Marketing Associate at Middle East Desk - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dezan Shira & Associates

Description

The candidates must be native Arabic speakers and should be already residing in UAE.

Visa support to transition from the current position in UAE to Dezan Shira is provided. Visa support for candidates outside of the UAE is not provided.

Job description:

• Provide marketing support to the Middle East team under the business development strategy in the Middle East including ( but not limited) :

-Coordinate and maintain partner relationships independently and proactively identify new opportunities;

-The role will include direct communication with senior management and the partners through conferences or email communication;

-Track, maintain, and analyze the deliverables under various marketing initiatives and define the approach for improvement;

-Research the leading industries, associations, and other networks in the Middle East market and proactively approach marketing opportunities; and

-Lead and organize marketing campaigns and events in the Middle East

• Compose marketing collaterals, promotional flyers, and brochures in coordination with colleagues
• Promote the firm's thought leadership in the area of foreign direct investment in Asia
• Attend local networking events and build up new business connections
• Assist with digital marketing support in terms of marketing content creation
• Manage distribution channels of Asia Briefing publications in the Middle East to improve readership and enlarge the audience base
• Manage assistants as they assist with major projects and perform routine tasks,

Requirements for desired candidates:

• 1-2+ years' experience in marketing
• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing or a related field
• Strong understanding of content and digital marketing,
• Experience in legal and tax business environment in Asia is not mandatory but the ability to learn fast the technical aspect of FDI in Asia is required for successful marketing;
• Full working proficiency in Arabic and English speaking and writing (experience in plain English and editorial style are a plus).
• Detailed oriented with the ability to process large data;
• Strong initiative to lead new marketing efforts independently, creative approach and result-oriented;
• Ability to multi-task and work independently under the deadline;
• Willingness to travel in the region;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; other design software tools are a plus;
• Strong motivation for continuous learning and growing to Marketing Executive under the Middle East Desk to lead the entire direction in the future; and
• Ability to work with multinational teams from different backgrounds and cultures.

Offerings:

• Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to grow into a Marketing Executive;
• Being part of a well-known and expanding organization in Asia
• Practical experience in managing and developing market strategy with frontiers and partners;
• Flexibility in conducting new campaigns and projects
• Experience working in highly motivated and engaged international team

If you want to be considered for this position, please send us your resume and cover letter as well as examples of the written marketing content in English and Arabic. Applicants who fail to provide listed information will not be reviewed.

DSA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. DSA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.