Senior Manager - Communications Consultancy

About the Company

Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe stands as the leading global agency holding company. Its unique Power of One approach combines data, creativity, media, and technology to unlock client growth. In the Middle East, the Groupe operates through key agency brands and enjoys a strong talent pool, serving markets including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar. The Middle East headquarters is based in Dubai.

Role Overview

This position involves managing daily client interactions and communication between the agency and its current clients. The role supports senior leadership in crafting and executing communication plans aligned with client business goals and marketing needs. It requires collaboration across various teams and clients in a dynamic setting to ensure smooth campaign delivery. Monitoring industry communication trends and competitive landscape analysis are key responsibilities. Additionally, the role aims to uncover new business opportunities within existing clients and lead assigned resource teams, including mentoring and motivating junior executives.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong grasp of advertising, social media, media industries, and communication strategy functions.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of clients' market sectors, competitors, and products to derive strategic insights.
• Build and nurture daily client relationships, identifying consulting prospects where possible.
• Understand agency resources, workflows, and tools in depth.
• Manage daily interactions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Keep all supporting documents like agendas and contact reports current, ensuring clear deliverables are met on schedule.
• Lead team meetings to align stakeholders around project goals and priorities.
• Oversee expectations, timelines, and quality standards with meticulous attention to detail.
• Own management of several projects simultaneously across different clients and markets.
• Consistently surpass client expectations and deliver projects meeting predefined KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related discipline.
• Between 5 and 7 years of professional experience, ideally within communications, digital or media agencies; marketing or client-side experience may also be relevant.
• Strong Arabic language skills with the ability to proofread and verify text accuracy.

Additional Information

Job code reference: R-4655P-5273