Pr Account Director

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Ogilvy Full time
Ogilvy

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Posted Date: 04/11/2024

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Our Vision:Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today's world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth.

We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas, we call this Borderless Creativity.

This is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities Advertising, Experience, PR, Consulting and Health. This allows us to not only operate but also innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lie at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.

Our mission:
We inspire brands and people to impact the world

How we do it:
We innovate and operate at the intersection of people and capabilities

What we do:
Borderless creativity

Today, Ogilvy is recognized as the world's leading creative agency. We are also one of the most effective networks globally.

About Memac Ogilvy:


Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa.

It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. It's the only truly integrated comms network - with Consulting, Advertising

  • Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.


The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx.

It has around 500 staff members.

What we're looking for:

To Succeed in This Role, You Need To:

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Strategic Communications Leadership:

  • Design and implement comprehensive communication strategies for retail, consumer, and government sectors, ensuring alignment with client objectives and agency standards.
  • Oversee and manage communication programs, ensuring they are executed seamlessly across various platforms and geographies.
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Client Management:

  • Maintain and expand relationships with highvalue global clients and local government authorities, ensuring their communications needs are met with strategic insight and creative solutions.
  • Provide seniorlevel counsel and insight to clients, acting as a trusted advisor in all aspects of PR and communications.
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Team Leadership and Performance Management:

  • Lead, inspire, and manage a large team of communication professionals, fostering an environment of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development opportunities for team members.
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Fiscal Responsibilities:

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for communication projects and client accounts.
  • Ensure the profitability and financial health of the accounts under your management.
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Business Development:

  • Actively seek out and secure new business opportunities, expanding the agency's presence and influence in the retail, consumer, and government sectors.
  • Lead pitches and proposals, bringing innovative ideas and strategies to the forefront to win new clients and projects.
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Collaboration and Coordination:

  • Work closely with other departments and teams within the agency to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to client projects.
  • Coordinate with global counterparts to share best practices, resources, and insights.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 810 years of relevant experience in PR and communications, with a focus on retail, consumer, and government sectors.
  • Proven experience managing large teams and complex communication programs for global clients.
  • Strong understanding of the media landscape and government relations.
  • Excellent client servicing skills with the ability to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships.
  • Demonstrated fiscal management abilities with a track record of managing profitable accounts.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced, global environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience in new business development, including leading pitches and crafting strategic proposals.
**Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven i

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