The Commercial Director originates and leads all commercial practices and objectives that include all Business development, Marketing and public relations activities through setting financial target, product lines, and potential markets. S/He will be responsible for the achievement of the department’s financial and commercial targets.

The Commercial Director coordinates the targets and strategic plans with the Business Development and Marketing managers though Leadership and Clients relations.

1- Leading a team of commercial specialists who conduct all the company’s sales, marketing and public relations activities
2- Devising the company’s strategies with the management team, and managing the execution of these strategies
3- Conducting periodic analysis to advise the management on the future directions of the company
4- Setting the company’s sales plans and go-to-market strategies
5- Developing the company’s value proposition and building/expanding the product line in line with the market requirements
6- Building relationships with prospective clients, and leading the sales efforts to attractant and retain these clients
7- Conducting frequent sales visits and road shows within the region
8- Making decisions related to the company’s participation in exhibitions and conferences, and leading the efforts of participation in these events
9- Devising the company’s media plans and PR initiatives
10- Maintaining the company’s brand, and leading all efforts related to maintaining and developing the company’s image and its brand

Skills
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Excellent command of Arabic and English (spoken and written);
- Effective oral and written communication;
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality;
- Excellent Client relationships;
- Excellent Strategic Planning and organizational skills; and
- Leadership
- Self Driven

Job description

• The processing of all administration, relevant to a free zone company including the processing of all staff visas.
• Submit, follow-up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed on a timely manner to support the business.
• Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependants’ visas, labour cards, and labour contracts in a timely manner to ensure that company’s records are up-to-date in the Labour and Immigration Departments.
• Deal with general enquires regarding PRO functions promptly and efficiently to enhance the level of department service.
• Provide service, support and assistance to new and existing employees on their requirements such are driving license, car registrations, accommodation and legal requirements to ensure that PR services are provided as required

Skills
• Well-developed skills in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Microsoft Office and computer literacy a must.
• Able to work under pressure to demanding and flexible time pressures and to meet deadlines.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and personal presentation at all times.
• Able to understand and adapt to cultural sensitivities.
• Problem solving/lateral thinking skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.

Job duties

• Participates as an active member of the Project Public Relations Team
• Identifies and appropriately involves public relations resources associated with the project and the company
• Identifies and appropriately involves new creative resources
• Contributes to the design of the Project Public Relations Plan
• Monitors company and project activity for opportunities or threats
• Completes company related responsibilities related to plan implementation
• Assists Project Manager to appropriately address controversial issues if any arise
• Promotes cooperation among all other project participants

Skills
Excellent intercommunication skills.
Good knowledge of PC and M/S Office applications.
Strong relations with government departments.

Education
Business Admin. or any related field

Job Description

• Participates as an active member of the Project Public Relations Team
• Identifies and appropriately involves public relations resources associated with the project and the company
• Identifies and appropriately involves new creative resources
• Contributes to the design of the Project Public Relations Plan
• Monitors company and project activity for opportunities or threats
• Completes company related responsibilities related to plan implementation
• Assists Project Manager to appropriately address controversial issues if any arise
• Promotes cooperation among all other project participants

Skills
Excellent intercommunication skills.
Good knowledge of PC and M/S Office applications.
Strong relations with government departments.

Education
Business Admin. or any related field

Job Duties:

1. Oversees the planning & execution of creative & active PR Programs that meet the clients business objectives & to develop the client relationship

2. Responsibility to create & develop strategic direction of the client’s communication plans

3. Must also manage & develop PR team

4. Develop strategy & direction for the client as well as consultation & recommendations

5. Initiate ideas to maximize communications efforts and/or anticipate issues in order to achieve business results

6. Develop media relations & maintain contacts to keep informed of industry trends

7. Maintain & grow existing client relationship

8. Manage profitability & financial aspects of client relationship

9. Counsel & build relationships with peers in industry & internally & amongst the business units.