A major 5* property in Bahrain has an opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Director.

The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for directing the development and delivery of all activities associated with marketing, public relations and internal and external communications.

The person will plan, develop and implement all PR activities including digital media, positively promote the property as well as other relevant tasks.

The Director of Marketing and Communications will liaise with potential and corporate sponsors, create press releases, develop the e-zine as well as overseeing all e-mail marketing activities.

You must have strong off line marketing experience incl print campaigns, campaign reporting, overseeing all promotional material etc.

This is a senior role and the hotel is looking for someone to start within 6 weeks. You MUST be able to speak Arabic and ideally write also.

Local applications preferred.

Skills

You must have strong off line marketing experience incl print campaigns, campaign reporting, overseeing all promotional material etc.

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The Senior Digital Researcher will support the Digital Media Research team in fulfilling research requests from Senior management, group TV, web editorial & programming, corporate communications, ad sales, brand marketing, mobile services, corporate strategy, business development and MBC Group [MBC.net / Alarabiya.net / Actionha.net / Shahid.net / MBC3.net] site developers.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and analysis on traffic to all MBC Group digital properties - web and affiliated platforms (mobile, widgets, apps, and video); sources include Nielsen Online, Effective Measure, Google Analytics, DoubleClick Ad planner etc. • Identify tagging issues, spec out custom metrics requirements and communicate with site developers to ensure accurate measurement • Support Group TV, Brand Marketing and sales teams to coordinate data and presentations on sales efforts that include both TV and Internet • The Senior Digital Researcher will also work with the TV, Digital and Social Media Research teams on MBC Group primary audience and market research projects

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Communications, or related field • 3+ years of web analytics experience • Fluent in Arabic and English • Knowledge of Digital Media industry including online, mobile, tablets and other emerging technologies • Proficiency with Google Analytics, Omniture or similar web analytics tool, including tagging structure, implementation and data analysis • Expertise in Nielsen Online and comScore data (all products) and analysis of TV ratings • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer

Company Profile

We See Hope Everywhere To more than 150 million people around the world, we are the leading media group; the prime source of Entertainment, Arabic News and Business information; and last but not least the foremost guiding light for Arab Radio stations in the region. The goal of the MBC Group is to entertain, enrich and educate our audience’s lives with programmes that guarantee our strong leadership as the organisation of pure creativity and honest coverage that caters to every audience segment. To continue this success story in the media we need to have a world class team. We want individuals that are proud to be a part of an organisation that defies creativity and innovation boundaries. The individual that excels in working alone; that enjoys being part of a family that thrives to be global winner, and as a rule is consistent in performing above the norm!

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The Role

Our client is the strategic business partner for many of the world’s leading beverage companies. As one of the region’s leading distributors of beverages they are now looking to hire a Trade Marketing Manager who will report to the Category Marketing Manager. The key objective of the role is to support the company’s mission to become the leading beverage importer, distributor and retailer in the UAE and to add value to the business by increasing the equity and worth of the brands. The Trade Marketing Manager will work closely with the Category Marketing Manager to develop and implement brand plans and consumer activities in a planned and structured manner across the region, which will increase brand pull amongst customers as well as enhance the equity of the brand.

Requirements

To be considered for this role you should have excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills, coupled with a bachelors Degree in business or a related subject. You should have three years of sales and marketing experience ideally from a FMCG or beverage company.

About the Company

The Charterhouse Partnership brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets. Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Singapore, and Sydney, with further regional expansion planned across Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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The Role

Strategic tasks Service centre segment -Initiate and implement marketing promotions for Total Rapid Oil Change (ROC) & Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) authorized service stations. -Plan, Control and Manage Distribution of general promotional items as well as contractual promotional items to the sales team, customers, branch offices and distributors and send a full report to stakeholders on monthly basis. -Branding at OEMs & ROCs with regards to signage Packaging -Ensure that packaging norms of AMO are implemented correctly and fully for both Total and Elf brands. -Liaison with HO in France, In-house departments for product label development and rollout On-Line Marketing -Regularly update and drive customer traffic to Total’s website. -Control & manage internal web portal. Internal MIS & Market Intelligence -Show quantitative and qualitative growth in sales as resultant of promotion campaigns. -Evaluate and communicate competitor activities. -Monitor campaign performance & contractual items stocks for service stations. Other activities -Raise and seek approval for all LPO’s and MIGO’s for all marketing expenses. -Maintain and update marketing annual budget. -Organize and conduct events pertaining to marketing departments

Requirements Education -Graduate preferably Marketing or Business degree.

Skills & Experience: -Minimum 2 years of work experience. -Fluency in French, English & Arabic language. -Creative, self motivated , organized, skills for planning and independently carrying out the job with excellent communication skills,

About the Company

Total is a leading multinational energy company with 96,387 employees and operations in more than 130 countries. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company in the world (1). Total engages in all aspects of the petroleum industry, including Upstream operations (oil and gas exploration, development and production, LNG) and Downstream operations (refining, marketing and the trading and shipping of crude oil and petroleum products). Total is also a major actor in chemicals (base and specialty chemicals). In addition, Total has interests in the coal mining and power generation sector and is developing complementary next generation energy activities (solar, biomass, nuclear).

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The Role

Overview

A locally based FMCG company is looking for a candidate who will be responsible for leading the development of the Category Marketing Strategy for the food/culinary business and continue the growth across the UAE and GCC Reporting to the Head of Marketing, consumer, you will lead a brand manager and be responsible for all processed food products in the portfolio. This role requires superior strategic, consumer insight and market analysis capability to direct and guide the business to a growth position Accountability include but not limited:- An ability to work across and develop multiple brands in different food categories will be fundamental to success. Expertise in working across different sales channels including HORECA, Grocery, CVS and Traditional trade. An understanding and working knowledge of the GCC and MENA region will be highly regarded The role will demand product innovation skills with new category development and brand extension launches to drive market share growth. Expertise in building consumer engagement will be required for the development and execution of advertising, consumer promotion, social media and trade marketing programs. Strong commercial acumen is essential to drive sustainable profitable growth for the business. Leading cross functional teams and working closely with external agencies will be key to success thus strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to work well with others will be highly regarded.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Business management, preference in Marketing Minimum 7 years of experience in a food/Culinary category role Fluent in English – additionally Arabic is preferred Experience of NPD/NPL A minimum of 3 years in the Middle East Arabic speaking is a preference, but not essential Ability to travel in KSA and other GCC countries

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones are a specialist Marketing and Sales, HR, Finance, Agency and Creative recruitment consultancy based in the Middle East. Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise across the GCC and Levant regions. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs. So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge – and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment – and results Specialties: Marketing Recruitment, Finance Recruitment, HR Recruitment, Agency and Creative Recruitment.

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The Role

Overview

This quickly growing internet company is looking for an Online Media Planner to attract visitors to their website and increase online sales.

The Role The Online Media Planner is responsible for the following: • Establishing, Negotiating and Developing Media and Vendor Relationships • Identify and Execute Reports detailing cost effective and targeted sources of media that will drive traffic to the desired web portal • Negotiate Pricing • Acquire inventory on a CPA, CPC, and CPM basis for banners and EDM • Track ROI metrics/goals • Manage vendor relationships

Requirements

The Person

• Minimum 3 years’ experience buying interactive display ad units for direct response • Experience with ad serving tools • Strong Negotiation Skills • Excellent writing and communication abilities • Ability to work in a fast paced and competitive environment

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones are a specialist Marketing and Sales, HR, Finance, Agency and Creative recruitment consultancy based in the Middle East. Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise across the GCC and Levant regions. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs. So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge – and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment – and results Specialties: Marketing Recruitment, Finance Recruitment, HR Recruitment, Agency and Creative Recruitment.

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The Role

Purpose: This role is responsible for leading the Marketing Communication function and establishing the communication & branding strategy and the implementation plan.

Context/ Background: Marketing Communication function would look after end to end communication solutions for products & services and ensure proper brand management and correct delivery of communication messages.Overview:

Branding and Corporate Communications

* Develop and manage the brand strategy and architecture. * Responsible for managing Qtel's Corporate Brand and Product/Service Brand in line with Brand Strategy and Guidelines. * Ensure development of a strong brand positioning and consistency of communication across all channels * Support development of any sub-brand for new business lines like Mobile Money, Media house * Formulate key metrics to evaluate & measure brand equity / effectiveness. * Support segment managers in developing effective communication strategies and campaigns. * Manage the overall communications plan and ensure consistency amongst communications initiatives. * Track communication effectiveness and define eventual corrective actions آ

Public Relations

* Manage the Public Relation function including Press Releases, Translations, etc. * Develop and implement a process for capturing and disseminating all press releases or other press cuttings through all appropriate channels to the organization. * Plan and develop comprehensive strategies for all media channels ensuring that Q-Tel's interests are protected and promoted at all times. * Revise and monitor any advertorials in order to ensure alignment with Qtel style guide. * Ensure there is in place storage and retrieval system for all media publications/press releases/journals/editorials etc. آ

Commercial Sponsorship and Corporate Social Responsibility

* Design and develop the commercial sponsorship strategy and ensure RoI for all investments. * Develop and implement CSR strategy and provide expertise and support to all parts of the business including internal and external stakeholders. * Represent Qtel in external CSR events, ensuring & creating a pro- CSR brand image for Qtel among key stakeholders in the community * Managing relationships with external bodies such as Charities/ NGOs آ

Campaign Management

* Develop and deliver overallآ marketing communication strategy * Deliver the communication projects as per specification, time and within the approved budget. * Manage the execution of the co-branding agreements. * Efficient support to the distribution sales channel, ensuring proper positioning to Qtel branding image and marketing awareness. * Manage documentation of all-marketing development activities. * Facilitate the activities and productions to ensure quality results and expediency of the ATL, retail and BTL projects. آ

Digital Marketing and Social Engagement

* Develop, maintain and supervise the execution of Qtel digital marketing strategy through extensive use of social media. * Define requirements and enhancements for new and existing digital services and manage their implementation. * Stay updated on the business and technological developments. * Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee proper delivery of content, services and products * Manage content update life-cycles. * Create, develop and manage content for Qtel's digital presence. * Manage the digital advertising campaigns and activities across all digital delivery channels. * Take responsibility for making daily editorial decisions on digital content and for making content live. * Responsible for managing the Online Shop and ensuring it meets revenue and profitability targets. آ

Field Marketing and Events

* Manage a broad range of events that Qtel organizes ranging from major national events and road shows through to customer/employee specific mini-exhibitions and seminars. * Ensure return on investment for all events and ensure they are in line with overall marketing strategy. * Ensure availability of all Point of Sale materials for campaigns in retail stores and ensure brand compliance.

Requirements

* 12 years of work experience * Experience in managing Corporate Brand/ Product Brands * Experience in managing Marketing Communication * Experience in Social Media Management * Significant experience of direct line management * Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Marketing Communication * Advanced degrees (Masters, MBA) preferred * Multilingual a plus * Strong negotiations skills * Problem solving & decision making * Results oriented * Skilled in managing across a dispersed team of business stakeholders; strong selling skills * Leadership & management * Strong team leader and ability to develop the team's capability and skill

About the Company

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar. Its principal activities include local and international fixed telephone, mobile, Internet, data and cable television services. Qtel is committed to growing its presence in the Middle East and internationally. In 2004, Qtel led a consortium and won the public tender for the second mobile license in Oman, and launched its Nawras subsidiary services in March 2005, capturing more than 500,000 new customers (over 31% of the Omani mobile market) in just over 20 months of operations. In November 2006 signed an agreement to acquire a strategic stake in NavLink, a leading provider of managed data services to businesses in the Middle East, with AT&T Inc. In January 2007, Qtel further extended its international presence through the acquisition of an approximate 25% equity stake in ST Telemedia’s Asia Mobile Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AMH”). In March 2007 Qtel had sealed what was rightly described as the 'biggest ever telecommunications deal in the Arab world' when it acquired 51% of the share capital of Kuwait based National Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC - (Wataniya) from Kuwait Projects Company for a total cash consideration of $3.8 billion, in a deal that is expected to give Qtel an increasingly important and prominent role in the MENA region.

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The Role

Our client is a Global Leading Full Service Agency. Is responsible for developing Events service line as well as oversees planning and execution of events (conferences, corporate events, exhibitions and any other) for clients globally. Supports preparation of proposals by providing inputs on Events services scope and effort required as well as develops initial creative events’ concepts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or other related area MBA degree is an advantage At least 10 years of experience in planning and delivery of corporate events, with at least 5 years of managerial experience • Very good planning skills • Good understanding of creative agency business and value drivers • Outstanding understanding of Events industry and best practices

About the Company

Kawader Manpower is one of the leading Recruitment Agencies in Qatar and is registered under the act of Ministry of Labor We take pride in initiating connections and building relationships between talented individuals and focused organisations. We deliver value through our commitment to the development and success of our partners and ourselves. Working with energy, integrity and unquestionable dedication, together we achieve unrivalled excellence. Our clients benefit from a valued service that is not centred solely around cost-cutting. We truly understand the business drivers surrounding any resourcing campaign. With a combination of professional expertise and an acute understanding of the business our methods ensure that we are able to deliver an unrivalled end product that can be tailored to suit any requirement. The Kawader client base transgresses every industry throughout Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries. With our team of experienced consultants we are able to partner each client ensuring that together we breed success.

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The Role

On behalf of a major logistic player in the Middle East, we are currently recruiting an Internal Communication Manager to be based in their Dubai office. Reporting directly to the Head of Communications, your main responsibilities will be:

Develop and manage delivery of a comprehensive and coordinated internal communication strategy that supports leadership goals  Work with HR team to understand culture change required across organization, and utilize communications strategies and techniques to bring about organizational culture change  Utilizing appropriate communications strategies, work with HR to develop Employee Engagement plans in order to promote staff loyalty and satisfaction  Continuous improvement of core internal communication channels and establishment of new channels using the full range of tools including but not limited to newsletters, events, intranet, cascade briefing etc  Take ownership of the intranet and develop this as a key channel for communication  Development of a network of internal communication champions within each business unit to stimulate content and provide feedback for internal communication activity  Working closely with the HR team and other corporate departments, develop plans to communicate specific initiatives within a structured and coherent framework  Work with business units to develop communication plans specific to each team which support the Corporate Communications strategy but support flow of information at a more focused level  Develop and manage internal crisis communication plans in synch with external crisis communication planning  Be responsible for all copy writing activity relating to internal communication  Work with the Corporate Facilities team to develop series of internal social / networking events  Perform any other duties within the marketing and communications function as required

Requirements

To apply for this role you need to have a 10 years proven track record in a marketing or communications role, of which a minimum of five years experience in a dedicated internal communications post within an international organization. Excellent copywriting skills are required for this role.

About the Company

In November 2010, GCC specialist recruiter, iQ selection came together with global professional recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley, under the name Morgan McKinley. With 24 offices globally, Morgan McKinley connects specialist talent with leading employers across multiple industries and disciplines. We work very closely with international corporates, top investment banks and local SMEs to provide those looking for their next career move with the best job opportunities. From our Dubai office, we provide specialist recruitment expertise spanning Financial Services & Finance; Sales, Marketing & Support; and Technical sectors throughout the GCC region, with dedicated consultants delivering focused sector and local knowledge. In addition, we are fully committed to promoting the government’s Emiratisation policy.

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The Role

The Channel Manager Retail will manage all 6 regional retail operations with regards to all shopper marketing related strategies, planning and execution. In this role, he/she will closely cooperate with the Retail Team and the Retail Sales Manager. He/she will be responsible for gathering insights, driving the channel strategy process and assuring perfect execution and evaluation of the same.

Requirements

•Bachelor in Marketing or Business Administration and min 4-5 years experience in Retail Marketing, preferably within the FMCG industry •Preference will be given to candidates with retail sales and/or merchandising experience •Very strong negotiation & stake holder management skills •Very strong team player skills •Strong Excel skills •Numeric mindset able to translate sales tracking data into insights and apply to retail strategies & plans - translate marketing initiatives into quantifiable measurable performance •Strong report writing and presentation skills •Sound knowledge of category management •Proven problem solving abilities by finding newer solutions to fundamental issues •Has managed product categories before in a retail environment •Has a track record of implementing improvements in visual merchandising •Has a track record of successful stakeholder management and negotiations

About the Company Vantage Hospitality is a boutique hospitality advisory company offering recruitment services to all clients within the Hotel, Leisure and Travel industries throughout the Middle East. Our specialist consultants have been advising in the region for over a decade and can offer excellent, industry specific advice to candidates in their search for the best next step in their careers. We work with a wide range of highly reputable clients throughout the region, enabling us to offer some of the most exciting and progressive opportunities to our candidates.

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