Marketing Communications Manager | Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities:
• Based in Dubai you will be report to the Regional Marketing Manager and will be fully accountable for the PR / MARCOMS function across the UAE and will play an integral part in taking the business to the next level.
• The purpose of this role is to ensure the good representation of the company as a brand and company. He/She carries the face of the company to the consumers through the media.
• This should be through media exposure, personal representation in given circumstances and strong connections with local media people who can affect negatively or positively the public opinion.
• Develop a yearly communication plan for the UAE market taking into consideration the companies regional strategy and the local needs of the market.
• Develop and distribute to the media all communication materials i.e. editorials and production related to events, product, athletes, corporate matters, etc. This covers but is not limited to the following: press kits, stories, photographs, films, interviews, trade and industry press material, web pages etc. This will be a broad role, which covers the TV, radio, print and online media.
• Identifies and co-ordinates various external resources to execute the communication strategy, i.e. photographers, videographers, translators, press officers.
• Handles crisis communication across the UAE in collaboration with the regional communications manager with whom you should agree on the steps and actions to be taken.

Requirements:
• You will be a highly experienced Communications Manager, preferably from the FMCG / Consumer Durables sector with a proven track record of delivering sustainable results through strategic marketing communications initiatives with the ability to drive the business forward and develop the marketing function.
• Good media qualitative and quantitative coverage related to company events in the market as per objectives.
• Good cooperation with regional and local teams translated into successful execution for events and problem handling if any.
• Experience in media work (journalism or public relations fields)
• Strong knowledge in organizing and executing events (planning, briefing, overseeing)
• Able to improve and learn quickly to handle bigger projects/responsibilities
• You will have a minimum of 5 years MARCOMS experience within the FMCG / Consumer Durables sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive business that have strong investment and financial backing and are a global leading brand. They are entering an exciting growth phase throughout the MENA region and this role is integral to their success.

Key Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:
Based in UAE
Arab Countries (GCC) National
Arabic Speaker
Minimum Age: 26
Maximum Age: 38

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