Communications Assistant, Middle East

Company: Burberry Limited

Define, implement and support the communications strategy in line with Corporate guidelines for the Middle East with the aim of maximizing exposure and elevating the brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support regional and country specific communications strategies and action plans in line with corporate guidelines and in co-operation with the Communications Manager and regional team.
• Contribute to the development of the Business Plan for Middle East and other regional launches.
• Own the sample request process for the Middle East 
• Update the Middle East press list to reflect changes/additions as and when they happen 
• Monitor and save all Burberry coverage on a daily basis 
• Submit PR highlights and the Fashion & Entertainment Report News Report on a weekly basis 
• Compile and submit the weekly and ad hoc coverage reports in timely fashion 
• Handle daily press requests, including image/material requests and prices
• Stay abreast of competitor communications activity
• Deal with local/global couriers to manage all pick ups and deliveries 
• Place all internal orders for PR & VIP gifting, including flowers and writing notecards 
• Assist with fittings by managing sizes on the day, consignment process and returns
• Ensure Communications related POs are tracked on an ongoing basis
• Manage supplier payments and invoicing for Communications activities
• Ensure Assigned Communications budgets are strictly respected via monthly monitoring and reconciliation with Communications Manager and local Financial Controller

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong and effective communicator with exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail/follow up
• Experience with a marketing/PR agency.
• Professional approach to all work and office situations
• Interest and enthusiasm for marketing, branding, technology and digital communication
• Arabic language skills are preferable.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: Utd.Arab Emir. || Not Applicable || Dubai || Marketing and Communications || Communications || n/a ||

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