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    Digital Marketing Officer | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Digital Marketing Officer, the individual will work alongside agencies and third party vendors to help achieve the marketing strategy, goals and objectives. The successful individual will oversee all the marketing activities.Client DetailsThe organisation offers it’s customers Sharia-compliant integrated financial services and it’s solutions, providing Auto-leasing as well as personal finance for all their customers in a flexible time frame that matches the candidates needs and expectations.Description· Work closely with all stakeholders to understand the product’s functional & Non-functional requirements· Define/Devise Marketing Strategy for each Product· Requirements Gathering and Analysis· Manage Marketing Department and standard operating procedures· Market Research and Competitive Analysis· Gather Markets data & derive new marketing strategies· Define Proper pricing strategies· Devise Marketing plans to meet the required targets· Analyse Changing market conditions / needs and revise marketing strategies· Liaise with other operational teams for successful closures· Refine Marketing Processes and Templates based on leads / closures· Define Advertisement strategies, choice of media· Implement SEO and SEM Strategies for online marketing· Define Promotional campaigns and track· Propose Website changes to suite the product marketing strategies· Liase with 3rd party vendors & agencies for marketing related activities· Create Brand Awareness campaigns and Market positioning· Analyze Marketing performance, Evaluate/Review and take actions· Derive Revenue models and Justifications· Budget Management for Marketing activities· Presenting Weekly/ Monthly Management Reports· Team ManagementJob OfferYoung team dynamic and supportive environment.

    · 5 to 8+ years in Marketing role· Good in Leads Generation & Leads Management· Good in Account Management· Good in SEO and SEM· Good in Digital Marketing· Good in Lead Analysis & Tracking· Knowledge of SEO and SEM Tools (Website SEO, Twitter, Google PPC, LinkedIn and other social media tools)· Experience with Financial Industry would be good to have· Good understanding of Marketing processes· Good in Marketing team management· Experience in devising marketing strategies· R&D of Marketing Programs based on Market needs· Experience with handling third party vendors & agencies· MIS Reporting· Effective people Management Skills· Strong Decision-Making Skills· Team Player & Good Learner· Excellent Communication skills· Bachelors/Masters degree in Marketing

    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. More

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    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Lab Senior Associate (G&C) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA key pillar of the PwC Middle East Strategy, Tomorrow, Today is our internal digital upskilling and transformation program. Launched 3 years ago, the team is now looking to expand and mobilize a cross line of service governance & curation lead. The G&C lead’s main role is to champion the Digital Lab platform in the Middle East (ME) and facilitate the contribution, consumption and sharing of digital assets) firm.

    Main contributions are: – Manage the cross territory Digital Lab platform for the ME, from implementation to business as usual maintenance – Increase adoption of digital tools and enable the PwC community to drive digital impact – Lead the identification of local assets that should be uploaded on digital lab and assets from other territories that would bring value for the ME – Chair cross line of service G&C working groups as required – Determine and signoff of ME specific requirements

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Tax Marketing Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryWe’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.We’re a network of firms in 156 countries with over 295,000 people, committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Advisory and Tax & Legal services. We’ve been present in the Middle East for over 40 years, with 7000 people across 12 countries.We’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society. Here, you’ll find opportunities to work with a variety of leading clients and projects, drawing insights from our tech-powered network and global capabilities. We work together to make a difference in our communities, collaborating with others who want to be part of shaping big, meaningful change in the world. We’re solving for the future with a vision, building trust and delivering sustained outcomes along the way. Are you ready to create purposeful impact?  In this role you will focus on planning, developing and implementing marketing plans and carrying out marketing activities to support the TLS business, brand identity and positioning of PwC.  This includes activities such as event management, running webinars, creating content in various forms (thought leaderships, blog articles, creating videos, creating web pages, developing flyers, drafting newsletters, editing news alerts, etc…).  You will be working closely with the TLS BU and Country Partners and key stakeholders to develop strategies and drive campaigns that will help drive the business. You will lead various marketing projects – understanding the objectives; developing an action plan; coordinating with relevant stakeholders and creating materials to support the campaign. Customer Focused • Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East in the region and ensure that the work is aligned on the overall corporate brand identity • Work with Business and Country Partners to develop marketing plans • Liaise with the Industry Marketing Managers to highlight TLS in our key industries • Deliver quality thought leadership thinking to clients, publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to them and support the brand positioning • Work on events and liaise with Events Lead on bigger marketing events • Work closely with the design team and agencies on contracted creative production  Internal Process • Implement the regional marketing plan • Implement marketing activities in the region including enforcement of corporate branding and marketing strategies, implementation of branding guidelines in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network • Work closely with creative production agencies and market research firms for marketing campaigns and development of marketing plans • Work with the PR & Communications Team to drive key messages and increase brand coverage in the market ensuring good presence in key publications • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and produce updated reports  Learning & Growth • Liaise with the corporate marketing and knowledge teams on global campaigns, knowledge sharing initiatives, and other corporate activities • Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and principals • Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed • Establish a healthy work environment  External communications • Support the team in providing the external communication support for campaigns • Work closely with the PR team in arranging and staffing media interviews, when needed • Draft monthly client newsletter that is sent out to clients Internal Communications • Support with local communications initiatives • Responsible for all internal & external Communications for TLS  Financial • Manage the budget for TLS • Ensure cost efficiency of all marketing activities • Review business results and ensure the adherence of the marketing activities and plan towards achieving the plan  Language • Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience • 7+ years of experience in the Marketing field Specific Experience • Proven track record in a marketing function • 2+ years of experience in the Professional Services Industry in a top tier big 4 firm specifically in PR, Communications or Marketing is an advantage • 2+ years experience in a management capacity • Industry experience within the Middle East is preferred

    Knowledge and Skills • In depth knowledge of Marketing and Branding principles • In depth knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends • Strong knowledge of new and traditional marketing channels • In depth knowledge of service offering for all PwC LoS and industry sectors in the Middle East • Commercial awareness • Knowledge of business planning and budgeting • Excellent communications (verbal and written) skills, including public speaking and interviewing skills, and ability to represent the organization in diverse forums • Subject matter expertise in marketing and branding • Knowledge of monitoring effectiveness of marketing campaigns • Solid knowledge of corporate reputation and business ethics • Knowledge in online media, social media Marketing, and developing user friendly digital platforms • Excellent Marketing research skills and conducting competitive intelligence analysis • Good project management skills • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills • Significant personal presence, enabling successful interaction directly with senior consultants, clients, and knowledge 

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Marketing Officer (Crypto Experience) | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Cryptocurrency mining supplier that provides financial and comprehensive services. They are currently looking to hire a Marketing Officer to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities: • Promote brand awareness and enhance brand identity.• Plan, develop and manage marketing strategies and campaigns.• Develop and execute communication concepts.• Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution.• Write, edit and proofread marketing material for use in different channels.• Produce creative content, including videos and blogs, etc.• Establish and implement advertising and promotional campaigns for products and services on various media.• Track and record all marketing activities, implement metrics to evaluate the success activities and amend marketing measures when necessary.• Reporting on trends and statistics across all digital platforms.• Research and analyse data to identify and define audiences.• Recognise,study and assess market patterns and the competitors to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.• Conduct market research and analysis to determine the upcoming marketing’s direction and strategy and projects.

    • 2+ years’ experience in Marketing.• Knowledge of cryptocurrency.• Knowledge of marketing techniques and principles.• Understanding of social media and web analytics.• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    Business Development Manager | Acuvon Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About UsAcuvon Arabia Management Consulting Limited is a management consulting company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia a branch of mother company Acuvon Consulting Private Limited based in Delhi, India.Our clients belong to diverse set of sectors i.e. Retail, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Fintech, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector (Government) and BFSI (including Private Equity and Family Offices).Our mandates typically range from developing business strategy, growth plans and implementation roadmap, operational and financial restructuring, financial modeling and validation, development of business cycles and process improvement, performance measurement and reporting and commercial and financial due diligence (Buy side)Our employees are graduates of top-tier engineering, business schools, chartered accountants and bring in a diverse set of prior experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer.Role SummaryAs a BDM, you will be responsible for co-leading the Business Development efforts at Acuvon in conjunction with the Practice Leaders and external marketing / PR agencies, focused mainly on Saudi Arabia territory.This role is based in Riyadh, and requires you to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally in the rest of MENA region.Expectations• Building a strong pipeline of leads on a continuous basis• Working with Practice Leaders in creating pitch documents for different service offerings• Working with Practice Leaders in writing proposals and making submissions in accordance with timelines• Establishing / maintaining partnership with other management consulting companies for collaborative opportunities• Being able to achieve quarterly sales targets while maintaining targeted profitability• Additional responsibility would be to support with the marketing efforts and leverage the same in BD activities. This will include promoting the company brand, outreach to target audience over digital mediums using specific content, and generating leads from digital channelsWe arrange for travel to client location and also ensure comfortable accommodation at the client-site for our employees.Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mixed working model between office and work from home in view of current COVID pandemic situation)

    Education, Experience and Skill-Set• Bachelors in business administration or marketing from premier business school. MBA would be preferable• 5+ years of experience in Business Development activities with minimum 2 years of experience in management consulting or technical companies selling B2B services• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills • Excellent English read, write and spoken• Able to connect with people and build relationships • Good understanding of management consulting • Good presentations skills

    We are a young team with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about making an impact, working with our clients to help them achieve their vision and goals.

    By working on a plethora of engagements across geographies, industries and with organization sizes ranging from small independent businesses to large corporations, we have been able to translate the richness of past engagements into solution offerings for specific firm life-cycle stages. Through our years of varied experience, we have been able to mesh together solutions that bring sustainable and lasting results for our clients. More

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    Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking Department | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ROLE PURPOSE:Responsible for marketing promotion in business region, for achieving annual business plan, revenue target and other strategic targets.JOB DESCRIPTION:· Implement marketing plan of the Department· Meeting with customers for potential cooperation· Customer maintenance and communication· Monitor customer performance and cash flow as compliance requirement· Collect market information and make market analysis· Draft customer, product, service analysis report as required· Draft post lending report and risk report as required· Due diligence on KYC, credit proposal and risk classification· Other temporary arrangement

    · BS/BA in business administration or relevant field.· Proven at least 3-5 years working experience in corporate finance commercial bank sector.· Proficient in Microsoft Office.· Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.· Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.· The strength of character, ethics, and commitment, and reliability.· Proficient in English and Arabic.· Familiar with the Saudi market and international market.

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    Leadership Design Support (6 Month) Contract | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociate

    Job Description & SummaryResponsibilitiesHelp design communication strategies and collaborate with IFS Comms Senior Manager to develop promotional materials and communications for IFS on behalf of the Leadership Office and the IFS People Partner .Help design content in Google slides for Leadership presentations and update to wider audiences e.g. IFS All. Help design and manage Google Sites.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Marketing Coordinator | Virtuzone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The brief:We attribute much of our success to the strength of our marketing division and we’re searching for a highly qualified Marketing Coordinator who will work closely with the marketing team at Virtuzone for a special project. You will work on the development and execution of marketing campaigns, monitor social media channels, create content for marketing campaigns, and conduct market research. Who we are looking for:You should be detail-oriented to oversee all marketing content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency, and a positive experience. You are expected to be a creative individual with excellent communication and time management skills, coupled with outstanding attention to detail, ability to take initiatives, and work independently or with a team. Multitasking is your strong suit and you excel at event management. You need to have a solid understanding of marketing techniques with a keen interest in providing a consistent brand voice across all marketing activities.About us:We are the UAE’s leading company formation specialists, working with over 60,000 entrepreneurs and founders. We empower startups and founders with the right information and guidance to set up their companies the right way while avoiding the financial, legal and time-consuming consequences of doing it wrong. To work with us is to live and breathe entrepreneurship.Job role and key responsibilities:• Event management: Plan and manage meetings, events, conferences and trade shows by identifying and coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, developing schedules and assignments, and coordinating mailing lists. • Lead the planning, execution and tracking of marketing campaigns, EDMs, newsletters, social media content, content marketing, etc.• Create, proofread, edit and manage content for various marketing channels, ensuring consistent voice and quality.• Create and implement marketing campaigns and strategies together with the marketing team and other agencies/freelancers as necessary.• Stay up-to-date with market trends and best practices in the industry.• Identify and propose internal/external ideas and initiatives to help promote general awareness of the company brand.

    Skills:• Must have strong organizational, project management and event management skills, as well as attention to detail.• Strong understanding of various marketing platforms, best practices and channels, including social, digital, and email marketing.• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives• Ability to think creatively and analytically• Positive and enthusiastic attitude• Must have strong written and oral communication skillsEducation & Experience:• 2-4 years of experience in marketing• Worked with diverse groups• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or any related field• Prior experience as a marketing coordinator or relevant role• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applicationsWe Offer• Competitive monthly salary• Career prospects• Great Management• Supportive team• Medical insurance

    Founded in 2009, Virtuzone’s mission is to remove the complexities of company setup in the UAE so that our clients can focus 100% on running their businesses. Whether you are a startup, a small business, or an individual simply requiring your own trade licence, with Virtuzone you won’t have to lose even a night’s sleep worrying about the red tape involved with the UAE free zone and mainland company setup process.

    That’s because we do all the heavy lifting for you. While the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of setting up a business in the UAE can seem challenging, with the right support the process is far more straightforward and affordable than you might think.

    Virtuzone provides just that type of support, and it’s what has led us to become the leading company setup specialists in Dubai and the UAE. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have trusted us to set up their companies, and almost 90% of our clients renew their trade licence with us every year going forward. More