Consulting Associate, Marketing and Communication Practice

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of assigned clients and is responsible of the implementation of CID consultancy scope at the client front.ResponsibilitiesConsulting DeliveryContribute to the development of the tools and forms required for the delivery of consulting services to CID clients.Participate in conducting organizational audits and needs assessment to gather the required data to develop an understanding of the client needs for assigned CID clients.Contribute to the development of relevant plans/strategies for assigned CID clients and contribute to the development of recommendations for client interventions.Lead the implementation of all /specific deliverables of marketing communications plans/programs for assigned CID clients.Develop and deliver presentations and reports for assigned CID clients.Monitor and review the quality of all the produced deliverables either internally or externally for assigned CID clients.Develop innovative solutions for client problems and needs by staying abreast of the latest developments in the field.Contribute to the development of CID consulting methodologies and tools.Lead the planning and implementation of the company's branding program. Projects/Operational ManagementManage assigned projects ensuring they meet technical and financial objectives.Manage the day-to-day client communication and reporting for assigned CID clients.Develop and regularly monitor the project's work plan and timeline for assigned CID clients alerting management to deviations.Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for assigned CID clients.Develop and analyze monthly financial reports for assigned CID clients and accordingly take required options.Manage the maintenance and updates of the department's databases including but not limited to suppliers, media etc.Lead the planning and implementation of department initiatives.Participate in the implementation of company-wide initiatives.People ManagementLead project teams to deliver specific scopes and consulting services on assigned CID clients.Coach team members on technical areas and the use of relevant tools and methodologies.Manage and evaluate performance of assigned team members.Follow up on the development and on job training of the team members.Business Development & NetworkingParticipate in client briefing meetings to determine client requirements and outline scope of potential engagements.Contribute/lead to the development of proposals to prospective clients by developing the technical section of the proposal.Lead brainstorming meetings for the development of pitch presentations for prospective clients.Act as a focal point with the Business Development team when developing proposals for prospective clients.Participate in proposal presentation meetings by presenting the technical proposal to prospective clients.Develop leads for potential business opportunities either for own departments or for other departments.Qualifications6 - 9 years of experience in relevant business or communications sector.BA or B.Sc. in Integrated Marketing Communications, Mass Communications or a related discipline.A post graduate degree in a related field or relevant executive development program in the field.Previous experience in leading teams is a plus.