Full-time Remote Marketing manager Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Join Palta as an Influencer Marketing Manager!
Palta is a dynamic multi-product tech platform specializing in health and well-being, boasting over 60 million monthly active users across its portfolio of successful mobile apps, including Flo and SIMPLE.

About the Role
We are looking for a high-energy, results-driven Influencer Marketing Manager to lead and scale our influencer campaigns in the US and UK markets. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ideally suited for someone with a can-do attitude ready to manage high volumes of influencer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute impactful influencer campaigns.
• Manage large-scale collaborations, ensuring content performance aligns with our brand.
• Negotiate partnerships for optimal rates and ROI.
• Track and analyze campaign metrics for optimization.
• Foster lasting relationships with influencers.
• Maintain high attention to detail in all aspects of campaign execution.
• Stay updated on social media trends and algorithms.

Requirements

• Experience managing influencer campaigns in the US & UK.
• Ability to juggle multiple influencer projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills for impactful partnerships.
• Data-driven mindset for campaign analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of social media algorithms.
• Knowledge of health & wellness products is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Looker Studio, Superset.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing platforms.
• Experience with whitelisting and paid social amplification.

Join us and be part of a thriving team dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives through our innovative apps!

Join Signify as a Channel Marketing Manager!
At Signify, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet through bold discovery and innovation in lighting. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we are transforming homes, offices, and cities into smarter spaces with enhanced sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational: Execute go-to-market and pricing strategies to drive sales growth and market share for the commercial team.
• Understand and segment existing customers, as well as recruit new ones.
• Develop the Market Activation Plan for new products and implement marketing activities to generate demand.
• Measure the performance of customers and channels, identifying optimization opportunities.
• Support Growth Calls execution and the Market Business Review Cycle.

Financial:

• Drive Sales and Margin within the assigned channel.
• Track and forecast marketing initiatives and activities.

Customer Engagement:

• Engage customers to drive their readiness and productivity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in client organizations.

People Management:

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and build necessary capabilities for performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Market & Customer Requirements, Channel Strategy & Planning.
• Proficient in Digital Marketing and Channel Analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Join us to make a lasting impact on brighter lives and a better world!

Join Signify as a Channel Marketing Manager!
At Signify, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet through bold discovery and innovation in lighting. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we are transforming homes, offices, and cities into smarter spaces with enhanced sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational: Execute go-to-market and pricing strategies to drive sales growth and market share for the commercial team.
• Understand and segment existing customers, as well as recruit new ones.
• Develop the Market Activation Plan for new products and implement marketing activities to generate demand.
• Measure the performance of customers and channels, identifying optimization opportunities.
• Support Growth Calls execution and the Market Business Review Cycle.

Financial:

• Drive Sales and Margin within the assigned channel.
• Track and forecast marketing initiatives and activities.

Customer Engagement:

• Engage customers to drive their readiness and productivity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in client organizations.

People Management:

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and build necessary capabilities for performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Market & Customer Requirements, Channel Strategy & Planning.
• Proficient in Digital Marketing and Channel Analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Join us to make a lasting impact on brighter lives and a better world!

Join Our Sales Team – Drive Growth in the GCC Market!

Are you a motivated, results-driven professional eager to make an impact in the travel industry? This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, international company where your skills and expertise will help shape the future of travel experiences in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region!

We are seeking an experienced Market Manager – GCC to expand our presence and strengthen relationships with key travel partners in the region. If you have a passion for sales, a deep understanding of the GCC travel market, and a strong network within the industry, we want to hear from you!

Join Europe Incoming – Shaping Unforgettable Travel Experiences Since 1979!

Are you passionate about travel and looking to be part of a dynamic, international team? Europe Incoming, a leading Destination Management Company since 1979, specializes in crafting tailor-made travel solutions for tour operators, travel agents, and event organizers. With offices in England, Scotland, France, Italy, and Scandinavia, we bring European destinations to life for a wide range of travelers—leisure groups, students, solo explorers, and corporate MICE clients. Our expertise lies in designing seamless itineraries that include accommodation, transport, unique experiences, and exclusive excursions.

Your Mission
As our Market Manager – GCC, you will play a key role in establishing and expanding our footprint in the region, building strong relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, and corporate clients. Your goal will be to oversee account management, business development, and partnerships to drive growth and ensure seamless travel services.

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow market share in the GCC region.
• Identify and build relationships with key travel agencies, tour operators, and corporate clients.
• Promote our travel packages, MICE services, and tailor-made experiences.
• Represent the company at trade shows, networking events, and business meetings across the region.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and client preferences to optimize offerings.
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, product development, and marketing) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with partners.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance, market insights, and business development opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 35 years in sales, business development, or account management within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the GCC travel market, client preferences, and cultural nuances.
• Skills: Excellent sales, negotiation, and networking abilities. Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic. Ability to work independently and drive results.
• Education: Degree in Business, Tourism, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within the GCC region for business development activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Career growth in an international and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading DMC and shape the future of the GCC market strategy.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and drive growth in the GCC market, we’d love to hear from you!

A Little About Us
EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. EDB empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently for a data and AI led world. Serving more than 1500 customers globally and as the leading contributor to the vibrant and fast-growing PostgreSQL community, EDB supports major government organizations, financial services, media and information technology companies. EDB’s data-driven solutions enable customers to modernize legacy systems and break data silos while leveraging enterprise-grade open source technologies. EDB delivers the confidence of up to 99999% high availability with mission critical capabilities built in such as security, compliance controls, and observability. For more information, visit ******************

Channel Marketing Director, EMEA
EDB’s Channel Marketing Director, EMEA is a highly visible role aligned with the channel organization. Reporting to the Head of Field & Relationship Marketing, EMEA; this individual will be responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns with focus resellers, SI’s and distribution partners that meet/exceed joint business goals. They will also support partner recruitment activities and execute regional to-partner communication tactics that increase awareness and drive the uptake of partner programs.

Responsibilities

• Create strong relationships with Channel leadership & marketing counterparts at EDB and within focus partners and distribution to develop strategic quarterly, integrated demand-generation campaigns that align with joint business plans and drive incremental pipeline growth.
• Work closely with distribution to build pass-thru demand-generation plans as well as plans for distribution to echo EDB messaging within their partner base.
• Support regional partner recruitment goals.
• Own and manage regional channel marketing budget.
• Quarterly analysis and ROI reporting. Measure, monitor and adjust campaigns. Provide well-informed recommendations on future areas of investment.
• Promote channel marketing initiatives and programs to partner base to support and drive the adoption of the partner program.
• Execute regional to-partner communications, enablement and training updates utilizing global content.
• Own the content delivery for key regional partner events * Partner Summit or PAB.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet company channel goals.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing.
• 510 years of deep experience in working within channel marketing preferably within Data and Saas businesses or technology organizations (distribution or reseller environments will be considered).
• Extensive experience in building strong relationships (remotely), developing joint programs and executing strategic integrated campaigns that drive pipeline growth with partners and distribution.
• Willing to travel to meet with leaders, partners, attend events and support the team (up to 30% travel).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment with a positive approach where no task is too big or small.
• A strategic critical thinker who is analytical and data-driven.
• Ideally speaks English along with a second language in Central Europe.

EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness.
We provide access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices, as well as Wellness Fridays extending to December 2025! Check out our career site for more information on perks and benefits and reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for region specific benefits.

EDB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EDB was built on a commitment to trust and respect each other and to embrace an array of people and ideas. These values remain at the center of our culture and are key to our company’s integrity.

Join Canonical as a Senior Marketing Manager for Cybersecurity!

Canonical, known for being at the forefront of the open source movement, is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Marketing Manager to spearhead the marketing strategy and go-to-market plans for our global security and compliance portfolio. This dynamic role demands close collaboration across various teams, enhancing Canonical’s growth in the enterprise technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for security and compliance products.
• Create and manage compelling messaging that resonates with target audiences.
• Collaborate with content, sales, and demand generation teams to drive traffic and optimize marketing funnels.
• Plan events, webinars, and manage social media promotions.
• Conduct competitive landscape monitoring to differentiate product positioning.

What We Seek:

• Experience in marketing for enterprise IT products.
• Passion for cybersecurity and innovation in marketing.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• A growth mindset with a desire to experiment and improve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work environment, established since 2004.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including annual reviews and recognition rewards.

Join us at Canonical and contribute to our mission of delivering secure open source solutions. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace where all identities are respected.

Join Canonical as a Senior Marketing Manager for Cybersecurity!

Canonical, known for being at the forefront of the open source movement, is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Marketing Manager to spearhead the marketing strategy and go-to-market plans for our global security and compliance portfolio. This dynamic role demands close collaboration across various teams, enhancing Canonical’s growth in the enterprise technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for security and compliance products.
• Create and manage compelling messaging that resonates with target audiences.
• Collaborate with content, sales, and demand generation teams to drive traffic and optimize marketing funnels.
• Plan events, webinars, and manage social media promotions.
• Conduct competitive landscape monitoring to differentiate product positioning.

What We Seek:

• Experience in marketing for enterprise IT products.
• Passion for cybersecurity and innovation in marketing.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• A growth mindset with a desire to experiment and improve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work environment, established since 2004.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including annual reviews and recognition rewards.

Join us at Canonical and contribute to our mission of delivering secure open source solutions. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace where all identities are respected.

Join Canonical as a Senior Marketing Manager - Cybersecurity!

Canonical is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Marketing Manager to develop our marketing strategy and go-to-market plans for our security and compliance portfolio. In this full-time, remote role, you will collaborate closely with product, engineering, content, and sales teams to support Canonical's growth.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute go-to-market strategies for security and compliance products.
• Develop compelling messaging that highlights business value and resonates with target audiences.
• Create marketing programs aimed at upselling and cross-selling to existing customers.
• Collaborate with demand generation teams to optimize marketing funnels using data insights.
• Organize events and webinars, and support social media promotion efforts.
• Monitor competitive landscape to distinguish product positioning.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in marketing for enterprise IT products.
• Passion for cybersecurity and technology marketing.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to deliver results and innovate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to tackle new challenges.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on location and experience.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2000 annually.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs and parental leave.
• Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.

About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the move to open source, publishing Ubuntu and supporting numerous technologies. Join us to be part of a dynamic, equality-driven team transforming the technology landscape.

Join Jumeirah as an Associate Director of Marketing!
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality, seeks an experienced and dynamic Associate Director of Marketing for its Red Sea region. This exciting role allows you to work remotely and be part of a brand that is synonymous with exceptional service and unique guest experiences.

About the Job:
- Assist in developing and executing strategic marketing plans that align with overall business objectives.
- Oversee the planning and evaluation of marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring timely execution.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing initiatives align with business goals.
- Maintain and enhance brand identity across all marketing communications.

About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 8 years of marketing experience, particularly in managerial roles.
- A proven track record in developing successful marketing strategies.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills for reporting and analysis.
- Strong leadership and project management abilities.
- Innovative thinking with precision in execution.

About the Benefits:
Enjoy generous food and beverage benefits and reduced hotel rates globally, along with excellent employee benefits that make this role attractive to high performers.

Join Jumeirah as an Associate Director of Marketing!
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality, seeks an experienced and dynamic Associate Director of Marketing for its Red Sea region. This exciting role allows you to work remotely and be part of a brand that is synonymous with exceptional service and unique guest experiences.

About the Job:
- Assist in developing and executing strategic marketing plans that align with overall business objectives.
- Oversee the planning and evaluation of marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring timely execution.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing initiatives align with business goals.
- Maintain and enhance brand identity across all marketing communications.

About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 8 years of marketing experience, particularly in managerial roles.
- A proven track record in developing successful marketing strategies.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills for reporting and analysis.
- Strong leadership and project management abilities.
- Innovative thinking with precision in execution.

About the Benefits:
Enjoy generous food and beverage benefits and reduced hotel rates globally, along with excellent employee benefits that make this role attractive to high performers.

About the job
As Growth Marketing Manager at MyRoom, you will lead our growth initiatives to increase brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and drive our expansion in the Saudi market. Your role involves developing and implementing comprehensive growth strategies that leverage organic marketing, performance marketing, influencer collaborations, and strategic events to achieve measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth marketing strategies to drive user acquisition and retention
• Create compelling content for sales campaigns and digital marketing initiatives
• Lead organic marketing efforts to improve visibility and reduce customer acquisition costs
• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies to improve search rankings and organic traffic
• Manage influencer marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and credibility
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant influencers and celebrities in the interior design and lifestyle space
• Plan and execute marketing events and PR activities to strengthen brand positioning
• Organize workshops, exhibitions, and design events to attract potential clients
• Implement and optimize performance marketing campaigns across digital channels
• Analyze user behavior and marketing metrics to identify growth opportunities
• Design and execute A/B tests to improve conversion rates
• Develop localized marketing strategies specifically for the Saudi market
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective lead generation strategies
• Build and maintain our brand identity across all touchpoints
• Manage marketing budget with a focus on ROI and growth metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in growth marketing or digital marketing
• Proven experience in the Saudi market and understanding of its culture
• Proven track record in managing successful influencer marketing campaigns
• Existing network of relationships with influencers in the interior design space
• Experience in planning and managing successful marketing events
• Strong portfolio of successful growth campaigns
• Ability to plan and execute events and measure their ROI
• Excellent content creation and copywriting abilities in both Arabic and English
• Strong analytical skills and experience with marketing analytics tools
• Familiarity with the interior design sector is a plus

Join Canonical as a Field Marketing Manager!

As a leading tech firm, Canonical is pioneering the global shift to open source. This role focuses on driving regional marketing initiatives and pipeline generation in the EMEA region, engaging deeply with enterprise customers, partners, and developers across various industries.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the regional go-to-market (GTM) strategy.
• Coordinate with Sales Teams to align marketing efforts with revenue objectives.
• Manage regional events and marketing activities.
• Oversee webinars and virtual events for high engagement and lead conversion.
• Execute account-based marketing (ABM) programs for targeted enterprises.
• Implement integrated campaigns to support sales objectives.
• Collaborate with partner marketing teams to develop joint GTM programs.

Qualifications Required:

• B2B marketing experience in enterprise IT products, particularly with SaaS.
• Familiarity with EMEA markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English for presentations and written content.
• Hands-on approach with a growth mindset focused on testing and optimizing efforts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay with potential annual bonuses.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Learning and development budget of 2000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review and various employee benefits.

About Us:
Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, advancing the world’s shift to open source technology. We pride ourselves on being a remote-first company since 2004, ensuring equitable job opportunities across our global workforce. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration!

Join Canonical as a Field Marketing Manager!

As a leading tech firm, Canonical is pioneering the global shift to open source. This role focuses on driving regional marketing initiatives and pipeline generation in the EMEA region, engaging deeply with enterprise customers, partners, and developers across various industries.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the regional go-to-market (GTM) strategy.
• Coordinate with Sales Teams to align marketing efforts with revenue objectives.
• Manage regional events and marketing activities.
• Oversee webinars and virtual events for high engagement and lead conversion.
• Execute account-based marketing (ABM) programs for targeted enterprises.
• Implement integrated campaigns to support sales objectives.
• Collaborate with partner marketing teams to develop joint GTM programs.

Qualifications Required:

• B2B marketing experience in enterprise IT products, particularly with SaaS.
• Familiarity with EMEA markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English for presentations and written content.
• Hands-on approach with a growth mindset focused on testing and optimizing efforts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay with potential annual bonuses.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Learning and development budget of 2000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review and various employee benefits.

About Us:
Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, advancing the world’s shift to open source technology. We pride ourselves on being a remote-first company since 2004, ensuring equitable job opportunities across our global workforce. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration!

Join Canonical as a Field Marketing Manager! Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, renowned for publishing Ubuntu. We are looking for a talented Field Marketing Manager to drive regional marketing initiatives and pipeline generation in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the regional go-to-market (GTM) strategy to generate demand and accelerate pipeline growth.
• Align marketing efforts closely with sales revenue goals and regional business priorities.
• Plan and manage regional events, customer roundtables, and field marketing activities.
• Own webinars and virtual events, ensuring high engagement and lead conversion.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns across email, digital, social, and paid media to support regional sales objectives.

Qualifications:

• B2B marketing experience for enterprise IT products, preferably in SaaS.
• Exceptional academic credentials with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• A hands-on mindset with a growth orientation, always testing, learning, and optimizing.
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while ensuring quality.

What We Offer: A competitive base pay along with additional benefits, including a personal learning and development budget, recognition rewards, and fully remote working environment. Join us and become part of a unique team that values excellence and innovation!

Join Canonical as a Field Marketing Manager! Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, renowned for publishing Ubuntu. We are looking for a talented Field Marketing Manager to drive regional marketing initiatives and pipeline generation in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the regional go-to-market (GTM) strategy to generate demand and accelerate pipeline growth.
• Align marketing efforts closely with sales revenue goals and regional business priorities.
• Plan and manage regional events, customer roundtables, and field marketing activities.
• Own webinars and virtual events, ensuring high engagement and lead conversion.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns across email, digital, social, and paid media to support regional sales objectives.

Qualifications:

• B2B marketing experience for enterprise IT products, preferably in SaaS.
• Exceptional academic credentials with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• A hands-on mindset with a growth orientation, always testing, learning, and optimizing.
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while ensuring quality.

What We Offer: A competitive base pay along with additional benefits, including a personal learning and development budget, recognition rewards, and fully remote working environment. Join us and become part of a unique team that values excellence and innovation!

About the Company
Chesamel Group is an agile consultancy headquartered in London, focused on driving extraordinary growth for forward-thinking businesses through innovative, bespoke solutions. We challenge traditional thinking to deliver transformative business outcomes using human ingenuity and advanced technology.

About the Role
As a Partner Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving successful marketing and event initiatives across the EMEA region. You will act as the key link between regional partners, channel sales, and marketing leadership. Your main responsibilities include:

• Managing logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
• Developing and executing partner marketing strategies
• Tracking and reporting on programme and event performance
• Collaborating to ensure successful campaign execution

Core Responsibilities:
Manage logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, including speaker coordination, vendor management, material preparation, registration, and attendee communication. Develop and maintain event calendars and speaker rosters. Provide post-event analysis and reporting to optimise future events. Track, reconcile, and report on programme and event performance.

Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in partner/channel marketing in EMEA
- 4+ years of experience in field marketing, event production, or a related role
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency in data analysis tools
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills

About the Company
Chesamel Group is an agile consultancy headquartered in London, focused on driving extraordinary growth for forward-thinking businesses through innovative, bespoke solutions. We challenge traditional thinking to deliver transformative business outcomes using human ingenuity and advanced technology.

About the Role
As a Partner Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving successful marketing and event initiatives across the EMEA region. You will act as the key link between regional partners, channel sales, and marketing leadership. Your main responsibilities include:

• Managing logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
• Developing and executing partner marketing strategies
• Tracking and reporting on programme and event performance
• Collaborating to ensure successful campaign execution

Core Responsibilities:
Manage logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, including speaker coordination, vendor management, material preparation, registration, and attendee communication. Develop and maintain event calendars and speaker rosters. Provide post-event analysis and reporting to optimise future events. Track, reconcile, and report on programme and event performance.

Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in partner/channel marketing in EMEA
- 4+ years of experience in field marketing, event production, or a related role
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency in data analysis tools
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills