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Ref: HP662-585
Job description / Role
The Marketing & Communications Manager will have primary responsibility for developing and executing a branding, communications, events and public relations strategy for the MENA region.
Reporting to the Head of BD this role is crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of the regional sector marketing plan in an attempt to generate profitable growth across the region.
The role requires someone with experience in all elements of the marketing mix including internal and external communications, e-communications and social media, event management, business development and targeting with an overall objective of supporting the growing Middle East offices.
Key responsibilities:
* Strategy & Planning - Sector Marketing PR & Communications plans
* Events and seminars/conferences
* Thought leadership campaigns
* PR / Media
* CRM
* Website
* Brand
Requirements
Candidate Profile
* Have at least four to five years of proven experience in marketing & communications and/or public
* Have an appropriate tertiary qualification (likely to be in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or business).
* Relations, preferably in a legal or related professional services environment.
* Have a proven track record of implementing marketing communications programmes, together with:
* Strong communications skills (written and verbal).
* Have an understanding of the local and regional media targets and track record in building relationships with journalists. This would include good industry and local knowledge with established contacts in GCC;
* Knowing client service standards and client requirements.
* Be able to deliver a number of projects under tight deadlines.
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.