Advertising, or a related field. Previous experience in OOH (Out-Of-Home) media development. Strong understanding of UAE's legal and regulatory advertising landscape.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

What's your monthly salary expectations (in AED)? Do you have experience managing the full lifecycle of billboard projects (from planning to construction and installation)? Do you hold a valid UAE driving license and are you open to frequent travel across Dubai, UAQ, and RAK? How many years of experience do you have in outdoor advertising, infrastructure development, or real estate? Do you have hands-on experience identifying and acquiring billboard or OOH advertising sites in the UAE? * Do you have existing relationships with UAE government or municipal authorities (e.g., RTA, Dubai Municipality, RAK Municipality, UAQ Municipality)?