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Copywriter | Akeel Saatchi & Saatchi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:40:21 +0000

Responsibilities:
1. An experienced Arabic writer with an impressive body of work, preferably with an advertising background. Candidates coming from a literature, broadcast, theater, journalism or public relations background will also be considered.
2. Comfortable with classical as well as spoken Saudi Arabic and Arabic street slang.
3. As copywriter, will be expected to play an active part in ideas generation, originating his own ideas as well as working together as a team with creative directors and art directors to generate ideas.
4. Excellent understanding of English. Capable of turning English copy into beautiful Arabic, not through literal translation but by creatively adapting it into its best Arabic expression.
5. Also capable of turning Arabic into English back-translations that the English copywriter can polish. Ability to progress English on his own will be a major plus.
6. An excellent Arabic proofreader with a sharp eye for Arabic grammar. He will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all Arabic work coming out of the agency both below- and above-the-line.
7. A resident of Riyadh or willing to relocate to Riyadh.

Skills
• 3-5 years experience in similar position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• English written and speaking.
• Computer literate.
• Saudi Nationality Preferably.

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Art Director | Dakkin Advertising Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:09:23 +0000

Job Responsibilities:
• Capable to create and develop creative concepts.
• Primarily responsible for graphic art, design and layout of story boards, with an emphasis on creative design.
• Develop basic presentation approaches.
• Direct layout design for promotional material.
• Proactively develop new marketing material/product designs and concepts in anticipation of program client needs.
• Outline basic presentation concepts, and coordinate creative activities.
• Review and approve art and copy materials developed by staff and present final layouts to client.
• Perform color correction adjustments to digital photography

Skills
o At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
o Strong brand management skills along with organizational and leadership skills.
o Graduate minimum 5 years of experience in Motion Graphic Design and artwork or Post graduate in Graphic Design with 3 years of experience.
o Knowledge of advanced PhotoShop special effect techniques, overlays, photo manipulation, and type styling.
o Experience in developing and managing client relationships
o Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English
o Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
o Transferable residency

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Advertising Account Manager | GMASCO Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:29:08 +0000

About the Business :
GMASCO (www.gmasco.com) enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf’s most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.

About the Job :
In line with our thriving business expansion, we are looking to identify an Advertising Account Manager to be based in our business operations in Riyadh. The Account Manager will be in charge of several business units and accounts within our retail, electronics and automotive brands. This is a key position and will involve working in close conjunction with the Dubai based team ensuring deliverables are met within agreed budgets, time-frames and quality. Your role will encompass the development and implementation of communication strategies, delivery of productive solutions within the Company’s, brand’s and market’s parameters, and managing an effective and flawless service to both internal and external clients.

Other duties will include:
Developing a thorough understanding of client’s businesses and brands. Ensuring client requests are developed into internal briefs in line with the Agency’s procedures. Managing all client requests and ensuring delivery of work on time, budget and as per clients’ requirements. Taking a proactive role in creative briefs and have the ability to propose innovative solutions. Managing the creative production schedule and regularly monitor costs.

About You
To be considered for this position, you will:* Have worked for an Advertising Agency for at least 4 years in a similar role.* Have a good understanding of the local market* Have managed one or several accounts and have proven delivery of successful results. * Have the ability to present and propose solutions to your team and clients. * Have solid planning and organisational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks at any given time. * Have excellent communication skills.

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Media Executive | Vertical Media Services Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:32:30 +0000

Job Description:
- Handles as assigned a client portfolio and is involved in the overall work process including planning, scheduling, buying and follow up internally with other departments and clients alike.
- Plans the schedules for all media.
- Schedules effectively the best vehicles to use supported by media research tools.
- Handles all media bookings including print, out-of-home, radio, TV, and online bookings.
- Negotiates with the media sales companies better buying conditions and added values for our clients.
- Handles the day to day monitoring of the campaigns.
- Handles the monitoring of competitors’ activities.
- Establishes & builds good relationships with media suppliers.
- Executes pre and post evaluations of campaigns.
- Manages the invoicing procedure and follows up with accounting department on invoicing steps and logistics.
- Closely monitors materials deadlines and follows up with the agency.
- Regularly reports business matters to media manager.

Requirements:
- Bachelor degree (masters is a plus), minimal experience in advertising/media is preferred.
- Proficient in the use of computer MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and internet.
- Very good command of English and Arabic.
- Very good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently in a team.

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Media Manager | Vertical Media Services Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:29:27 +0000

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Art Director | MENACOM Group Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:36:37 +0000

One of our agencies based in Riyadh is looking for an Art Director.

Your role will be to visualize, design and execute advertising communications in harmony with the Copywriter and in accordance with the brief and deadline. It also involves working efficiently with the Studio to get the best out of our suppliers (e.g. photographers).

Your key responsabilities will be to:
-Create and promote advertising and design solutions that meet the brief to contribute to leading edge advertising for our clients.
-Execute the approved work and see it through till it is handed over to the Media Department ensuring deadlines are met.
-Brief and supervise the studio to ensure quality of outputs and deadlines are met.
-Brief, supervise and motivate the visualizers to maintain a happy, focused team.

Skills
In-depth knowledge of graphic applications, print production process, knowledge of photography.
Understanding of agency/supplier systems and capabilities.
Knowledge of craft.

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Advertising Account Executive | MENACOM Group Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:31:53 +0000

One of our agencies based in Riyadh is looking for an Account Executive.

The role will incllde to implement day-to-day operations on the assigned account, co-ordinate with the client and all departments within the agency and ensure that all projects are executed in timely manner.

We are looking for someone:
• To initiate projects and clearly define outcome, ensure that all deadlines are met contributing to on-going client satisfaction.
• To process all jobs using and adhering to agency systems and procedures ensuring smooth completion of jobs.
• To ensure that all financial procedures are in order: from estimation to submission to client approval to allow effective financial follow up.
• To update client and senior account management on progress on all active projects, and meetings in order to ensure all concerned have uniform information.
• To maintain and build an effective business relationship with key personnel in various departments and client contact to ensure smooth running of the account.
• To assist the Account Manager in compiling and presenting competitive reports and budget reviews to the overall strategic development process.

Skills
Minimum: 1-2 years in a similar role.

Desirable: Additional qualifications in communications, e.g. Diploma in Mass Communication.
Bi-lingual (English & Arabic)

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Advertising Account Manager | MENACOM Group Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:29:15 +0000

One of our agencies based in Riyadh is looking for an Account Manager.

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.

We are looking for someone who will be able:
• 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.
• To motivate and train the Account Executive.

Skills
1 year in a similar role, total of 4 years with relevant category experience.

Desirable:
Exposure with Saudi market.
Bi-lingual (English & Arabic).

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Advertising Account Director | MENACOM Group Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:24:43 +0000

One of our agencies based in Riyadh is looking for an Account Director.

Your role will be to direct and manage a profitable account, lead and motivate the team, help develop consistent advertising. build an effective relationship with client and agency personnel.

We are looking for someone who will be able:
• To inspire and motivate the team involved in the business across agency disciplines – creative, planning, media and production to ensure optimal output.
•To make strategic recommendations and presentations, advocate and inspire great advertising, on the assigned brands.
•To identify growth opportunities with existing clients and thus enhance both he agency and client business.
•To motivate and train the Account Manager to both develop the Account Manager’s skills and provide better service to the client.

Minimum:
1-2 years in a similar role. Total of 7 years with relevant experience in relevant product category. Large to medium size agency experience.

Desirable:
MBA. Large agency experience and some experience in a client organization.
Bi-lingual (English and Arabic).

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Account / Client Service Director | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:14:03 +0000

Our behalf of one of the largest global advertising agencies we are currently seeking to recruit a Communication Director to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will report to the CEO based in Jeddah A management position, the Communication Director manages the Account from a top-level perspective. This includes strategic planning, market analysis, competitive activity analysis, as well as recognizing and capitalising on business-building opportunities. They work directly with senior members of the Client organization. Responsible for the Account's performance as a whole, they often have limited involvement in routine Agency projects. The Account Director is responsible for forward, long-term planning, deployment of Agency personnel and overall Account profitability. They manage team workload and oversee contact with the Client and Agency relationship. They also forecast monthly billings which they forwarddiscuss with Finance. Requirements Develops and maintains Client relationships, functioning as primary liaison between Client and in-house team staff Works with Client to determine scope of work requirements and budgetary limitation in agreement with Clients positioning and strategy needs Works with Client-assigned team of Art Directors, Writers, and Production personnel in selecting appropriate project solutions and estimating costs Develops and submits proposed programs and estimated budgets to Client for approval Monitors budgets and keeps Client apprised of adjustments or revisions to budgets and outstanding invoices owed Keeps current on marketing trends and developments Contributes and responsible for overall strategy, planning, budgeting developing creating briefs, initiating contacts and developing research components Responsible for continuously building Client relationship and improving satisfaction levels Act as the voice of the Client with Creative teams Insures project deliverables meetexceed Client expectations Sell Agency ideas effectively Responsible for meeting monthly objectives in billings Sending estimates for each job and ensuring everything from copywriting time, studio adaptation hours and account handling fees are met

Skills
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years in a multinational advertising agency with experience in communications solutions below and above the line advertising Media buying and planning strategic planning client servicing web design market research events management and public relations. You must be able to work very independently.

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