Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

Mackenzie Jones; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones Limited in Riyadh is recruiting a Saudi National Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing to lead the integrated marcoms strategy, strengthen brand protection, and position the group for growth and potential IPO.

You will manage a team of three, drive external relations, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement across the region, ensuring compelling messaging in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Communication, Media Studies, PR or Advertising from an internationally recognized education institute.
• MBA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy, brand building and positioning, project management, public and media relations.
• Clear direction for employee engagement utilizing internal communications strategies as set out by you.
• Presenting annual reports, press releases, corporate literature, advertising, website content etc.
• Manage external relationships - journalist, media contacts on and off line, agencies etc.
• Sponsorship programmes, corporate social responsibility, conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and advertising where appropriate.
• Manage various communications tools to maximize brand awareness.
• Marketing Program: Create, execute and analyze the effectiveness of a strategic marketing plan.
• Ensure all banking products have appropriate marketing collateral with clear communications guidelines.
• Responsible for strategic presentations within region, supporting the CEO.
• Write/ edit press releases ensuring the CEO and the Companies message is widely received to the correct target market.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Editing

Relationship building

Persuasive communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication/Media/PR/Advertising

MBA desirable

Job description

Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

A very successful Saudi Arabian utilities investment company are looking for a Saudi National Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing based in Riyadh to drive, develop and implement the companies corporate communications and Marketing strategy to promote at the highest level both internally and external the companies 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
• Clear direction for employee engagement utilizing internal communications strategies as set out by you
• Presenting annual reports, press releases, corporate literature, advertising, website content etc
• Manage external relationships - journalist, media contacts on and off line, agencies etc
• Sponsorship programmes, corporate social responsibility, conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and advertising where appropriate
• Manage various communications tools to maximize brand awareness
• Marketing Program: Create, execute and analyze the effectiveness of a strategic marketing plan
• Ensure all banking products have appropriate marketing collateral with clear communications guidelines
• Responsible for strategic presentations within region, supporting the CEO
• Write/ edit press releases ensuring the CEO and the Companies message is widely received to the correct target market.

Above all you will own the marcoms dept and ensure the company is set up for a potential IPO.

KSA National ONLY need apply

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