jazarah! » Advertising Jobs in Doha http://jazarah.net/jobs Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:30:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Advertising Accounts Executive | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-accounts-executive-o2-marketing-communications-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-accounts-executive-o2-marketing-communications-doha-qatar/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:19:28 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11274 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works under the guidance of the Finance Manager & Qatar office in charge
2. Coordinate with client servicing dept for preparing invoices and follow up payments.
3. Make sure to have approval from the office in charge before incurring expenses.
4. Establish a proper filing system for client invoices, supplier invoices, petty cash bills, banks, business correspondence, bank payments etc.
5. Preparation of monthly cash flow and other financial reports
6. Communicate with line manager for all relevant issues.
7. Day to day accounting job
8. Performs any other work that may be assigned from time to time by the finance manager and office in charge

Skills
? To complete the data entry on daily basis using tally software
? Maintain petty cash accurately
? Control banking transactions
? Coordinate with other O2 offices
? Preparation of P&L and balance sheet
? Preparation of pay roll
? Handle debtors and creditors
? Assist auditors to finalize the accounts

Education
Professional Qualification

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Advertising Account Manager | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-account-manager-o2-marketing-communications-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-account-manager-o2-marketing-communications-doha-qatar/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:02:12 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11211 We are currently looking to recruit an Advertising Account Manager to work for our Qatar based operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works under the guidance of the Client Servicing Account Director and deals with clients to maintain goodwill and promote business, to address and resolve problems and to discuss advertising campaigns.
2. To develop marketing activities, marketing strategies, plans and new concepts / ideas to the clients in order to improve our relations and to increase our business portfolio and services with all clients under the account manager. These plans / strategies should reflect in increase in sales revenue from the clients and this will reviewed by the management in quarterly basis, Achieve/exceed the respective target to maintain market share and earn profits.
3. Develops client relationship by serving as a key internal and external contact for project status and workflow and Develop and manage project plans and logistical project details. Coordinate project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel.
4. Develop and maintain professional and cordial relations with the clients’ representatives, and Team members to ensure a high level of professional service and a positive atmosphere in the office ensuring that the team builds excellent relationships with internal and external parties based on co-operation and respect for all cultures and nationalities.
5. Coordinates with the media planner to prepare schedules for publishing advertisements and Coordinates with creative services, production and media services to ensure that advertising materials are created, produced and published as per client’s requirements.
6. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the unit; serves as liaison with other units in the resolution of day to day administrative and operational issues.

Skills
• Preferrably has a Local market experience
• Understanding of general advertising principles and account service protocol
• Skills to develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for the clients in line with O2 mission Know your market first
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Pays attention to details.
• Proactive vs. reactive thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and understanding of newspaper/magazine advertising principles, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence and ease.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources.
• Ability to assess operational requirements and to plan and organize work flow patterns and schedules.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Skill in the use of computerized page layout and design software.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and manage team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education
Professional Qualification

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Art Director | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/art-director-o2-marketing-communications-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/art-director-o2-marketing-communications-doha-qatar/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:55:58 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11206 Our firm has an opening in our Creative Department – O2 Qatar for an Art Director; this will be a permanent position.

The Art Director is responsible for the creation and overall presentation of the creative product. The Art Director and Graphic Designers are both responsible for the preparation of layouts and the finalizing of artwork for production.

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Art Director is responsible for managing and art directing designers towards the development of creative, innovative and impactful advertising. The Art Director must achieve this while remaining within the parameters of the client’s budget and meeting the established deadlines. The Art Director must have the ability to come up with strong creative concepts, execute them through masterful creative design, and communicate these concepts to designers, guiding them throughout the implementation process. When assigning projects, the Art Director should keep in mind the strengths and weaknesses of each designer and encourage them to develop their skills sets. The Art director must continuously coordinate with account services in the development of creative projects and with senior management and other creative personnel within the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Solutions
- Masters the conceptualization process
- Masters brand strategies, creative briefs and delivers accordingly
- Masters the art direction of online campaigns and brand websites
- Delivers visual concepts that reflect the identity of the brand
- Capable of producing campaign able ideas that work through the line
- Makes sure ideas are big enough for ATL/BTL applications
- Understands the client’s business strategies and delivers relevant, world class concepts
- Contributes to strategic meetings of all assigned brands and has a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business and objectives
- Ensures business-building solutions in all creative proposals
- Contributes actively on pitches

Project Execution
- Takes full responsibility of the art direction of projects
- Takes full responsibility of execution and creative work up until submission (including print, interactive, ambient and any other BTL)
- Carries out concept from creation through to finalization for print
- Consistently delivers high-quality services to clients
- Combines creativity with design elements to create compelling campaigns, must have an in-depth understanding of how to achieve this balance between creativity and design capabilities
- Able to work closely with designers to raise the bar of creative output, inspiring them to take the project to new heights
- Follows up on project changes from client servicing until they are approved and have reached the final stage
- Is knowledgeable of the finalizing process prior to production and applies this knowledge
- Offers creative input and technical expertise to enhance the quality of work and procedures
- Able to lead designers throughout the implementation of projects and monitors the results
- Able to work within given budgets, delivers within given financial parameters, and project schedules
- Reviews work of team
- Able to switch from one project to another without losing track, focus, or control

Communication
- Attends all meetings related to projects and contributes constructively to those meetings
- Compelling presentation skills that bring ideas to life
- Capable of articulating brand and advertising ideas
- Delivers informative, well-organized presentations
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully and truthfully
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with O2’s diverse team

Software Knowledge
- Advanced use of design related programs either in MAC or PC
i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Leadership
- Responsible for the creative outp

Skills
Bachelor of Arts degree preferred Marketing or Fine Arts major with a specialization in Graphic Design

3+ years on the job experience with advertising agency or corporate marketing department working as an art director/photo art director or graphic designer

Knowledge of MS Office and appropriate graphic design software
Knowledge of copywriting and photography

- Outstanding creativity in layout and design
- Experience in developing fashion and style retail industry advertising
- Strong background in promotion and marketing strategies
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong analytical and creative thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
- Capacity fill in for (and to take on the role of) any creative team member, including Finalizer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, or any other role necessary
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external parties
- Ability to supervise and train employees: organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
- Knowledge and understanding of print production principles, procedures, techniques, and facilities
- Detailed and multi-task oriented
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Strong strategic design, concept and communication skills
- Portfolio of diverse experience, including Branding, ATL, BTL, TTL, and POS

Education
Professional Qualification

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Advertising Account Manager | Bristol Gulf Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-account-manager-bristol-gulf-doha-qatar-2/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-account-manager-bristol-gulf-doha-qatar-2/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 21:18:41 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=10857 Duties & Responsibilities
- Proactively contacting their customer base and scheduling appointments to see their customers in person.
- Increasing sales revenue while reducing client turnover.
- Handling client service issues through clear communication with the customer service department.
- Renewing current customer contracts that are set to expire.
- Presenting value added and efficient solutions to customer issues.
- Assisting the collections department when necessary.

Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in the same field.
- Must be able to multi-task and effectively manage all assigned issues.
- Individuals must have a sincere interest in assisting customers.
- Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Access databases are required.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Exhibit good judgment.

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Advertising Account Executive | Bristol Gulf Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-account-executive-bristol-gulf-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/advertising-account-executive-bristol-gulf-doha-qatar/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 21:17:23 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=10860 Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute customized account plans to increase sales volume and market share within assigned territory
- Expand existing relationships/partnerships with important decision makers through the selling to achieve annual goals
- Utilize a consultative sales approach that ensures that the client’s business objectives are met and the performance metrics of their program portfolios are maximized
- Prepare proposals and negotiate contractual relationships
- Continuously review client landscape and recommend, develop, and implement new and creative approaches to growing the Bristol Gulf business
- Work closely with marketing and product development in launching new products or expanding the penetration of existing products and determine sales messages
- Foster productive relationships at all levels with the client and within our organization
- Actively participate and lead various ad-hoc internal projects as assigned
- Participate in sales meetings and training activities
- Conduct Business Review meetings that measures and analyzes client profitability on a quarterly basis and reports results to the senior leadership team
- Build a pipeline of opportunities and grow the revenue base through deeper penetration and cross/up sell of additional prepaid solutions

Skills
- Minimum of 5+ years business experience with 1 year related sales and relationship management in the payments industry or related field
- Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
- Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives with efficiency, professionalism and with demonstrated trouble shooting/problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively sell value creation of project/solution to business leaders
- Ability to effectively create and deliver presentations to all audiences up to the executive levels
- Strong ability to coordinate internal and external resources and nurture cross functional relationships
- Ability to negotiate business agreements and enhance existing and new relationships
- Consulting experience a plus
- Prior account management experience required
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and using sales force automation tools .

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Creative Director | Bristol Gulf Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/creative-director-bristol-gulf-doha-qatar-2/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/creative-director-bristol-gulf-doha-qatar-2/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 21:13:57 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=10853 Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in assessing multimedia creative requirements,
- Managing the work-flow and work-orders of the branch.
- Provides expert advice on multimedia product development,
- Assessing the cost/benefit of creative concepts,
- Archiving multimedia files,
- Establishing the Digital Asset Management System.

Skills
- Over 3 years experience in commercial media operations
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent commercial industry experience.

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Creative Manager | Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/creative-manager-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/creative-manager-doha-qatar/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:38:09 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=9680 Responsible for managing any and all creative initiatives required for HMC collateral in terms of design, graphics, photography, and layout. Experience with pricing, production, printing, time management, project management, resource management and vendor relations are required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Education:
- Bachelors degree in Visual Communication/Advertising or equivalent education

• Experience:
- 5 + years experience in a various marketing role preferably in the gulf region

• Language Skills:
- Excellent English & Arabic skills in writing, reading and speaking

• Computer Skills:
- Proficient in (Microsoft Office) Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, Internet and email

• Key Competencies:
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under high pressure
- Friendly
- Active and Alert
- Highly Motivated
- Highly Organized
- Open to criticism
- Very creative

• Problem Solving / Decision Making

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Sr. Advertising Account manager | Y&R Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/sr-advertising-account-manager-yr-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/sr-advertising-account-manager-yr-doha-qatar/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:11:18 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=9650 As an Account Manager, your role will be to supervise and control day-to-day operations on the assigned account in an effective and profitable manner and contribute to the key strategic development process.

Your key responsabilities will be:
• To ensure smooth running of the day-to-day operations and ensure deadlines are met to achieve on-going client satisfaction.
• To control and ensure that all output from the agency is of consistent quality to minimize mistakes that negatively impact agency profitability.
• To assist the Account Director and contribute in the strategy development process to ensure sound advertising solutions are achieved.
• To analyze and present competitive reports and budget reviews to senior agency personnel and client on a monthly basis to contribute to the strategic development process.
• To maintain an effective relationship with client and agency personnel in a manner that straddles both operational and strategic contribution to ensure smooth running of the account.

Minimum:
Bachelors in Business Administration. Computer Skills:- MS-Office. 1 year in a similar role, total of 4-6 years with relevant category experience.

Desirable:
MBA. Exposure in a client organization.
Bi-lingual (English & Arabic).

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Creative Director | Stallion Advertising Solutions Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/creative-director-stallion-advertising-solutions-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/creative-director-stallion-advertising-solutions-doha-qatar/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:31:21 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=9400 - Supervising a team of designers from initial conceptualization to the final presentation to clients.
- Monitor the creative performance of the team and motivate them to ensure quality and harmony in the job process and punctuality in meeting the deadlines.
- Spearhead in-agency and client brainstorming sessions in order to provide and maintain a deep commitment to improving the competitive creative product at every level of the process.
- Study clients’ design briefs.
- Creating new innovative design ideas.
- Creating and implementing web concepts and designs.
- – Illustrating design artworks to be part of any design project.
- Creating Storyboards and concepts for animations.
- sketching and drawing any new concept.

Skills
- Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premire, Aftereffect, …)
- Flash.
- Web Design.
- Free Hand.
- Skitching & Drawing.

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Arabic & English Copywriter | Doha, Qatar http://jazarah.net/jobs/arabic-english-copywriter-doha-qatar/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/arabic-english-copywriter-doha-qatar/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:18:56 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=9262 Experienced Copywriter for Middle East location – Qatar
This is a role for a Copywriter that has lots of experience within English and Arabic. Your role will be to work through the original material and produce quality pieces of work within either language. You will have concise clear writing, be able to proof read and edit the final translated versions. Your copy will be clear and persuasive. There will also be a requirement to write clear reports and speeches, press releases and other materials when required. You will be a team player, work within a quality driven environment and provide a creative head.
Relocation Assistance will be provided to the right candidate.

Requirements
You must have 2 years as a copywriter. Excellent English and Arabic skills with the ability to provide clear copy. Efficient and creative thinker. This role requires a team player and a candidate that has a great personality to fit in to a small team.

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