Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

Mackenzie Jones; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful utilities investment company in Riyadh seeks a Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing. The role entails leading the communications strategy, managing media relations, and overseeing marketing efforts. Required is a Saudi National with a Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of experience in corporate communications or marketing. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and experience in IPOs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy and brand building.
• Manage external relationships with journalists and media.
• Write/edit press releases ensuring clear messaging.

Skills

Exceptional verbal communication

Writing and editing skills

Ability to build relationships

Persuasive communicator

Education

Bachelor's 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 the company's mission at the highest level both internally and externally in the region.

Reporting directly to the VP and leading a team of 3 in the Marketing Communication Department, your responsibilities will include but are 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 you set out
• Present annual reports, press releases, corporate literature, advertising, website content, etc.
• Manage external relationships - journalists, media contacts on- and offline, 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 the region, supporting the CEO
• Write/edit press releases ensuring the CEO and the company's message is widely received by 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 an 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

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs. We always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.