Marketing Manager

Ahmed
Al-Musawi

Driving brand growth across luxury goods, media, FMCG, NGOs, and real estate with 12+ years of multi-channel marketing expertise.

12+

Years Experience

40%

Engagement Boost

15+

Freelance Clients

4.2x

ROI Achieved

About

Building brands that resonate

Marketing Manager with 12+ years of experience driving brand growth across retail luxury goods, media, FMCG, NGOs, and real estate. I have a proven track record in delivering multi-channel campaigns that increased engagement by 40% and boosted ROI for leading brands.

Skilled in strategy, media planning, and team leadership with strong adaptability across industries. From directing awareness campaigns reaching 500K+ people across Iraq to optimizing digital ad spend achieving 4.2x ROI, I bring a data-driven approach to every marketing challenge.

Location

Baghdad, Iraq

Languages

Arabic & English

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Al-Ma'moon University College

Industries

Luxury GoodsFMCGMediaNGOsReal EstateRetail

Experience

Career journey

Sep 2025 -- Feb 2026

Full-time

Senior Marketing Specialist

Al-Omran Group

  • Led marketing direction and brand communication across multiple premium and luxury brands within the group.
  • Defined brand positioning, content strategy, and executive-level messaging for B2B and high-end audiences.
  • Planned and supported corporate and brand events, overseeing marketing alignment and content coverage.
Brand StrategyB2BLuxury

Jan 2025 -- Sep 2025

Remote

Marketing Team Leader

Ayn Community

  • Designed and led multi-channel campaigns that boosted community engagement by 100%.
  • Conducted in-depth competitor and market analysis, improving brand positioning.
  • Optimized ad spend and content performance through analytics, achieving higher ROI.
Campaign StrategyAnalyticsLeadership

Jul 2024 -- Jun 2025

Full-time

Media Specialist

Dijlah TV

  • Developed and executed media plans that increased channel viewership.
  • Produced and edited promotional and news content, ensuring broadcast quality standards.
  • Aligned media campaigns with business objectives, strengthening brand visibility.
Media PlanningContent ProductionBroadcasting

Jul 2023 -- Jun 2024

Full-time

Marketing Manager

Indomie Iraq (Al-Masdar Al-Awwal)

  • Led national campaigns, growing brand engagement by 35% and sales by 20%.
  • Optimized digital ad spend across Meta and Google, achieving 4.2x ROI.
  • Conducted research to reposition the brand, improving market competitiveness.
FMCGDigital AdsBrand Growth

2021 -- Jun 2024

Part-time

Media Specialist

Iraqi Media Network

  • Managed official social media accounts, increasing audience engagement by 40%.
  • Produced and curated timely news content aligned with editorial standards.
  • Implemented digital strategies that expanded reach across multiple platforms.
Social MediaNewsDigital Strategy

2016 -- 2023

Remote / Full-time

Researcher to Marketing Manager

Technology Organization for Peace

  • Advanced through roles from Researcher & Fact-checker to Digital Marketing Specialist, and finally Marketing Manager.
  • Directed awareness campaigns that reached 500K+ people across Iraq and improved audience engagement by 50%.
  • Negotiated media partnerships and optimized ad placements, reducing costs by 15%.
NGOGrowthAwareness Campaigns

2020 -- 2021

Full-time

Marketing Manager

iBasket

  • Designed marketing strategies that improved customer acquisition by 25%.
  • Managed digital campaigns and social media channels, increasing online sales.
  • Organized product launches and events to boost brand awareness.
E-commerceRetailCustomer Acquisition

2019 -- 2020

Full-time

Marketing Executive & News Editor

Al-Mada Foundation

  • Executed campaigns to promote social initiatives, reaching wide audiences.
  • Managed press releases, newsletters, and social media presence.
  • Edited and published news content while ensuring alignment with brand voice.
MediaContentPR

Skills

What I bring to the table

Core Marketing

  • Brand Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Campaign Execution
  • Market Analysis

Media & Creative

  • Media Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • Video Editing
  • Content Creation

Professional

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration

Digital & Analytics

  • Meta Ads
  • Google Ads
  • Performance Analytics
  • ROI Optimization

Brands & clients I have worked with

Collaborated with 15+ clients spanning commercial, creative, and humanitarian sectors, delivering marketing strategies, digital campaigns, and content solutions that resulted in improved visibility, higher engagement, and measurable business growth.

UNHCRFresh FriesAwraqAl-Enjaz ArchitectureStartup GrindVoice Power StudioEyen AgencyBusiness Ground ExhibitionsEtar Platform

Education & Certifications

Always learning

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Al-Ma'moon University College

2014 -- 2018

Certifications

  • Train of Trainers (TOT)

    The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

  • Social Media Strategy

    Learn N' Digital

  • Digital Media and TV for News and Information

    Oxford Research International

  • Graphic Design

    Design Khana

Contact

Let's work together

Whether you need a marketing strategy, campaign management, or brand growth expertise, I would love to hear from you.