External Communications Executive – Corporate Communications
Alshaya
Kuwait
Ref: GP435-1534 		Alshaya

The Role


The Role

The External Communications Executive generates consumer awareness and interest in Alshaya brands through the development and delivery of targeted media relations and public relations activities.

* Create and maintain direct internal and external relationships. * Provide media relations support to the brand teams, including:* Support Corporate Communications Manager* Develop and manage core functional assets including, but not limited to:* Track and report on brand media coverage

Requirements


Requirements

* Degree level minimum* Knowledge and application of core PR disciplines (e.g. release drafting, pitching stories, event management, press office, etc)* Knowledge of local and wider GCC consumer media landscape - good media contacts* 5 years plus communications experience (international experience an advantage)* Experience of implementing PR campaigns in a retail or FMCG environment for premium brands* Briefing & managing PR agencies * Excellent creative writing (English and Arabic preferred)* Strong attention to detail - excellent proof reading skills* Project management skills

About the Company


About the Company

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world’s most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Chang’s, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2,200 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Service, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings.

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK. It employs more than 28,000 people from over 90 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

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