Marketing and Business Development Manager

Job description / Role

Our client, a multinational consultancy business, is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Manager to be based in Muscat, Oman. Reports to the Head of Sales and Marketing. You will possess 5-8 years marketing and business development experience with a consultancy or professional services firm. Preference is for Big 4.

The Role:
* The Marketing and Business Development Manager will act as the primary point of contact for all Markets activities in Oman.
* Assist Partners, Directors and Managers in meeting their business growth objectives and targets.
* Work closely with the central Markets team in Dubai to ensure that the services of the Markets department are fully leveraged for the office in Oman.
* Help build the profile and reputation of the consultancy firm.

Responsibilities:

* Managing the bid process for all major proposals and helping the team achieve a winning document
* Monitoring RFP (Request for Proposals) and other tender information portals
* Monitor ongoing progress against targets for selected key accounts/solutions
* Ensure all necessary account information and pipelines opportunities are reported in CRM
* Ensure a regular pipeline of TL is in place, leveraging the best of local and global publications, for dissemination to clients and contacts
* Work closely with the PR Manager to ensure optimum coverage for the local market, leveraging all relevant firm surveys, events, thought leadership etc
* Liaise with Partners and the PR Manager to agree content for press releases
* Managing internal communication activities
* Manage inputs into relevant internal communications such as, surveys, key updates etc.
* Help arrange a number of client briefings and seminars on specific business topics
* Manage invitation lists, acceptances and client communications
* Manage venue, catering and logistical requirements

Requirements

* Degree educated
* The Marketing and Business Development Manager will have 5-8 years professional marketing and business development experience, ideally in a Big 4 background.
* Excellent writing and communications skills

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.