PR and Marketing Executive

Job description / Role

The Opportunity

Quest have partnered with an international retailer based near Jeddah, on the lookout for a PR and Marketing Executive to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of activations.

The role

The PR and Marketing Executive will have a range of responsibilities overseeing social media, PR and influencer activations.

Day to day responsibilities include:

* Creating and executing marketing and PR plans in order to raise the profile of the organisation in Saudi Arabia
* Identifying and working with key influencer partners
* Building relations with media/press to enhance reputation and ensure coverage of product launches, events and other experiential activations
* Work closely with the Social Media team and develop the content plan
* Managing the PR Agency
* Planning and assisting with new product releases, including overseeing and supporting on PR events

Requirements

The Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in your application you will have:

* 2 + years marketing or PR experience
* A strong understanding of the KSA market and audience
* Strong command of Arabic language - both written and spoken
* Have a network of technology journalists
* Educated to degree or diploma in Business Management, Marketing, or Media

The successful candidate will receive a generous salary between 9,000 to 11,000 SAR per month.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.