BRAND MANAGER - Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time & Permanent

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: $50,000 - $90,000 DOE + performance-based bonus - 0% tax environment + Equity participation.

About Cobblestone Energy

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specializing in the European Gas and Power markets. Established in 2017, we are shaping the future of global commodity trading with a focus on deep analytics. Our success is driven by our people, whom we back with real responsibility from the start. At Cobblestone Energy, excellence is valued and extraordinary talent from around the world is welcomed. Our flat organizational structure encourages a culture of innovation, granting team members autonomy and ownership of their work. 

Cobblestone Values

• Lifelong learning with continuous reflection
• Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas
• The team is more important than the individual.
• Relentless pursuit of excellence
• Hiring and keeping only the most effective people
• Others must benefit from our existence.

Job Description 

We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Brand Manager to lead Cobblestone Energy’s brand evolution. This role is pivotal in shaping our external reputation and internal culture as we grow in scale and complexity. 

You will build and execute branding strategies that elevate our market presence, attract top-tier talent and business partners, and foster a strong, unified company identity. This is a strategic leadership role for someone ready to take full ownership of branding in a high-performance, global organization. 

What we offer in this role

• A full-time position in our Operations team
• The opportunity to set and drive the strategic brand direction of a fast-growing company
• Equity participation, ensuring aligned long-term interests
• A high performing, intellectually stimulating team environment
• Competitive compensation in a 0% tax jurisdiction
• Significant scope for ownership, innovation, and impact

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of Cobblestone Energy's brand identity across all external and internal touchpoints
• Partner with leadership, HR, and commercial teams to ensure the brand strengthens recruitment, retention, and partnership outcomes
• Oversee the full content strategy, ensuring storytelling, messaging, and visual branding consistently reflect our values and competitive positioning
• Build and manage a high-performing brand function, including agencies and creative partners as needed
• Use market research, data analytics, and competitor insights to inform branding decisions
• Define and track KPIs to measure the success of brand initiatives across different audiences (talent, partners, internal teams)
• Own Cobblestone's digital footprint (website, social platforms, etc.) and ensure it aligns with our evolving business objectives
• Mentor junior team members, to build brand capability within the team

Requirements

• 4-10 years of proven experience in branding, marketing, or brand strategy, ideally in a fast-paced or global environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing senior decision-makers
• Exceptional storytelling and creative direction skills, with experience overseeing content, campaigns, and brand assets
• Deep understanding of employer branding, digital engagement, and brand-building in a B2B context
• Familiarity with performance marketing, SEO, and analytics tools is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Previous experience in a high-growth, analytical, or tech-driven environment is a strong advantage
• Interest in the energy sector and eagerness to learn about energy trading

Important Note: This role is advertised globally; however, the job location is as specified in the job description.