The purpose of this role is to provide strong leadership in transforming the in-country marketing function to the business.
The role is required to develop, manage and drive strategic deliverables: Strategic Marketing & Brand Management, Marketing Communication, Rewards & Alliances, Pricing and Cross-Sell.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who has proven working experience and knowledge of segmentation, customer centricity, cross selling and pricing.
Our client wants to also make it clear that they encourage development and succession planning in their business, giving people the opportunity to explore different routes within their organisation, both locally and internationally.
Main Responsibilities:
• Responsible for providing leadership on formulating the pricing strategy
• Create and deploy cross-sell strategies
• Develop solid data briefs for the delivery of strategic analyses across country businesses in order to drive-up cross product holdings, deepen customer engagement (CRM) as well as customer acquisition.
• Responsible for market segmentation and analysis of results to ensure the continued generation of revenue from results
• Lead customer centricity to ensure continued service quality for all customers
• Achieve corporate ambition of building a strong and relevant global brand through close collaboration with Corporate Brand team, adhering to guidelines and standardization.
Reporting to : CEO
Duration : Permanent
Desired start date : ASAP
Probation : 3 months
Working hours : Sun – Thurs 8 – 5pm
Requirements
If you have 10 or more years marketing experience and are degree educated with strong project and campaign management proven experience please apply immediately!
The ideal fit for this team is for someone who is passionate, driven, hardworking, determined and proactive.
Is this you?
Do you want to work in a progressive, dynamic and innovative company that can offer you international exposure in a forward thinking environment with job security?
If it is, apply immediately to be considered!
Those that fit the criteria and are deem suitable shall be contacted by our research teams.
]]>We have played a major role in the conception and development of some of the most successful brands in Bahrain, and are looking for a talented Creative Director to join our team as we plan to expand regionally.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Creative Director with exceptional talent in design who will be able to oversee the creative team of designers and copywriters. Your role will be focused on developing creative concepts and providing design direction with quality management, whilst ensuring that the clients’ needs are being met.
Our work environment is conducive to innovation, where creative people realize their potential and fulfill their passion for creation. You will be expected to enjoy and respect the relaxed atmosphere of this design-based practice, however fast thinking and action will be essential in dealing with the local market.
Requirements:
- 7 years or above working experience in creative design practice, with proven track record in design generation and project management
- Leadership and management skills with ability to work with and motivate others in team
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Suite
- Ability to storyboard, direct and develop documentaries and TVCs from conception to delivery
- Strong intuitive understanding of branding, art direction and design background with the ability to think creatively across multiple media – 2D, 3D, static, moving, product, space and environment
- Strategic thinking and the ability to articulate and communicate persuasively is essential
- Must hold a good rapport with clients and have the ability to conduct client presentations in a persuasive manner
- Willing to learn new things and culturally sensitive
- Willing to pass on skills, motivating and inspiring others and to work as part of a team
- Up to date with trends, styles, fashions and technology
- A responsible, flexible and positive attitude
- Preferably bilingual (English & Arabic)
- Inspired, beautiful thinking. Love design. Love brands.
Skills
Graduate in Sales and Marketing, or in a business related subject with specialised SandM qualificationsExcellent spoken and written English spokenwritten Arabic an advantageValid Bahraini Driving LicenseMinimum of 5 years in a Sales and Marketing management roleMinimum 3+ years experience in the liquor industryProven success in managing, developing and motivating staff
Responsibilities:
• Handle multiple accounts independently and earn clients’ trust by continually meeting deadlines; being a proven adviser and always being strategic.
• Identify incremental business opportunities on current accounts and new business opportunities with prospects.
• Demonstrate financial accountability by building client and colleague team commitment to achieve impact resulting in high financial returns.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of SAEs, AEs and assistants. This includes being aware of their target utilisation on accounts, working with other team members to ensure that monthly goals are achieved and addressing any problems with line manager and subordinates.
Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or other relevant field.
• At least 5 years direct PR agency experience.
• GCC experience preferred.
• Arabic language an added advantage.
Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Reference as well as the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to [email protected]
Applications that quote the Job Reference Number only will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
]]>The main role & responsibilities include;
-Lead area projects and initiatives when needed.
-Develop and deliver a strategy to achieve EMEIA and Middle East priorities
-Provide strategic advice to sub-area leadership on marketing issues that may emerge
-Produce an integrated marketing plan for Middle East
-Support and ensure the development of appropriate plans for service lines, segments and
countries within the sub-area
-Developing and managing the central Marketing budget
-Overseeing and monitoring deployment activities
-Overseeing and approving country/office marketing budgets
-Working with Business Development to ensure appropriate leverage and ROI is achieved
-Develop the marketing function into a world-class marketing resource
-Team with Area marketing in the development of new policies and programs
Requirements
Candidates with the following skills/experiences would be preferred:
Managing relationships and ability to influence
Personal credibility
Analytical/conceptual thinking
Understanding the business and region
Brand development
Client relationship marketing/account planning experience
Marketing planning
Project management
Thought leadership/content generation experience
Marketing/business studies graduate with experience in a senior marketing role. Post Qualification experience is preferable.
Previous experience in Professional firms where there has been exposure to Marketing & Communications in the Middle East Market is highly preferred.
Requirements
Key skills, aside from traditional marcoms/ marketing experience, must include cross-sell, business intelligence/data analytics, pricing and service quality.
Must be a fluent Arabic speaker who is happy to re-locate / reside in Bahrain.
You will possess strong team management, leadership and senior stakeholder skills and have a formal marketing qualification and/or MBA. Your experience must be financial services based and aside from traditional marcoms/ marketing experience, you must have experience of cross-selling, business intelligence/data analytics, pricing and service quality.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in moving forward a household financial services name in growth markets.
Requirements
You will play a key role in leading and mentoring the existing team, providing senior strategic guidance to government based clients and winning new business. The rewards in this consultancy are considerably higher than average and for the right person this is an excellent opportunity to broaden their skills.
Requirements
You’ll have at least three years PR experience, ideally gained from an agency. This consultancy attracts great talent so you can be confident of learning from true professionals. What’s more they pay well above average so you can be confident that your talent and commitment will be handsomely rewarded.
Requirements
There will be a significant focus on copywriting – roughly 30%. This will include the bank’s internal news letter and all external collaterals: releases, brochures, invitations, speeches/speaking points, Q&As, holding statements, economic reports and much more. You will also prepare major presentations in internal and external events and develop proposals and reports for major CSR initiatives. This is a well respected bank with a growing business and it presents a talented PR practitioner with a great opportunity to be part of a well run international business. You should have a background in corporate communications, preferably within the banking or broader financial services sector. At least five years experience is required.
Requirements
The work involves high levels of ‘face-time’ and direct counsel with senior executives, advising on a wide range of matters pertaining to structural change, training and capacity building within the department. You should have experience of working in a challenging in-house environment, preferably in the Arab world. You should have gravity, be able to advise at a strategic level and also be able to work in a difficult and often bureaucratic environment.