Public Relations Officer

About the role

The Public Relations Officer is a contract, on‑site role based in Sulaymaniyah, supporting the commercial success, visibility and reputation of the Iraq Vortex Beauty Expo. Working closely with the Sales Team, the officer will generate exhibitor leads, manage CRM data and coordinate meetings, while also planning and executing PR campaigns for the event.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily outbound calls to prospective exhibitors, sponsors and business partners.
• Identify, research and qualify potential exhibitors and commercial partners.
• Schedule and coordinate sales meetings for the Sales Team.
• Maintain accurate records in the Odoo CRM system, updating lead and customer information.
• Prepare sales activity reports and manage lead databases.
• Plan, execute and monitor public relations campaigns.
• Write, draft and distribute press releases and media announcements.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional and international media.
• Coordinate interviews, press conferences and media coverage.
• Respond professionally to public and media inquiries.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Event Management teams to maximise expo visibility.

Required profile

• Proven experience in public relations, business development, sales coordination or customer relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable making outbound calls.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably Odoo, for lead management.
• Excellent organisational ability to handle multiple prospects, meetings and deadlines.
• Prior experience in exhibitions, trade shows, B2B events or the beauty industry is a plus.

Required skills

• Odoo CRM