Regional Manager Marketing

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Description
Better Science
Better Art
Better Outcomes

Regional
Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Marketing \xe2\x80\x93

UM Vision

A full-service media agency, UM strives to use Better Science and Art to create moments that drive business momentum for brands. Founded in 1999, UM is made up of entrepreneurially minded planners, researchers, investment experts, decision scientists, account executives, and content and activation specialists. UM MENAT is the region\xe2\x80\x99s largest network with 14 offices in 14 markets.

UM\xe2\x80\x99s culture is an inclusive one, where people are encouraged to bring their full selves to the office, and where personal and professional growth are a priority of every member of the team. The Agency is built around key principles of Courage, Candor, Curiosity, Commitment, Community and Caring.

UM pioneers great work and is a multiple award-winning agency including a prestigious Cannes Award. UM MENAT\xe2\x80\x99s list of clients\xe2\x80\x99 roster include L\xe2\x80\x99Or\xc3\xa9al, Sony, McDonald\xe2\x80\x99s, Reckitt Benckiser and Emirates Airlines.

Role
You will be responsible for driving UM\xe2\x80\x99s reputation and keeping UM connected with our external and internal communities: External:
  • Agency positioning: Have a point of view on what our primary messaging areas should be for external-facing comms, as well as our agency tone of voice
  • Social Media: Owning the strategy and every-day activity on our social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn, FB and Twitter accounts), building engagement with our followers by sharing relevant updates. Building our community engagement on our social feeds by producing content and updates that are engaging and differentiated
  • Website: Managing and maintaining our agency page and news by keeping it up-to-date with any new content.
  • Events: Owning the events strategy for UM MENAT region and running online and offline events to engage both clients and new business prospects as well as employees

  • Awards: Owning the strategy and entry of MENAT award entries to help build UM\xe2\x80\x99s external profile in the industry, including but not limited to : Campaign ME Agency of the Year, EFFIE MENA, FOM submissions. This will involve ensuring that key submission deadline dates are adhered to, as well as drafting award submissions for internal stakeholder feedback and approval, as well as managing all associated finances (e.g. submission fees)
  • Profile building: Identifying and driving opportunities to help raise the profiles of our talent
  • PR: Manage the day-to-day running of UM\xe2\x80\x99s relationship with our PR partners and publishers. Ensure that we have a healthy pipeline of coverage and opportunities that align with the overarching marketing strategy and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure they are continuously producing content for PR (e.g. thought pieces and industry commentary)
Internal:
  • Write copy for internal updates (e.g., emails, festive / celebratory cultural occasions such as Eid)
  • Help to run internal events such as: Company Update Meetings and D&I events such as talks with internal and external speakers
  • Holding social events to connect our agency community, ( we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can apply their event skills to make these agency socials happen)

Must-Have Characteristics
  • At least 4 years in the working world with relevant experience
  • A creative thinker who\xe2\x80\x99s passionate about spotting, generating and launching new ideas
  • An optimistic and proactive attitude
  • Outstanding project manager; detailed and conscientious with timings
  • Proven ability to manage senior internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Excellent, confident and accurate copywriter
  • Effective at striking up positive and collaborative working relationships
  • Experience with B2B marketing

Nice-to have

  • Experience running online or offline events would be very beneficial
  • Experience creating printed, audio or video assets for B2B marketing would be very beneficial

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1487167
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned