Marketing & Communications Business Partner

Purpose: The Marketing & Communications Business Partner – Dubai Office serves as the primary representative of Bahri’s Marketing & Communications (MarCom) function in Dubai. The role ensures effective coordination between Dubai-based business units and the MarCom team at headquarters in Riyadh, while supporting business leaders in marketing, communication, media, events, and stakeholder engagement activities. The position plays a dual role: • Strategic: Representing MarCom in leadership interactions and ensuring alignment with Bahri’s corporate positioning, brand, and communication strategy. • Operational: Coordinating, tracking, and reporting marketing and communication activities to enhance Bahri’s regional presence and execution quality. Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Strategic Representation & Alignment • Act as the official MarCom representative for the Dubai office. • Support Dubai-based presidents and senior leaders in communication-related matters and external engagements. • Ensure all regional activities align with Bahri’s corporate strategy, brand identity, and communication standards. 2. Coordination & Follow-up • Serve as the primary liaison between Dubai business units and the MarCom team in Riyadh. • Collect, document, prioritize, and follow up on marketing and communication requests until completion. • Coordinate closely with HQ teams and appointed agencies to ensure aligned and timely execution. 3. Events, Conferences & External Engagements • Identify and track relevant industry conferences, exhibitions, forums, and events involving Bahri leadership. • Coordinate with HQ to prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and media assets. • Support event logistics, on-site MarCom representation, and post-event reporting. • Attend selected events when required and document outcomes, observations, and communication opportunities. 4. Media & Communication Support • Support regional media engagements in coordination with Corporate Communications. • Assist in managing press interactions, interviews, statements, and executive visibility opportunities. • Identify regional stories, partnerships, and milestones suitable for corporate communication or media coverage. 5. Weekly Business Activity Monitoring & Reporting • Prepare and submit a weekly business activity report covering Dubai-based business unit updates and initiatives. • Identify communication, branding, and marketing opportunities emerging from business activities. • Highlight achievements, partnerships, contracts, and milestones for storytelling and visibility purposes. 6. Marketing & Communication Planning • Develop and maintain a quarterly Marketing & Communication calendar for Dubai-related initiatives. • Update the calendar monthly in coordination with HQ. • Track progress against planned initiatives and provide follow-up and status reports. 7. Meetings & Governance • Organize and facilitate weekly coordination meetings with Dubai-based business units. • Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action trackers. • Submit monthly summary reports outlining completed activities, upcoming initiatives, risks, and recommendations. 8. Internal Communication & Employee Engagement • Support internal communication initiatives in the Dubai office in coordination with HQ. • Assist in organizing local employee engagement activities, campaigns, and internal events. • Ensure internal initiatives align with corporate messaging and engagement guidelines. Authority & Decision-Making • Authorized to manage day-to-day MarCom coordination and activities in Dubai within approved frameworks. • Escalates strategic, reputational, or high-risk matters to the VP – Marketing & Communications. • Provides recommendations and insights to support informed decision-making by HQ. Qualifications & Experience Education • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field. • Master’s degree is an advantage. Experience • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields. • Experience in a Business Partner, regional coordination, or representative role is highly preferred. • Proven experience working with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and external agencies. Skills & Competencies • Strong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. • Solid understanding of corporate branding, media, events, and communication governance. • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidence in representing the organization. • Ability to work independently while remaining fully aligned with a centralized HQ team.

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