Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

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:

1. Lead communications strategy, brand building and positioning, project management, public and media relations.
2. Clear direction for employee engagement utilizing internal communications strategies as set out by you.
3. Presenting annual reports, press releases, corporate literature, advertising, website content etc.
4. Manage external relationships - journalist, media contacts online and offline, agencies etc.
5. Sponsorship programmes, corporate social responsibility, conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and advertising where appropriate.
6. Manage various communications tools to maximize brand awareness.
7. Marketing Program: Create, execute and analyze the effectiveness of a strategic marketing plan.
8. Ensure all banking products have appropriate marketing collateral with clear communications guidelines.
9. Responsible for strategic presentations within the region, supporting the CEO.
10. 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 a 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.