About the job Senior PR and Marketing Manager (European National)

Position: Senior Marketing and PR Manager
\xef\xbb\xbfLocation: Dubai, UAE
\xef\xbb\xbfDepartment: Marketing and Public Relations
\xef\xbb\xbfReports To: Group CEO and Chairman

Our client is in the investment management industry specializing in Fintech, Information Technology, Media, and Entertainment. They are looking for a PR and Marketing manager to join their dynamic team in Dubai

Objective: To build, spearhead, execute, and supervise the marketing, branding, and public relations strategies for Family Holding (investment company), its portfolio companies, and executive profiles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Craft and execute a comprehensive marketing, branding, and PR strategy for the family holding, its portfolio companies, and key executive profiles.
• \xef\xbb\xbfCoordination with Portfolio Companies: Collaborate closely with portfolio companies to ensure alignment of marketing efforts and initiatives. Ensure a consistent branding and messaging approach across all entities.
• Reputation Management: Actively manage and oversee the reputation of the company and its executives, ensuring a consistent and positive brand image.\xef\xbb\xbf
• Digital Presence: Establish and cultivate the family holding\'s digital footprint through social media platforms, website development, and other relevant online channels.\xef\xbb\xbf
• Performance Analysis: Analyze and report on the effectiveness of various marketing and PR campaigns, leveraging data to refine and adjust strategies as needed.
• Financial Management: Oversee the budgeting process for the marketing department, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and tracking ROI on campaigns.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide frequent and comprehensive reports to the Group CEO, Chairman, and other key stakeholders about the department\'s performance, initiatives, and challenges.
• Media Relations: Leverage existing media connections and forge new relationships to optimize PR outcomes. Organize and manage media events, press releases, and interviews.
• Departmental Building: Take ownership and responsibility in establishing, building, and optimizing the marketing and PR function within the investment company context.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the marketing and PR team, ensuring a collaborative environment and fostering professional growth among team members.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in the marketing and PR world to ensure the family holding remains at the forefront of its industry.
• Crisis Management: Prepare for and adeptly handle any PR crises, coordinating responses across platforms and ensuring swift resolution.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in marketing and PR.
• Demonstrable success with personal and corporate PR campaigns.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing or related field.
• Established network in the media world, including connections with media outlets, marketing agencies, and branding companies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams.
• Confident and initiative-driven, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Solid financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and ROI analysis.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and skills, with the ability to operate and innovate within an investment company context.
• Ability to perform effectively under high pressure and challenging situations.
• Proficiency in English; fluency in French is a significant advantage.

Desirable Qualities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the dynamics and requirements of an investment company/family holding setup.

Nathan & Nathan