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Nawras | Communications Manager

editor — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:59:30 +0000

Job Summary

To maintain and grow Nawras' market leadership you will be responsible for executing quality communication campaigns in coordination with the proposition management team and other marketing departments, as required. You will coordinate and execute requests from other departments in relation to communications requirements, including: Sales, Corporate Affairs, HR, Network etc.

You will participate in the execution of advertising campaigns from initial brief to final delivery of the campaign. You will arrange media booking (if needed) and will monitor advertising campaigns (including supervising ATL execution), all the time working very closely with the agency to ensure the desired outcome. You will work with all internal teams and external agencies to implement and evaluate an innovative, pleasingly different outdoor branding strategy that enhances our media activities. As part of your responsibility for the management of external agencies, you will lead a periodic evaluation of agency performance.

Requirements
You have a University degree in Communication/ Marketing, with 5 - 8 years of experience in a similar position, either client or agency side. You have a good knowledge of the global media scene and an appreciation of the specifics of the Oman media market is highly desirable. You have very strong problem solving skills and project management skills. You have excellent Communication skills (written and spoken) in English & Arabic. You have good Computer Skills: Excel, Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. You have excellent knowledge of communication and marketing strategies and practice. You have a working knowledge of the internet and other digital media. Experience of innovative outdoor and ambient media would be an advantge. You have a valid driver's licence.

About the Company
Welcome to an exciting world of new possibilities from Nawras, Oman’s customer-friendly mobile communications service provider.

Nawras combines the best global expertise and the best people with a genuine understanding of Omani culture to offer you the highest levels of user-friendly mobile technology and customer satisfaction.

At Nawras, we are committed to enhancing your daily life by making mobile communication easier, more versatile and always a rewarding experience.

Our vision is to enrich the lives of people in Oman through better communication services. Furthermore, our mission is to be the best communications provider and employer of choice in Oman.

Company Name

Nawras

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Budge Recruitment | Marketing Manager-Development

editor — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:54:53 +0000

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Development Marketing Manager to join their team in Cairo, Egypt. Working with the Development and Asset Management teams as well as the Head Office, this role will be responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive development marketing plans and long term brand strategies for their projects in Cairo. You will also be responsible for formulating and overseeing the implementation of marketing tactics, events, PR activities and collateral.

Requirements
Candidates must be bilingual (English & Arabic) and degree educated with international experience in Shopping Centre Marketing, PR, Branding, Media and Management. The successful candidate will be offered up to EGP 20K per month + Benefits.

About the Company
Welcome to a new world of Recruitment, our aim is simple, to extend the geographical boundaries of the recruitment industry to enable you to recruit the most highly qualified professionals your company deserves.

Company Name

Budget Recruitment

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Tekla Middle East | Marketing Manager

editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:28:19 +0000

Job Summary

Role

Develop and implement new marketing strategies and materials that support the company's business in the Middle East region.

Devise marketing strategies and develop marketing campaigns

Produce market studies, brochures, adverts, articles, white papers and promotional videos that articulate Tekla's position in the Middle East.

Manage the marketing budget and planning.

Reporting to: Managing Director

Requirements

5 years experience.

Essential to have excellent English communication skills.

Must possess excellent branding and PR skills.

Exposure to marketing in the engineering, construction and software sectors is preferred.

Background in graphics design and/or web development will be an added advantage.

Arabic speaking will be an added advantage.

Company Name

Tekla Middle East

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Human Capital Investment (HCI) | Marketing Manager

editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:50:40 +0000

Job Summary

Role

A leading multinational organsiation is seeking a Marketing Manager to join their distinguished and dedicated Marketing team.

You would be responsible for developing and delivering marketing strategies for the brands.

- Creative thinking and present innovative marketing strategies.
- To possess an understanding and branding and brand identity.
- Understand international brands and trends.
- Develop marketing plans, launch plans and annual operating plans.
- Evaluate customer research, market conditions and competitor data.
- Weekly and monthly sales brand analysis.

Requirements

- Arabic / English speaker.
- Passionate, energetic, versatile and very flexible.
- Ability to work to very tight deadlines.
- BA degree minimum in Marketing.
- Team player.
- Excellent communicator.

Company Name

Human Capital Investment (HCI)

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Eutopia Solutions | Channels Marketing Manager

editor — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:21:23 +0000

Job Summary

Role

My client is a leading IT Service and Solution provider across the GCC and is currently in search of a highly experienced Channels Marketing Manager to join their organisation. The role involves planning, developing and executing channel marketing programs across the region targeting small and medium sized businesses in the IT industry. The aim is to grow sales of services by identifying, recruiting and assisting partners to sell the organisation's services successfully. The ideal candidate will have proven long term experience in marketing and channel partners within the ICT services sector and ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent.

Responsibilities include using marketing vehicles such as PR, events and advertising to raise the awareness of the organisation to design, develop and execute partner sales promotions and incentive programs to maximise joint marketing campaigns and ultimately service agreements. The Channels Marketing Manager will work closely with the sales and marketing teams, operations and product management teams to achieve maximum penetration to the market.

The successful professional will have a positive results orientated approach with the ability to multitask and be a team player. Excellent communication skills are essential and proven experience within the GCC region is highly beneficial. Arabic also beneficial. For further information on this opportunity please apply now online.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent.
• Channel Marketing Planning and Execution skills.
• Insight into SMB market of the IT industry.
• Cross-cultural working skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Arabic beneficial.
• Ability to multitask.
• Positive and results orientated approach.
• Team player.

Company Name

Eutopia Solutions

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Mawhibah | Marketing Manager

editor — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:18:15 +0000

Job Summary

Role

Backed by strong regional shareholders and benefiting from the CEO’s solid experience in the Education sector in Saudi Arabia, Al Raeda aims to become a leader in the provision of children’s early education in the region through the establishment of a network of kindergarten and primary schools. The company already owns one of the most reputable schools in Riyadh, and is recognized for its very high education standards and excellent academic results.

To support the planned growth of the schools, a new Marketing Manager role has been created that will be responsible for all marketing activities (brand management, PR, promotional campaigns, market research etc.) and parent interaction channels.

Requirements

The successful candidate is likely to have the following profile:
• Marketing/Business degree from a well regarded university
• At least 3-5 years marketing experience in a corporate environment
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent English and Arabic written and verbal communication skills
• An indepth understanding of the local Saudi market
• Ability to work independently in a high growth environment
• An interest in the Education sector

This opportunity will suit an individual who enjoys a hands-on role but also wants the ownership and ability to drive all the marketing activities for a fast growing business. Through their work, this person will also be contributing to the development and improvement of standards of Education in Saudi Arabia.

Company Name

Mawhibah

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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RP International (RPI) | Marketing Executive

editor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:53:21 +0000

Job Summary

Role

Leading Financial Institution seeks a Marketing Executive.

To work with the Middle East Marketing Manager, globally and designated Middle East Agents to design and execute relevant measurable marketing initiatives for the company, Agents and end users within designated territory. Initiatives are designed to increase transaction volume, maximise marketing budgets, build the brand, achieve business objectives and satisfy joint marketing commitments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work with the Marketing Manager, Middle East in the development, execution and measurement of marketing, advertising, communication, promotional, and community-orientated strategies and campaigns to maximise the companies Middle East opportunities.
• Together with the Marketing Manager, Middle East, identify what secondary research data should be gathered and implemented for designated region.
• Gather competitive information and conduct research on competitor’s services and markets. Assist with the compilation of reports and provide analysis on market information and business trends.
• Consider possible brand visibility opportunities and relevant sales support merchandise, POS and Agent materials. Agree with Marketing Manager and implement. Manage suppliers to ensure cost-effective, quality and timely production of materials and signage.
• Ensure that the company and Agent marketing materials and branding initiatives for designated region are approved by the London based Legal and Marketing departments.
• Analyse and recommend the most efficient and cost effective route to distribute marketing information and materials to Agents / marketplaces. Agree with the Marketing Manager and review regularly. Take responsibility and be accountable for the management of these activities within budgetary constraints.
• Brainstorm and gather information on designated regional corridor opportunities, working globally in compiling and analysing this data. Make recommendations to Marketing Manager and implement marketing initiatives that drive quantum increases in profitable transaction volumes.
• Train, educate and implement the defined Marketing Control Processes with Agents to ensure brand consistency and integrity is maintained in the designated region. Give input and review regularly to ensure effectiveness.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews on the success of marketing initiatives, measure ROI and share learnings/results. Take practical steps to improve results.
• Build strong Agent “marketing” relationships in designated region and assist with relationship building. Be a strong brand advocate and company ambassador.
• Report weekly to Marketing Manager on ideas, activities and results; participate in regional meetings and MIL training / conferences.
• Assist in the compilation of presentations for prospective Agents.
• Liaise with the US and London to ensure consistency of approach and style on all marketing literature etc.
• Deal with marketing queries and issues as appropriate.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required by the office or team as they arise.

Requirements

• Ideally a Marketing Degree, otherwise a Marketing Diploma or a Formal Marketing qualification is necessary.
• Solid regional marketing experience to include involvement in pan Middle East marketing campaigns is required, where recent experience has been gained at a similar level. Marketing exposure will be across the full marketing communications mix.
• Previous experience of managing a marketing budget is required.
• Excellent English and Arabic, both oral and written is essential.
• Able to build and maintain good relationships both internally and externally. Is able to operate as part of a project team that may be based in a number of different international locations.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills - strong attention to detail is essential, thorough and accurate.
• Able to deal with conflicts internally and externally.
• Experience of handling conflicting priorities with minimum supervision. Remains calm and focused.
• A robust and tenacious individual.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Numerate – able to interpret and manipulate numerical/financial data.
• Computer literate – advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Able to use and build spreadsheets/basic financial models.
• A flexible approach to work, especially when travel or long hours of work are required.
• The successful candidate will ideally have experience of establishing his or her own media/advertising/promotional contacts.
• Car and driving license is desirable.
• Ability to commit to and demonstrate the Corporate Values: Respect, Courage, Passion, Integrity and Teamwork.

Company Name

RP International (RPI)

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Dalma Energy | Communications Manager (OPAL)

editor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:35:11 +0000

Job Summary

Role

Please note that this position is being advertised on OPAL’s behalf. Initial application acknowledgements will come from Dalma Energy’s Corporate Human Resources team.

OVERVIEW

OPAL, the Oman Society for Petroleum Services, is an institution composed of the country’s oil and gas companies and their contractors. Its role is to serve its members by acting as a forum to address specific challenges within the Oil and Gas industry, to develop common standards where desired and appropriate, and to monitor the application of those standards.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

* To communicate to members and stakeholders the benefits that OPAL can provide and to create a forum for members to exchange information. To manage OPAL’s publications and its public interface and to ensure that markets are appropriately targeted.

* To manage databases and to ensure maximum take up and market penetration of the potential membership through active management of those databases. To handle OPAL’s internal accounting.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1/ Manage and measure the OPAL brand and house style

2/ Develop and apply a consistent communications strategy

3/ Ensure members take up the full range of benefits that OPAL have developed for them

3/ Develop and apply communication strategies for other stakeholders such as Government Ministries and relevant overseas bodies

4/ Manage all OPAL publications

4/ Manage and develop the OPAL website as a portal for the Oil and Gas Industry

5/ Co-ordinate all events and functions

6/ Promote information-sharing amongst members

7/ Administer Compliance Verification Certificates (a requirement for major tender qualification) and ensure maximum penetration of their usage

8/ Manage databases of members, their various certifications and contributions and use direct marketing to ensure higher levels of compliance

9/ Manage all internal accounting

CHALLENGES

OPAL’s authority derives from its skills and not its executive authority and position. The ability to influence others is vital, as is the ability to manage change and work within a wide job remit. This requires, inter alia, a good creative capability and the ability to communicate.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The emphasis of this job is on communications professionalism and the incumbent will have had a number of years heading the necessary discipline in a medium sized company or significant experience in a good advertising agency. Experience of direct-marketing, website and portal operation would be very desirable. OPAL is funded by its members and the benefits accruing from OPAL need to be developed and promoted. OPAL hosts a number of important industry functions during the year and the professional management of those functions will play an important role in the credibility of their output and value.

* OPAL’s success depends on its credibility. The OPAL brand is a signifier of that credibility. Thus the ability to manage the OPAL brand and measure its strength is an important element of the job.

* No accounting skills are required, the responsibly is purely an organisational convenience.

Company Name

Dalma Energy

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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ABC Consultants | Head – External Communications (Leading Bank)

editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:35:50 +0000

Job Summary

Role

The candidate will be responsible for managing and developing the Banks external profile in the media and through other channels including the website, coordinate and advice on corporate relationships with designated external stakeholders, both individual and organizational, for the benefit of the Bank and its clients.

• Enhance media relations and lead story placement with national, local, business, industry press.
• Coordinate the support of the documentation and the implementation of departmental policies and procedures which will set out the principles, methodology and techniques to establish effective external communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Communications and Public Relations, Masters is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-12 years experience in a major bank of which at least 3 years in a managerial capacity in a similar function.

Company Name

ABC Consultants

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Confidential Company | General Manager - Magazines

editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:49:29 +0000

Job Summary

Role

Responsible for the operational (including content, marketing, production, circulation and advertising sales) and fiscal activities of one or more publications.

• Plan, organize, direct and control the resources for producing the publication(s)

• Determine target markets, staff needs and production modes.

• Design and develop short and long-term sales development objectives and create sales development strategies to achieve the optimum benefit.

• Set the budget. Allocate and control costs.

• Provide leadership and management to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree desirable.

• Must have media management experience with a professional media organization in all aspects of Magazines operations, including content, production, distribution, advertising sales, marketing and administration.

• Minimum 10 years of experience of which at least five should be at a senior level.

• Proficient in both Arabic and English languages

• Excellent communication and negotiations skills

Company Name

Confidential Company

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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