Public Relations Officer (PRO)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Sealy Mattress Middle East (Middle East Mattress Factory Co.) is seeking a highly experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO), also known as a Government Relations Officer, to manage and streamline external corporate affairs. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this full-time role serves as the primary liaison between the company and all regulatory bodies, ministerial authorities, and municipal offices. The Senior PRO will ensure complete regulatory compliance, handle legal corporate documentation, and maintain strong strategic relationships with Saudi government agencies, directly supporting our manufacturing plant, retail showrooms, and corporate workforce operations in alignment with the latest Kingdom labor and commercial policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the official corporate representative and build strong working relationships with key entities, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Ministry of Commerce (MOC), General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.
• Oversee the end-to-end processing of all employee documentation, including Muqeem and Qiwa operations, work permits, Iqama renewals, visas (exit/re-entry, business, work), and Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.
• Manage the prompt renewal of all commercial registrations (CR), municipality licenses (Baladiya), civil defense certificates, and industrial permits for company facilities.
• Navigate complex administrative hurdles, resolve Customs delays, and address labor disputes or regulatory violations swiftly to minimize business disruption.
• Keep executive leadership updated on changing Saudi labor laws, commercial laws, and industrial rules to ensure proactive corporate adaptation.

Candidate Profile

• Nationality: Saudi National (strictly required).
• Must permanently reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a deep familiarity of local government branch offices.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience working as a PRO / Government Relations Officer within a major manufacturing, retail, or corporate environment.
• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Proficient in using online government portals such as Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa, Madad, Balady, and Saber.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Native fluency in Arabic with a professional command of written and spoken English.
• Must possess a valid Saudi driving license and a personal vehicle for daily visits to government agencies.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

About Sealy Mattress Middle East

Sealy Mattress Middle East, operating as Middle East Mattress Factory Co., is a prominent entity with manufacturing plants, retail showrooms, and a significant corporate workforce. This role is crucial in ensuring the company's operations remain in full alignment with the latest Kingdom labor and commercial policies, contributing directly to our continued success and compliance within the Saudi market.