Job Description
We are seeking a confident and dynamic Corporate Communications specialist to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be an experienced public relations / strategic communications veteran with a thorough understanding of the ever-changing financial landscape. This person should have a proven ability to provide strategic counsel, internally and externally, develop strategies for Health & Wellness brands Account Directors at Hill & Knowlton (H&K) are active leaders in their practice, team and office. You will be a role model for your team and a trusted consultant to your clients. At this level, you have the experience and autonomy to independently lead a portfolio of retainer and project campaigns and publishing channels. Your creativity has ample chance to shine as you look for opportunities to retain and grow clients, and deliver award winning work. Our Account Directors are passionate and proactive about storytelling, developing knowledge, championing H+K standards and converting new business opportunities in your primary sector or service specialty area, whilst supporting the strategic business objectives of the regional leadership team.SKILLS + COMPETENCIESAt this level, you will be able to:Consulting Independently counsel with confidence, maturity and professionalism on integrated communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, digital and social media plans and content strategies Be a trusted advisor, adding value to client relationships, assisting clients in achieving their business objectives and building incremental business Confidently articulate and apply the 3P approach to existing and potential clients; train teams on how to actively apply this narrative Be bold; pitch and deliver innovative ideas to clients and develop creative solutions that boost theirbrand s reputation Deliver strategic senior counsel on content marketing, including how the content is published (channel, timing, optimization, influencer engagement)Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and exceed client s expectations in terms of results and professionalism; manage resources, review and approve client deliverables Be confident in managing and resolving challenges with clients around scope, performance, results and similar issues Act as a leader in storytelling and propose innovative multi channel content strategies for clients that generate new revenue streams Develop and discuss an appropriate and transparent reporting, review and insight model that will demonstrate successes and identify failings of activity with clients in a positive and productive environment Lead in understanding, addressing and seeking positive resolution to client issues Create, lead and deliver presentations with impact Lead and facilitate effective brainstorms internally Act as the brand guardian and quality control for clients Draw from the H&K network and industry contacts to bring in the right internal and external expertise to add value PEOPLEDemonstrate a clear ability to lead teams to successful revenue growth; including staff allocation, motivation, structure, resourcing and coaching Support the practice lead and regional management team in terms of agency/sector vision and model the desired behaviour Embody the agency vision and culture of collaboration with your teams and lead by example Act as a rigorous Line Manager; develop SMART career plans for direct report/s, be diligent in performance management in line with global structure, and mentor/coach team members to develop their potential Play a central role in recruiting new talent and retention of existing talent in the team/agency Actively encourage and support your direct reports in attending training as well as otherrelevant training events within or outside the agency BUSINESS ACUMENIdentify new opportunities and play a proactive role in terms of proposal development, pitching and conversion using the full Creative Process and other structures for new business developments. Lead new business pitches and make an active contribution Assume responsibility for budget monitoring, revenue forecasting, fee negotiation, staff planning and managing over servicing levels for profitability Demonstrate a solid overview of all H&K s offering, strategic services, MENAT and Global network, and WPP Group and be able to identify areas of partnership and growth within the existing client portfolio Drive impactful internal and external marketing activity for H&KDevelop relationships with regional professional bodies Complete timesheets at the end of each week, monitor completion by all direct report/s Develop and draft high standard award submissions PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTExemplify the company s ethics, vision and values in daily work Build on your emotional intelligence and self awareness Independently, assume a greater level of responsibility and accountability for client relationships, driving your practice area with revenue targets Create and drive initiatives to strengthen skills and culture of practice area/office through training and/or office responsibilities Take a lead role on strategic consultancy services such as media training, messaging, strategy development, flight school and crisis preparation/handling Be seen as a leader within your office; display gravitas; manage difficult client relationships Successfully manage employee issues and difficult employee communications to a productiveoutcome Build a presence in the industry and develop a network of contacts to deliver new business leads and insights Complete mandatory training courses for progression to the next level What The Role Can Offer You Access to a global network of specialist communicators working with leading brands The opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry Exposure to globally recognized clients and campaigns centred upon performance and purpose The ability to work alongside a passionate and supportive team
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)
Gender:
nm
Nationality:
Any Nationality
