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Automotive Sales & Marketing Manager | Nahas Enterprises Group Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:42:38 +0000

Job Description:
-Develops and executes marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the profit growth and expansion of company products.

-Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and share of market performance in relation to pre-set standards and to general and specific trends within the industry and the economy.

-Evaluates market reactions to advertising programs, merchandising policy, and product packaging and formulation to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

-Recommends changes in basic structure and organization of marketing group to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to it and provide the flexibility to move swiftly in relation to marketing problems and opportunities.

-Responsible for market and customer analysis as well as price positioning, preparation and supervision of public relations activities (exhibitions, trade shows etc).

-Order preparation, sales negotiations and order processing.

-Evaluation of customer requirements and definition of product variations or new products according to cost / turnover ratio.

-Manage customer requirements and target future business opportunities through the preparation of effective business plans.

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
-team building skills
-analytical and problem solving skills
-decision making skills
-effective verbal, presentation and listening
communications skills
-effective written communications skills
-computer skills including the ability to
operate computerized accounting,
spreadsheet, word-processing, e-mails
at a highly proficient level
-stress management skills
-time management skills

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
-be honest and trustworthy
-be respectful
-possess cultural awareness and
sensitivity
-be flexible
-?demonstrate sound work ethics

Education
Business/Economics/Marketing

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Marketing Manager | Avenzor for Pharmaceutical Industries Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:10:08 +0000

Duties:
- Achieve company’s set objectives.
- Introduce marketing plans and prepare promotional tools.
- Ensure excellent implementation of approved plan.
- Lead and motivate team..
- Maintain a professional relationship with key customers.
- Propose expansion plans and prepare new products launching plans.

Skills
* Excellent marketing background.
* Creativity and analytical skills.
* Excellent English Language skills.
* Advanced Computer Skills.

Education
BSc. in Pharmacy

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Senior Marketing Executive (SME) | Emaar – IGO Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:28:03 +0000

- Will be responsible for executing all communication material as per the plans – print, ATL, online, events…etc.
- Must be able to understand PR and coordinate PR activities, maintain media relations…etc.
- Must have very good writing skills in order to report briefs and correspond internally and externally.
- Must have some experience in hosting and organizing events between varied suppliers.
- Must be able to track expenditures and monitor costs.
- Must be able to conduct research and carry out focus groups – which will help in determining the optimal product characteristics that will appeal to the target markets.
- Must have an understanding of the brand, and ensuring that all brand communications are consistent and level of quality and objectives are achieved.
- Must be able to analyze media scenes and events that best fits for an appropriate communication plan.
- Must be well networked with various suppliers in Syria.
- Must be able to conduct time line and working schedules.
- Must adapt to changing requirements of the market – henceforth updating plans and requirements.

Skills
- Good general degree in any discipline.
- 4-5 years experience as a marketing executive or equivalent in multinational firm in Syria, preferably with GCC experience.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- Real estate background.

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Field Marketing Manager | Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:30:52 +0000

Job Description
1. Implement the annual strategic business plan process which includes the organization/structure, ATL campaign, the BTL activities (sampling, consumer collecting), the sports / events activities and the distribution / visibility / sales plans for Syria. Prepare the annual plans and the financial budgets / P&Ls in co-operation with the marketing and sales teams and the distribution partner’s management team.
2. Work closely with the distribution partner sales manager to develop the annual sales & distribution operation plan and KPIs (sales targets, distribution targets, visibility standards by COD, strike rate targets, routing, reporting requirements, reporting standards, geographical set up, headcount needs, outlets classifications…)
3. Work closely with the distribution partner sales manager to develop the annual trade marketing plan/calendar/budget.
4. Track distribution and sales development weekly through weekly meetings with Sales Manager and team, monthly through leading on the marketing and sales monthly meeting to ensure that the monthly and annual distribution and sales targets are met.
5. Analyze and drive action points together with the distribution partner sales manager from the bi-monthly retail audit reading (Bi-monthly retail audit meeting). Summarize finding and areas of improvement to the Area Manager and regional TMM.
6. Recruit, train, lead, manage and develop the consumer collecting teams including the WINGS team and SBMs.
7. Closely track the work of the marketing team to secure strong planning and outstanding execution of the yearly plans.
8. Put in place together with the Wings teams and the SBMs solid sampling annual/monthly/weekly/daily plans and full University SBM program for the leading universities in Damascus.
9. Execute consumer collecting & sampling activities in a manner consistent with brand personality and strategy.
10. Build up your knowledge and relationships with the leading motor sports opinion leaders, sports federations and clubs while supporting their main activities through sampling.
11. Monitor thoroughly the financials (marketing budgets, turnover, liquidity, stocks, and investments) on a monthly basis and deliver the monthly and annual committed P&L in the business plan.
12. Track competition and market developments to proactively adapt plans and strategic direction quickly & effectively.
13. Ensure that the POS items are very well stored, maintained and handled by reviewing the local operational processes.
14. Ensure accurate maintenance of the POS master plans in the market.
15. Recommend and implement innovative solutions, ideas, processes, and breakthrough marketing / sales activities which will further grow the per capita consumption and / or improve the organization / structure.
16. Ensure that the teams run effectively the key operational processes. Examples are 1) Daily meetings with wings team 2) Monthly presentation to all the key members revealing the key achievements of the month.
17. Visit the market regularly (70% of your time) to check the brand’s distribution / visibility / activities, to better understand and resolve the issues, work with the teams and identify value – adding opportunities.
18. Run the Performance Management System with the direct reports twice a year.
Deliver all targets of the agreed Business Plan
Achieve per capita consumption targets
Build and motivate a competent team
Use the PMS to create a culture which aligns

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Field Marketing Manager | Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:16:04 +0000

Deliver all targets of the agreed Business Plan
Achieve per capita consumption targets
Build and motivate a competent team
Use the PMS to create a culture which aligns

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Marketing Manager | Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:56:43 +0000

1- Be responsible for developing the marketing and business strategies.
2- Responsible for setting yearly marketing plans and follow-up implementation of all agreed plans including negotiating and helping in finalizing special display terms.
3- Initiate and develop the sales with close coordination of the sales team and enhance focusing among sales team on specific qualitative or quantitative targets by working closely with the sales department in terms of daily communication, feedback, commercial decisions etc…
4- Identify new trends in the market and work on matching them with appropriate products while seeking always and initiating new ideas, new brands, new products, new projects to expand the overall business.
5- Conduct regular market visits to different region to ensure proper achievements.
6- Recommend and execute promotional activities and monitor the merchandising of products.
7- Management of merchandisers daily work whom will fall under your direct responsibility.

Skills
1- Be able to work independently.
2- Should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and will already be a Marketing Manager with a minimum of 5 years experience for an FMCG company.
3- Be Fluent in both English and Arabic.
4- Free of Military Service.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

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Field Marketing Manager | Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:22 +0000

Based Syria, and reporting to the Area Manager you will be responsible for working closely with the distribution partner to set up, follow through, update and assess the right KPI’s for distribution build up and trade marketing standards. You will also develop and grow consumer product trials, brand awareness and image through implementing the marketing mix. You will also track competition, develop POS master plans and manage budgets. Finally you will also need to build and lead the Syrian team offering coaching and inspiration.

As the successful candidate, you must either live in Syria or be willing to relocate there. Arabic is a must and strong English and interpersonal skills are important. You must also have 4 years relevant experience

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Field Marketing Manager | Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:20:11 +0000

Job Description
Our client is a market leading FMCG business providing a variety of food and beverage products globally. Due to significant growth over the last couple of years throughout the MENA region, with a T/O in excess of $200Mill and a target to double this over the next five years they are currently seeking to recruit a Field Marketing Manager to manage the Syrian market.

Responsibilities:
* Based in Damascus you will be report to the Regional Area Manager based in Jordan. You will be fully accountable for the Marketing function across Syria and leading the local distributor.
* Responsible for the achievement of the quarterly and yearly agreed annual sales budgets by Distributor/country and brand.
* Define, initiate, recommend, plan, produce and implement Marketing strategies in line and as agreed with the Regional Area Manager.
* Ensure marketing budget control and accuracy.
* Give input to the budget process to evaluate and secure adequate resources for channel marketing activities and develop new markets whilst driving existing markets / regions.
* Liaison and coordinating projects with colleagues in other departments in regards to channel marketing activities.
* Coordination of marketing with Key Account Manager to achieve overall business/sales objectives.
* Monitoring of competitors marketing activities
* Develop, implement, monitor and execute a cost-effective annual promotional plan by key distributors, which increases volume and in-store visibility in line with brand requirements and channel objectives.
* Develop and nurture personal contacts with all clients but also with key opinion leaders and key decision makers within the market.

Requirements:
· You MUST be fluent Arabic speaking and ideally be a Syrian national currently living in Syria or have experience of the Syrian market.
· You will be an experienced FMCG Marketer, having operated at Brand Manager or Marketing Manager level with a minimum of 4 years FMCG marketing experience who is keen to join a leading FMCG MNC and fast track your career.
· You will have a proven track record of delivering sustainable results through strategic marketing initiatives with the ability to drive the business forward and develop the marketing function.

* Overall you will be an extremely credible and results orientated sales professional with the drive and desire to take the business to the next level.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive business that have strong investment and financial backing and are a global leading brand. They are entering an exciting growth phase throughout the MENA region where there is huge potential for the business to propel itself to the next level.

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Communication Manager | Damascus, Syria

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:43:22 +0000

Build and maintain the company’s image and reputation with stakeholders (customers, suppliers, shareholders and employees), and promote the company’s products and services thru TV, radio and press advertising, and corporate sponsorship of events.

• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies to create and maintain a favorable image for the company.
• Plan and execute advertising activities of the company to further the goals of the company.
• Source and manage sponsorship opportunities and events.
• Network with clients, suppliers and the media and maintain a database of stakeholders.
• Arrange for advertisements to go into newspapers, magazines, TV or radio.
• Monitor the performance or effectiveness of campaigns.
• Oversee production of advertising or promotional shoots.
• Prepare leaflets, brochures, press releases, speeches, newsletters and websites.
• Maintain and update information on the company’s website.
• Organize and represent the company at events like press launches, news conferences, exhibitions and open days.

Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of PR and advertising experience of which at least 2 should be at a managarial level.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing skills, media relations skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of the Arabic and English languages

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