Regional Manager

Job description / Role

My client is a prestigious communications agency seeking a Regional Manager to help strengthen the agencys regional footprint and expertise across its portfolio of clients as well as to provide regional insights and direction on existing accounts as well as new business within the consumer business.

- Assisting with the on-boarding process for new team members with an overview on Regional media as part of all new recruits induction sessions
- Updating and sharing with clients regional landscape report
- Managing regional activities for the agencys relevant client portfolio to ensure successful results and delivery of agreed activities across markets
- Partnering with client and extended teams (e.g. events/digital) to develop and complete communication plans that can be tailored to specific markets
- Maintain and grow the agencys media contacts across the region through regular outreach
- Ensure regional media contacts are grown across relevant account teams
- Manage on the ground media relations activities
- Working as part of the account team to conceptualize award winning campaigns based on clients business objectives

Requirements

- Bachelor degree preferably in mass communications, languages or journalism.
- 4 years minimum experience in a media or public relations agency, or within an
- Industry relevant business is a plus
- Consumer industry experience
- Proven records of writing skills and excellent client servicing
- Research and reporting
- Regional media and market industry knowledge
- PR program development
- Proven records of client management.

Functional Skills
- Must be able to travel to KSA and other GCC markets
- Excellent Arabic language skills (written and verbal)
- Microsoft package proficiency
- Good written skills
- Strong media network
- Excellent verbal communicator and at ease when presenting to an audience
- Strong organisation skills
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to manage and inspire junior team members

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.