Employment: Full Time
Our client recently setup a marketing department and are looking to hire a PR & Comms Manager to lead the function in the region. The target audience is High Net Worth Individuals and new Investors.
Client Details
Private Equity firm with head offices in London and Dubai with a strong track record in the region. They are looking to build their brand equity further in the region and target customers directly.
Description
Reporting to the partner, this person will be responsible for;
* Building the PR and Communications strategy for the region
* Working closely with media outlets, news agencies, journalists and key point of contacts in the luxury/fashion industry on building the brand outreach
* Building and managing external relationships with Media, PR agencies, event production companies
* In charge of annual PR budgeting and tracking
* Pitching for qualitative exposure opportunities especially in digital media
* Understanding the local market needs and changing environment to adapt appropriate media strategies to the right target audience
Job Offer
Competitive package with benefits.
To apply for the role it is necessary to have the following experience;
* At least 5 years of PR experience based in UAE within high end fashion, luxury or hospitality industries.
* This is a must due to the nature and target audience of the firm
* Strong relations with key media stakeholders in the region
* Worked on campaigns with influencers or celebrities
* Agency management experience
* Willingness to work in an entrepreneurial setup taking the responsibility to build and lead this function. Ideally portrayed this experience in some capacity in any of your previous role/s
As a pre requisite, please attach your CV stating your interest of working in the Private Equity industry.
Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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