Marketing Specialist

Axis Communications is offering an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If you’re currently in Riyadh or nearby markets and are looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.In this role you will be responsible for the strategical and operational marketing development in regions of the Western Arabia region. If you have a wide experience within marketing and if you are passionate about creating trustworthy and long-lasting relations with colleagues and end customers - then please continue to read!WHAT IS AXIS?Axis is a fast-growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring based on innovative, modern, and open technology platforms. This is a Swedish-based company, part of the Canon group, with around 5000 employees in more than 50 countries. Axis offers a multicultural workplace with an open corporate culture. We allow and spur our employees' independent thinking. Here we bring together talented and creative people working towards the same goal - innovating for a smarter, safer world!WHAT WILL YOU DO?As a Marketing Specialist, you will develop and execute strategic marketing plans, aligned to local and corporate business priorities, as well as oversee the implementation of integrated multi-touch marketing campaigns to help us develop the marketing pipeline and to deliver leads to our sales team. You will also be responsible for planning and budget oversight for all the marketing activities in your regions and markets, in partnership with other team members. You will be part of an international and diversed marketing team and work in cross-functional teams around the region.Some Key Responsibilities:Plan, execute and follow up on marketing campaigns and activities i.e events, partner shows, webinars, trainings and digital programs driven by Axis and key partners (i.e., distributors, Technology Integration Partners and resellers) in your specific markets to support Axis local sales growth objectivesResearch and identify new marketing opportunities for exposing the Axis brand and message to important target groupsLead and manage all aspects of physical and virtual events across Western ArabiaActively work with Product Marketing and Sales, to ensure Axis’ product launches are clearly communicated and demonstrated to key target groupsDrive the Axis Channel Partner Program and develop and support local partner activitiesParticipate in quarterly reviews and planning meetings with local key distributors.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?To be successful in this role, you need to be a self-starter person with proven experience in leading projects and enjoy being the go-to person for new campaigns and activities, with responsibility for both strategy and execution. The understanding of the different markets is crucial for this role, especially in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. You need to be able to execute local marketing strategies depending on the territory. We are searching for a dynamic and proactive person – who at the same time conveys a high level of trust, autonomy and accountability.We’d love to hear from you if you have:Degree in Marketing/ Business Administration/ or relevant fieldAt least 5+ years of experience working in a similar roleExperience working for an international companyExperience working with project/event management and/or channel marketingExperience from B2B marketing with focus on developing a 360-degree marketing planExperience from the IT or security industry is an advantageDemonstrated strong stakeholder management skillsDriven, proactive, and self-motivated team playerExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFluent in Arabic and EnglishDon't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you. We hire for potential and passion as much as for experience. We're looking for motivated individuals to help us build our future - and yours!WHAT CAN AXIS OFFER?At Axis, you will be working within an international organization surrounded by enthusiastic people in an open-minded and innovative culture. We are growing rapidly, which means that new challenges and opportunities to grow personally and professionally occur every day. Welcome to take part in our story of success!READY TO ACT?Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. The first step of becoming an Axis employee is easy – all you have to do is apply!