JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
- Grow revenue and profitability of the Viola PR business unit.
- Take client briefs and help to develop strategic communications programs.
- Lead and manage client relationships and run key accounts.
- Take responsibility for quality control of client work produced by team to meet the highest standards.
- Develop new business and client campaign proposals and participate in bid/RFP responses in relation to PR services in coordination with other business units.
- Examine with the Business Development Director and other business unit heads all upselling and cross-selling opportunities and client retention strategies.
- Design strategies to maximize the value of media relation and public affairs among other Viola PR services and target influencer audiences within client accounts.
- Plan and execute public meetings or other special events including press conferences and providing the client with sound communications counsel.
- Manage proactive/reactive media outreach with local print, broadcast and online reporters.
- Identify skills and allocate team resources based on work load and client requirements.
- Manage and coach junior team members.
- Oversee and meet financial targets on each client project and contribute to company profitability especially in joint accounts.
- Interact with senior management and input into PR business development strategies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 8 years in PR capacities 3 years of which in senior Account Management position
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in UAE
- Multi sector experience with focus on Public Sector highly preferred
- Past multinational/regional agency experience a must
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Liberal Arts or Business Administration
- Previous specialized training and/or certification is a plus
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Viola Communications is the fruit of a joint venture between three of the most prominent holding groups in Abu Dhabi. As a marketing communications investment group, we seek to invest in, establish or acquire businesses that provide solutions within the marketing communications sector on a local and regional level either independently or with affiliate partners.
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