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Assistant Marketing Manager | Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:04:18 +0000

On behalf of my client, I am seeking an Assistant Marketing Manager to join their team in Qatar. Reporting into the Director of Marketing, you will be responsible for the development and execution of marketing activities and brand strategies and for communication with marketing agencies to ensure implementation of marketing plans and promotional campaigns.

Requirements
My client is seeking a candidate who is degree educated with 6+ years experience in Marketing within the property development industry. The successful candidate will be offered a salary of QR 35,000 per month + Education Allowance + Furniture Allowance + Ticket + Medical.

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Research Executive | The Nielsen Company Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:45:04 +0000

To support and sell consumer research services, enhance client relationships and satisfaction and achieve revenue targets
Prepare methodologies, questionnaires, write and discuss proposals in compliance with client needs
Prepare budgets for each project in conjunction with the field manager and instruct the finance department regarding invoicing
Assist in the smooth collection of debt from clients and communicate any contract/ job changes to the Finance department on a timely basis for invoicing purposes
Prepare fieldwork instructions and sample structures for each project in conjunction with field manager
Manage the day to day client relationships and ensure that all projects are completed on time to the required standard, and high client satisfaction is maintained
Prepare coding and punching instructions and tabulation specifications for data analysts
Check and approve final tables, prepare written report as required
Send weekly project updates to coordination centre

Skills
University degree in Marketing, Economics or related field is a must, Postgraduate or MBA is advantageous
Fresh graduate or 1 year of experience in Market Research
Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local language is desirable
Computer literate and outstanding presentation skills
Business acumen, and good knowledge of the market dynamics

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Advertising Accounts Executive | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:19:28 +0000

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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Sales & Marketing Representative | Pioneer Dezyne Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:11:10 +0000

- To employ appropriate selling techniques to promote and sell the company’s products and services.
- Plan, locate and establish contacts with new customers.
- Obtain relevant documentation, review, prepare and propose a suitable service and quotation.
- Collecting necessary data to evaluate success of Marketing Activities.
- Prepare sales quotations in line with the company pricing policy and propose your recommendations to the Sales Manager for final approval.
- Organize follow-up visits and report weekly in writing about your sales activities, the status of the pending projects and your achievements.
- Join weekly internal sales meeting with your colleagues and the Sales Manager to validate your sales strategy, refine tactics, exchange information and plan for the next actions.
- Update the sales forecast on a monthly basis to ensure that the capacities are adequate; review the same with the Sales Manager.
- Report all relevant market information collected during your sales meetings concerning competition, projects and prices.
- Participate in determining sales objectives and budgets, ensure that sales targets are met or exceeded in your responsible area.
- Propose new products/services developments and suggest improvements whenever the opportunity arises.
- Establish friendly and professional relationships with our clients. Always ensure a prompt and reliable service in your area of responsibility; and contribute to the promotion of our company’s reputation and quality in the industry.

Skills
- Experience more than 2 years in advertising field in Qatar.??
- Ability to work as a one team.
- Ability to work under pressure.??
- Fluency in English & Arabic spoken and written.??
- Qatari driving license is a must??.
- Sponsorship transferable.?
- Experienced in customer service, direct contact with people, and selling techniques.
- Enthusiastic character with excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Effective Selling and Negotiation Skills.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.

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Assistant Editor – Online | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:18:02 +0000

multimedia and interactive output. Duties include subbing, copy-tasting, writing and assisting Senior Editors with the overall management of the website’s output. Generation, development and execution of editorial ideas are an essential part of the job that may also involve reporting and writing from the field in close liaison with other Al Jazeera network teams.

An excellent standard of written English with a minimum of five years of experience in international news, preferably in the print or online media is required to perform this job. A Bachelor or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Journalism or a closely related field is advantageous.

Skills
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

To view complete job description and to apply for any of the above positions, you are requested to visit our website http://english.aljazeera.net or http://recruitment.aljazeera.net/en. The closing date for these positions is 8th June 2010 and all inquiries must be submitted by that date. Al Jazeera English is an equal opportunity employer.

AJE is an equal opportunity employer. www.aljazeera.net/english

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Journalist – Online | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:16:33 +0000

Write crisp news and feature copy for the web based on inputs from Al Jazeera network sources, agencies and freelance writers. This will include generation, development and execution of editorial ideas. The role may also involve reporting and writing from the field in close liaison with other network teams.

An excellent standard of written English with a minimum of two years of experience in international news, preferably in the print or online media is required to perform this job. A Bachelor or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Journalism or a closely related field is advantageous.

Skills
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

To view complete job description and to apply for any of the above positions, you are requested to visit our website http://english.aljazeera.net or http://recruitment.aljazeera.net/en. The closing date for these positions is 9th June 2010 and all inquiries must be submitted by that date. Al Jazeera English is an equal opportunity employer.

AJE is an equal opportunity employer. www.aljazeera.net/english

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Senior Editor – Online | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:14:51 +0000

This is a leadership role with team management experience alongside the ability to drive news coverage and ensure that all output meets our high standards. Generation, development and execution of editorial ideas are an essential part of the job. Duties include taking responsibility for the site output while on shift; managing content and site indexes including the main home page, subbing, commissioning and producing content.

Skills
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

AJE is an equal opportunity employer. www.aljazeera.net/english

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Advertising Account Manager | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:02:12 +0000

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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Graphic Designer | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:59:34 +0000

Graphic Designer’s mission is to design electronic and print materials, exhibit elements and/or illustrations for a variety of advertising materials, displays, and other media, as appropriate for a spectrum of projects. Working closely with the Art Director, the Graphic Designer designs layouts, transforming concepts, ideas, and strategies into artwork.

Project Solutions
- Proven capacity to conceptualize
- Able to plan and think through the mechanics of the project with support of peers
- He/She must be familiar with typography and design principles

Project Execution
- Follow a design brief that may be given as verbal instructions, a written specification
- Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements that will be used to make the ad, and an understanding of what these can and cannot do
- Ability to take on the implementation of a template design
- Prepare designs in a way that allows them to be easily implemented by other designers.
- The ability to work closely with the art director to visualize the ad and optimize

Communication
- Should work constructively with assigned teams
- Promotes active listening with team members
- Contributes appropriately to conversations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of staff.

Leadership
- Assumes additional responsibility without being asked
- Encourages fellow team members to make innovative contributions and embrace new ideas
- Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and capturing the latest trends in creative design
- Shares acquired skills with team members through formal and informal channels

Teamwork
- Establishes harmonious working relationship with team members.

Client Management
-Gain full respect of clients as a reference in design
Internal Operations
- Actively contributes to internal programs.
- Accurately competes and submits time sheets in a timely manner.
- Complies with all our policies and procedures

Software Knowledge
-Advanced use of all design related programs either in MAC or PC i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, In design…
• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.
• Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures.
• Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs.
• Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations.
• Knowledge of printing and/or reproduction processes and techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret user graphic requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
• Ability to develop print and/or reproduction specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Must be bilingual (English & Arabic)

Education
Professional Qualifications

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Art Director | O2 Marketing Communications Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:55:58 +0000

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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