Marketing & Communications Business Partner

Bahri | البحري; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Bahri is seeking a Marketing & Communications Business Partner in Dubai to coordinate between Dubai units and the Riyadh HQ MarCom team. You will support leaders in marketing, communications, media, events, and stakeholder engagement to align with Bahri's strategy and brand identity.

You will manage regional activities, track requests, and ensure timely execution with HQ and agencies. Strong English and Arabic communication is essential, as is professional representation of the organization in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as official MarCom representative for Dubai office.
• Support Dubai leaders in communication matters and external engagements.
• Ensure regional activities align with Bahri's strategy and brand messaging.
• Serve as liaison between Dubai units and Riyadh HQ for requests and priorities.
• Coordinate with HQ and agencies to ensure timely execution of activities.
• Identify and track relevant conferences, events, and media opportunities.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and media assets for events.
• Assist in planning and reporting on weekly activity and milestones.
• Support internal communications and employee engagement in Dubai.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Strategic comms

Event management

Media relations

Arabic & English

Brand governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Master's degree is an advantage

Job description

The Marketing & Communications Business Partner - Dubai Office serves as the primary representative of Bahri's Marketing & Communications (MarCom) function in Dubai. The role ensures effective coordination between Dubai-based business units and the MarCom team at headquarters in Riyadh, while supporting business leaders in marketing, communication, media, events, and stakeholder engagement activities.

The position plays a dual role:

• Strategic: Representing MarCom in leadership interactions and ensuring alignment with Bahri's corporate positioning, brand, and communication strategy.
• Operational: Coordinating, tracking, and reporting marketing and communication activities to enhance Bahri's regional presence and execution quality.

1. Strategic Representation & Alignment

• Act as the official MarCom representative for the Dubai office.
• Support Dubai-based presidents and senior leaders in communication-related matters and external engagements.
• Ensure all regional activities align with Bahri's corporate strategy, brand identity, and communication standards.

2. Coordination & Follow‑up

• Serve as the primary liaison between Dubai business units and the MarCom team in Riyadh.
• Collect, document, prioritize, and follow up on marketing and communication requests until completion.
• Coordinate closely with HQ teams and appointed agencies to ensure aligned and timely execution.

3. Events, Conferences & External Engagements

• Identify and track relevant industry conferences, exhibitions, forums, and events involving Bahri leadership.
• Coordinate with HQ to prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and media assets.
• Support event logistics, on-site MarCom representation, and post-event reporting.
• Attend selected events when required and document outcomes, observations, and communication opportunities.

4. Media & Communication Support

• Support regional media engagements in coordination with Corporate Communications.
• Assist in managing press interactions, interviews, statements, and executive visibility opportunities.
• Identify regional stories, partnerships, and milestones suitable for corporate communication or media coverage.

5. Weekly Business Activity Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare and submit a weekly business activity report covering Dubai-based business unit updates and initiatives.
• Identify communication, branding, and marketing opportunities emerging from business activities.
• Highlight achievements, partnerships, contracts, and milestones for storytelling and visibility purposes.

6. Marketing & Communication Planning

• Develop and maintain a quarterly Marketing & Communication calendar for Dubai-related initiatives.
• Update the calendar monthly in coordination with HQ.
• Track progress against planned initiatives and provide follow-up and status reports.

7. Meetings & Governance

• Organize and facilitate weekly coordination meetings with Dubai-based business units.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action trackers.
• Submit monthly summary reports outlining completed activities, upcoming initiatives, risks, and recommendations.

8. Internal Communication & Employee Engagement

• Support internal communication initiatives in the Dubai office in coordination with HQ.
• Assist in organizing local employee engagement activities, campaigns, and internal events.
• Ensure internal initiatives align with corporate messaging and engagement guidelines.

Authority & Decision‑Making

• Authorized to manage day‑to‑day MarCom coordination and activities in Dubai within approved frameworks.
• Escalates strategic, reputational, or high‑risk matters to the VP - Marketing & Communications.
• Provides recommendations and insights to support informed decision‑making by HQ.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields.
• Experience in a Business Partner, regional coordination, or representative role is highly preferred.
• Proven experience working with senior executives, cross‑functional teams, and external agencies.
• Strong coordination, follow‑up, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Solid understanding of corporate branding, media, events, and communication governance.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidence in representing the organization.
• Ability to work independently while remaining fully aligned with a centralized HQ team.