Specialist, Retail Media Ad Operations

A strong opportunity has opened for digital media professionals looking for jobs in Dubai in the fast-growing world of retail media. talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is hiring now for a Specialist Retail Media Ad Operations to join its team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This post covers one of the latest talabat jobs in dubai openings listed on GulfCareers.ae — read the full details below and apply through the official employer link.

Based at the City Walk office, this role sits at the centre of how brands advertise within the talabat platform. If you have experience running campaigns, enjoy working with data, and want to grow your career among leading Gulf jobs in e-commerce and food delivery, you can apply online through the official Delivery Hero careers page linked at the end of this post. More talabat jobs in dubai are added on GulfCareers.ae every week, so check back regularly if this role is not the right fit.

About the Role

The Specialist Retail Media Ad Operations role is about making advertising campaigns happen — accurately, on time and to a high standard. Reporting to the Retail Media Lead, you will set up campaigns for local advertiser accounts, monitor how they are delivering, and apply optimisations that help partners get better results from their spend. In simple terms, you act as the bridge between talabat’s retail media solutions and the advertising goals of the brands and partners who use them.

Retail media is one of the fastest-developing areas in digital marketing, as delivery and e-commerce platforms offer advertisers new ways to reach customers close to the point of purchase. In this country-specific role for the UAE market, your work will focus on local advertisers, which means understanding their timelines, priorities and campaign objectives, and translating those into well-structured campaigns inside talabat’s systems.

The position is suited to someone with foundational professional experience in campaign execution who is ready to take real ownership. Rather than simply following instructions, you will be responsible for the quality and success of delivery from start to finish, keeping trackers and timelines in order, coordinating inputs from different teams, and flagging or fixing issues before they affect performance. It is a role where organisation, attention to detail and a proactive mindset matter every single day. New talabat jobs in dubai appear regularly — follow GulfCareers.ae so you do not miss the next opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking end-to-end ownership of campaign execution, from initial set-up through to delivery, while monitoring performance across multiple local advertiser accounts and ensuring each campaign launches correctly and runs as planned.
• Managing campaign trackers, timelines and workflows, driving the inputs you need from colleagues and partners, and making sure key milestones are met so campaigns go live on schedule.
• Identifying standard campaign issues as they arise and resolving straightforward delivery problems with minimal supervision, escalating appropriately when something needs wider support.
• Applying practical optimisation tactics during a campaign’s life, such as adjusting budgets, to help improve delivery and support the advertiser’s objectives.
• Preparing campaign data and insights in a clear format, and producing basic campaign reports that show what was delivered and what can be learned for future activity.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A BSc degree, with a field related to advertising preferred, providing a solid foundation for work in media and campaign operations.
• Around 2 to 3 years of professional experience, ideally including hands-on involvement in campaign execution or a similar operations environment.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of management, and the communication skills to keep projects moving between different stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering work in a complex, fast-paced environment, where priorities can shift and deadlines still need to be met.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with a high level of attention to detail, while also building strong working relationships and influencing colleagues across teams.
• Advanced Excel skills, together with experience analysing datasets and turning numbers into actionable insight; experience with Looker or Tableau is considered a plus.
• A basic understanding of digital media fundamentals, including how CPC (cost per click) and CPM (cost per mille) models work.

This role suits an organised, analytical professional who enjoys the operational side of advertising as much as the results it produces. If you like structured work — trackers, timelines, checks and reports — but also want the satisfaction of seeing campaigns improve through your optimisations, it offers a balanced mix of both.

It can be a particularly good step for someone who has spent a couple of years in media, ad operations, e-commerce or a related field and now wants broader responsibility, direct contact with advertiser goals, and exposure to a leading regional platform. Clear communication, reliability and a willingness to learn new tools will all support your success in the team. Candidates looking for talabat jobs in dubai should apply early, as popular vacancies with leading employers close quickly.

About the Company

talabat is one of the best-known food and quick-commerce delivery platforms in the Middle East, connecting customers with restaurants, grocery stores and other local businesses through its app and website. Founded in the region and now part of the Delivery Hero Group, a global leader in online food delivery, talabat operates across several markets in the Middle East and North Africa, with the UAE as one of its key markets.

Within talabat, the retail media business allows brands and partners to promote their products directly inside the platform, reaching customers at the moment they are browsing and buying. Working in this area places you close to both the commercial and product sides of the business, in a team environment that reflects the pace of the wider quick-commerce industry. GulfCareers.ae lists verified talabat jobs in dubai taken from official employer pages only — never from unofficial agents.

Working in Dubai

Dubai has become a major hub for technology, e-commerce, media and delivery businesses in the Gulf, attracting professionals from across the region and beyond. For jobseekers exploring Gulf jobs, the city offers a large concentration of regional headquarters, a diverse international workforce and an active digital economy, with districts such as City Walk combining offices, retail and dining in a central location.

As with any new role, candidates should discuss the full terms of employment directly with the employer during the hiring process, review what is offered in writing, and consider their own living and commuting arrangements before making a decision. You will find more talabat jobs in dubai listed on GulfCareers.ae as soon as employers announce them.

Salary and Benefits

No salary figure is published for this position on the official job page. The employer does list several benefits for the role, which include a monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, parental leave, sponsored healthcare and a gym membership, along with fresh fruits, cereals and beverages available at the office. Full details of compensation and benefits, and how they apply to the successful candidate, will be confirmed by the employer during the hiring process. If this role is not the right fit, you can browse other talabat jobs in dubai on GulfCareers.ae and apply for free.

How to Apply for talabat Jobs in Dubai

Applications should be submitted through Delivery Hero’s official careers website using the link below. When you apply online, include a CV that clearly shows your campaign operations or digital media experience, your Excel and data analysis skills, and examples of projects you have delivered in a fast-paced team. Only use the official employer page for your application, and do not pay any third party in connection with this vacancy. Applying for talabat jobs in dubai through GulfCareers.ae is always free — you never pay a fee to apply.

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