Contract: Marketing Expert / Dubai

ROLE: Marketing, Communications, and Events Consultant

1. Marketing and Communications:

Provide support and assistance in planning, developing, producing, and delivering marketing and communications materials for Group Technology, including specific initiatives in R&D, Digital, and Sustainability
· Manage development, production, and distribution of promotional and collateral materials
· Develop and oversee the communications calendar to ensure timely execution of the program
· Use contact management system and other social media to create and send emails, newsletters, etc.
· Participate in budget development and support budget management
· Use independent judgment to execute marketing and communications plan
· Prepare written materials including some marketing copy, business communications, reports, and presentation scripts
· Be responsible for ensuring accuracy in information and proofreading
 · Analyze marketing and communications programs and make recommendations to adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness

2. Events and Programs:
· Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities.
· Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
· Coordinate on-site arrangements for all meetings and event
· Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters
· Assist with managing on-site production for events as necessary
· Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports for each event project
 · Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting
· Close out all events as required

Requirements:· Strong expertise and experience in tactical marketing activities, communications, and event planning and execution
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
· Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
· Outstanding organizational skills
· Ability to develop timelines and meet deadlines
· Personable demeanor/excellent customer service orientation.