MEPRA Marketing & Business Development Executive

The successful candidate will be part of a team that serves as the voice of the public relations profession in the Middle East and represent the region’s leading industry body committed to setting standards of excellence and building capabilities of its professionals. Through this role you will work closely with the MEPRA board of directors, MEPRA team and industry leaders to carry forward the Association’s strategic initiatives and its mission of advancing the communications industry and its practitioners.

Responsibilities include: 

Marketing & Communications

• Coordinate and develop member communications and branded materials, including brochures, website content and e-newsletters
• Assist with the management of public relations projects, including proposals, press content, media outreach and reporting
• Management of social media platforms including content development, community management and reporting
• Assist in coordinating member seminars, workshops and events, including creating and mailing invitations; internal / external advertising, working or attending the event and ensuring participant follow up
• Conduct research and compile information regarding existing and prospective members, industry activity and trends to aid in the development of marketing plans, presentations and proposals

Business Development

• Assist with all business development opportunities including MEPRA event and membership acquisitions through presentations, calls, and email communication
• Conduct research to identify and pursue new business development leads
• Cultivate relationships with members organisations, individuals and partners
• Develop materials related to business development opportunities, including membership, sponsorship and partnership proposals
• Meet set revenue targets related to membership acquisition, events and workshop sales

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or related field is preferred
• Candidates should have at least three years’ experience working in marketing, public relations or communications
• Strong writing and presenting skills are a must

If you meet the above requirements please send your CV and cover letter to community@mepra.org or follow the steps below.

Due to the large number of applications we receive,  only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.