Advertising Account Manager | Riyadh
Our Client a leading Branding agency in Dubai is looking to expand their operations in KSA (Jeddah and Riyadh), operating across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This unit will be responsible for all Saudi based experiential marketing projects (consumer promotions, events, sponsorships, roadshows, shopper marketing) and will act as a discipline extension to the existing servicing team on the specific clients. The position is that of a Activation Account Manager.The candidate will be responsible on delivering value at every encounter. Proactive measures to business growth, management of existing business leads and projects along with reporting and accountability.He/she will report to a director in charge and liaise with other units (stakeholders) to ensure maximum efficiencies are met.
Required Skills: 4 – 6 years experience in Brand Management | activation projects | consumer promotions | retail development | CRM based marketing initiatives.
Specific skills required:
o Briefing, development and management from client perspective
o Conceptual development
o Product and brand understanding
o Research briefing and development, both Qualitative and Quantitative
o Touch point understanding
o Budget management
o Project planning skills
o Team player and good line reporting skills
Languages spoken: Arabic and English are a must
Advertising or client experience on brands such as (or similar) P&G, Red Bull, Coke, Nike or the likes
Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in any relevant field and Bilingual. Lebanese with GCC experience will be preferred. Candidates in Dubai, interested to move to Riyadh or Jeddah, KSA will also be considered.
Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible on delivering value at every encounter. Proactive measures to business growth, management of existing business leads and projects along with reporting and accountability.
He/she will report to a director in charge and liaise with other units (stakeholders) to ensure maximum efficiencies are met.
The candidates responsibilities include:
• Management of the servicing of all activation clients
• Client interface
• Project planning and execution of programs related to activation and experiential marketing
• Integration with the ongoing communication roadmaps
• Budget coordination and management
• Management of external partners in retail distribution and merchandising
• Competitive analysis
• Result reporting and assessment
Tags: Advertising Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh
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