ACS Doha is looking for an outstanding Marketing Manager to join their team. The main purpose of this role is to build ACS Doha’s profile as the leading international school in the country, using expert market insight and understanding of the competitive environment and developing a fully integrated marketing approach that will drive growth in the market. The key focus is to successfully build enrolment through consistent, outstanding communications that effectively showcase the uniqueness of an ACS Doha education to a niche high end audience.
Main Responsibilities:Analyse and develop a deep understanding of ACS Doha customer base through data, parent research and close collaboration with Admissions to understand parent current and future needs, perceptions and aspirationsLead the development of accurate, timely and insightful competitor and market insight giving clarity on external market pressures and opportunities to strengthen ACS Doha’s relative proposition
Act as Doha brand champion and oversee brand execution across all customer touchpoints, from materials, communications to campus spaces and facilities working with colleagues in the UK.
Act as chief storyteller collecting valuable stories of life on campus, such as teacher insights, classroom activities, programme and curriculum highlights to be shared across all marketing channels
Manage third parties to develop exciting new assets to a very high standard across formats such as photography, video material, podcasts etc
Be an ambassador for ACS Doha in the wider education market in Doha and represent the school at key external events and in key forums
Manage ACS Doha marketing and PR events, working with external suppliers and PR agency and ensure execution to the highest standard
Develop a PR strategy and work with colleagues and agencies to execute ensuring ACS Doha’s unique selling points are reported in key media channels.Develop an overarching strategy and marketing plan designed to grow enrolment and brand share.
Collaborate closely with school leadership team to evolve the school offer in line with the needs and aspirations of the market
Support colleagues in searching out and establish meaningful relationships with corporates, and the relocation industry
Define ACS Doha customer experience standards in line with UK colleagues and engage with school leaders to embed them within the organisation.
Professional Expertise:
Previous Marketing and brand expertiseProject managing skillsStrategic thinking skills and ability to interrogate and analyse data and conduct researchInfluencer skills and ability to lead internally and work alongside multiple functions
Scope of Job:Works alongside marketing colleagues in Brand, and Communications in Head office UK Works with Principals, teachers and admin teams in each school Works with all other departments, including Development, Facilities, Finance, HR and CEO office.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent written and spoken EnglishEducation experience usefulArabic- preferred but not essentialPrevious local market experience ( 5 years ) Analytical and numerate, with strong commercial acumen Positive ‘can-do’ attitude, able to adapt to changing circumstances and think creatively to resolve problemsPeople person able to work with many different personalitiesRobust, strength of character
Working Environment: Based at ACS Doha campus with regular travel within Qatar. Works some evenings and weekends as required
Safeguarding
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.