Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

Mackenzie Jones; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones is seeking a Saudi National for the Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing role in Riyadh. This key position involves driving the corporate communications strategy and overseeing a team of 3. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of experience in corporate communications or marketing, with a strong background in media relations and a proven ability to manage effective communication strategies. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and an MBA is desirable. Exceptional skills in both Arabic and English are essential.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, or media relations.
• Experience in an IPO from a communications perspective.
• Practical experience in planning and organizing media events.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy and brand building.
• Provide direction for employee engagement strategies.
• Manage relationships with journalists and media contacts.

Skills

Exceptional verbal communication

Writing and editing skills in Arabic and English

Building and maintaining relationships

Persuasive communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Communication, Media Studies, PR or Advertising

MBA desirable

Job description

Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

A very successful Saudi Arabian utilities investment company is looking for a Saudi National Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing based in Riyadh to drive, develop and implement the company's corporate communications and marketing strategy to promote at the highest level both internally and externally the company's mission in the region.

Reporting directly to the VP and leading a team of 3 in the Marketing Communication Department, your responsibilities will be as follows, but not limited to:

• Lead communications strategy, brand building and positioning, project management, public and media relations
• Provide clear direction for employee engagement utilizing internal communications strategies as set out by you
• Present annual reports, press releases, corporate literature, advertising, website content, etc.
• Manage external relationships—journalists, media contacts, agencies, and other stakeholders
• Plan and oversee sponsorship programs, corporate social responsibility initiatives, conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and advertising where appropriate
• Manage various communications tools to maximize brand awareness
• Develop, execute and analyze the effectiveness of a strategic marketing plan
• Ensure all banking products have appropriate marketing collateral with clear communication guidelines
• Support the CEO by preparing strategic presentations within the region
• Write and edit press releases so that the CEO and the company's message is widely received by the correct target market
• Own the marcoms department and ensure the company is positioned for a potential IPO

In order to qualify for this role you must meet the following criteria:

• KSA National only
• Bachelor degree in Communication, Media Studies, PR or Advertising from an internationally recognized institute. MBA desirable.
• 10‑15 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, media relations or a related field, preferably in a local/regional business services company, with preference in engineering & manufacturing or general trading.
• Experience in an IPO from a communications perspective
• Practical experience in planning and organizing media events
• Exceptional verbal communication, writing and editing skills in Arabic and English
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships across multiple teams, business units and levels within the corporate structure
• Persuasive communicator, able to write clearly and concisely, and present effectively to the senior team

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East is a recruiting specialist with a focus on HR, marketing, finance, and engineering sectors. The firm has been operating within the GCC and Levant since 2006, serving a range of companies and sectors across the region.