Gulf Recruitment Group

Gulf Recruitment Group | General Manager – PR agency

Job Summary

 Job Description

 
As one of the largest and most revered PR agencies in the world, our client are expanding within the region. The agency has had a well regarded presence in the UAE for a number of years, with an impressive client list, they are now opening a new office in Riyadh and have already won a number of sizeable clients in the Kingdom. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build a business with the support and infrastructure of one of the biggest players in the market. 
 
The clients already secured will offer an excellent springboard from which to grow the agency, and they also have a local partner in place offering strong support.
 
Skills
 
The role requires an Arabic speaker, and the preference would be for a Saudi National. It is imperative that you have around 15 years experience within the region, with some Saudi experience essential. 
 
You must have a clear track record of business building, growing a team and a keen eye for the bottom line. 
 
An excellent opportunity that will be well rewarded means that this role will inevitably be highly sought after, so please ensure you meet the minimum requirements before applying: 
- Fluent in English and Arabic 
- 15 years regional PR experience 
- Experience on the agency side is essential 
- Strong track record of building business 
- Strengths in Media relations as well as strategic Corporate Communications
 

Company Name

Gulf Recruitment Group

Experience Required (Years)

15

Position Type

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Gulf Recruitment Group | Group Account Director

Job Summary

 Job Description

 
As part of a leading global advertising network this agency has a fantastic reputation in the region. Seen as one of the leading creative houses, this multi award winning agency have an enviable client list that incorporates major multinational brands and high profile regional companies. 
 
New client wins mean they need to recruit in a number of areas, with the most pressing role being that of Group Account Director to lead a large team looking after a major international telecoms client. 
 
The GAD will report directly into the Managing Director, running a team of ADs, AMs and AEs, working closely with the planning and creative departments to deliver high quality work on time and in budget to a satisfied client! They need an Arabic speaker for the role, someone with at least 10 years client servicing experience, ideally 2 of which have been at GAD level. A preference will be given to those with experience of managing telecoms clients. 
 
Regional experience is a must, and you must gave worked at a reputable agency. 
The role will offer a great opportunity to lead a sizeable team on a very high profile client, within one of the best agencies in the Middle East. It’s going to take a strong character with plenty of drive and charisma.
 
Skills
 
If you fit the bill then please send your CV for consideration, making sure you meet the minimum requirements outlined below: 
- Fluent in Arabic and English 
- Experience at Group Account Director level within a reputable advertising agency 
- Strong track record of delivering results 
- Degree educated 
- Regional experience 
- Preferably experience of working on Telecoms clients
 
Education
 
Bachelors Degree
 

Company Name

Gulf Recruitment Group

Experience Required (Years)

7

Position Type

Description

Gulf Recruitment Group | Junior Account Director

Job Summary

Job Description

A leading global independent advertising agency with an established network of offices across the Middle East, the agency has an enviable list of high profile long term MNC clients. 

They are expanding regionally, particularly in the newly restructured Dubai head office, and now require an Account Director, reporting to the CSD, to lead a team of 3, managing three high profile accounts with a 4th to be added.

Skills

The Account Director will be expected to have multi-sector experience, and previous experience of MNC clients is essential, ideally on a regional level. They are looking for a tenacious, hard working AD with the ability to offer sound strategic advice and to manage demanding clients, while leading a small team. 

The ideal candidate will either have 1 or 2 years experience at AD level or will be an experienced Senior Account Manager looking for the next step up in their career. 

This is the ideal time to join a forward thinking agency as it embarks on an ambitious growth phrase, and as such, the role will be highly desirable. Therefore, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements outlined below before you submit your CV. 

- Experience at either AD or SAM level working on high profile MNC accounts 

- Middle East experience 

- Previous man management/team lead experience 

- Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential

 

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Company Name

Gulf Recruitment Group

Experience Required (Years)

1-2

Position Type

Description

Gulf Recruitment Group | Arabic PR Director

Job Summary

Job Description

 
A highly reputed international PR agency in expansion mode, are looking to hire a senior Arabic PR Director to join their agency, to be based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. 
 
Working within primarily financial and corporate communications, they are looking for a client facing relationship builder with extremely strong spoken and written Arabic. 
 
Exemplary presentation skills and an in depth knowledge of media relations are a must. The client has a well established client base across the region, both local and international, and they are looking to open offices in a number of key locations around the MENA region.
 
Skills
 
The Arabic PR Director reports directly into the MD and would be seen as the major contact with all Arabic clients, being heavily involved in all aspects of the process, from business development and pitch through to delivery and relationship management. Strategic experience is highly sought after. 
 
This is represents an excellent opportunity to join a global firm at the point of Middle East expansion, opening numerous opportunities both locally and globally in the long run. 
 
You must have the following to be considered: 
- Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic 
- Regional experience either at Account Director level within a reputable PR firm, or at senior level in a corp comms role within an MNC environment 
- Entrepreneurial spirit 
If you would like to be considered, please send your CV in the strictest confidence.
 

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