jazarah! » Riyadh http://jazarah.net/jobs Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:30:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Digital Marketing Manager | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/digital-marketing-manager-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/digital-marketing-manager-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:17:05 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11362 The Role
- Develop website strategy (Internal Portal, Bawabty and other web pages), including content development and benchmarking analysis.
- Work with marketing team to recommend and develop effective e marketing campaigns and ensure integration as part of overall marketing communication plans.
- Develop tools to track online customer experience & usage.
- Develop innovative tools to connect with customers, such as online panels, surveys and customer forums.
- Design, develop and test new applications and release in a controlled fashion.
- Maintain internal marketing portal & ensure internal releases including product launches, marketing campaigns and employee notices are issued in a timely & efficient manner.
- Manage and lead internal developers and external vendors.
- Ensure all materials published comply with brand and business standards (including Sharia principles).

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Marketing/Business/Management/Economics

Minimum Experience:
- A minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience in commercial website design, web reporting techniques

Job-Specific Skills:
- Experience of commercial website design, web reporting techniques
- Experience of consulting on and leading E marketing campaigns
- Solid project management and relationship skills
- Proactive self starter, able to work on own initiative & question existing status quo.
- Exceptional drive and passion with commitment to change existing status
- Good command of English and Arabic

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Copywriter | Akeel Saatchi & Saatchi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/copywriter-akeel-saatchi-saatchi-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/copywriter-akeel-saatchi-saatchi-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:40:21 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11202 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 http://jazarah.net/jobs/art-director-dakkin-advertising-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/art-director-dakkin-advertising-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 19:09:23 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11173 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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PR Account Manager / Senior Account Manager | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/pr-account-manager-senior-account-manager-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/pr-account-manager-senior-account-manager-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 19:03:26 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11147 Fleishman-Hillard, one of the world’s leading communications firms has opportunities for PR Account Managers/Senior Account Managers interested in supporting our expansion into Saudi Arabia. Our team prides itself on being at the forefront of corporate communications and issues management best practice in the Middle East, offering innovative, intelligent and creative solutions to fulfill client needs. Our practitioners advise on all aspects of corporate reputation and offer dedicated expertise in media relations and strategy, crisis communications, issues management, and media training.

These pivotal roles will involve working on local and global accounts in a, in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams to assist a range of blue chip and government clients with their external public relations and communications activities. Supporting senior management with new business proposals and pitch development will also be a requirement of the role. Applicants should have a background in PR and a creative and professional approach to client relations. An understanding of digital communications and previous experience of online social networks, marketing, media relations, and/or grassroots outreach is desirable. Candidates should be flexible for regional and international business travel as required.

Requirements
Key skills required for the roles are:

• Strong internal and external communications skills
• Some previous PR agency or in house experience
• Strong presentation and writing skills in English and Arabic
• Solid account management skills with a proven finesse in managing clients and developing relationships
• Strong understanding of regional media
• Ability to work in a team with proven success working across geographies/cultures/languages
• Ability to manage highly confidential client information
• A clear analytical thinker particularly under pressure
• Can build trust among key client stakeholders
• Event organisation experience

If you are interested in helping our team develop our capabilities across the Middle East region and are specifically interested in career opportunities in Saudi Arabia, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for career development at all levels.

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Head of Corporate Communications | Siemens Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/head-of-corporate-communications-siemens-riyadh-saudi-arabia-2/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/head-of-corporate-communications-siemens-riyadh-saudi-arabia-2/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 18:44:42 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11140 Goals/Mission :
Management of the Siemens brand for the country, in line with the business plans of the company and the corporate branding policies and plans of Siemens AG.

Working Partners/Contacts:
- Internal: all level 1 management of Siemens regional company. Siemens Middle East Cluster Corporate Communication, Siemens AG Corporate Communication, Group / Sector Communication at Siemens AG, and Siemens AG Corporate Strategy and Development. – External: Media (press), supplier network (primarily preferred agency networks), major customers of Regional Companies, Government bodies in the country, and partners and agents of Siemens in the country.

Tasks:
- Full responsibility of Development of communications strategy in line with the company business plan and Siemens Middle East cluster communications plans (including integration of sector communications plans in the country) – Full responsibility of financial management of Corporate Communication’s budget, including planning, forecasting and management. – Shared responsibility of Execution of the communications plan. – Management of internal communications vehicles. – Corporate event management. – Act as primary media spokesperson. – Executive management communications counsel. – Positioning of regional company in Siemens world and cluster. – Development and management of effective web presence. – Development of communications talent. – Brand management within regional company.

Knowledge/Languages:
- Professional Knowledge in the following: – Communications modeling & planning – News-writing – Media management – Event management – Audio and Visual production – Agency management – Financial management – Brand management – Web management – Crisis communications management Languages: – Fluent Arabic. – Fluent English. – German language is a plus.

Experience
- Eight years of experience at senior management level in a large agency or corporation, preferably a multinational or with multinational clients (in case of agency experience). – Must have experience of working in, or with, global brand structures. – Direct hands-on experience in communications management, specifically communications modeling and planning; media and event management. – Five years of experience in leading a communications team at a senior level. – Four years of experience in working with top management.

Capabilities:
- Unlimited Thinking. – Strategic Judgment. – Initiative. – Change Orientation. – Business Competence. – Excellent Communication. – Coaching and Mentoring. – Analytical Thinking. – Decision Making. – Result and Quality Oriented. – Customer Focus. – Professional Ethics. – Siemens Values.

Additional Information:
- Saudi Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Education
Bachelor degree in media /marketing /Public relations or related fields.

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Marketing Manager | Al-Watania for Industries Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/marketing-manager-al-watania-for-industries-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/marketing-manager-al-watania-for-industries-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 18:40:18 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11103 Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Defining data requirements for trade marketing.
- Discussing with sales and management with regards to marketing campaigns.
- Aligning the company product and marketing concepts to the portfolio of channelscustomers.
- Briefing and providing Range Management and Sales Services Team with available marketing tools for different marketing concepts.
- Coordinate with Brand Management and Marketing re marketing plans and calendar.
- Aligning major marketing campaigns with Sales ServicesVisual Merchandising.
- Discussing and planning annual budget spend on Distributors.

Skills
• Minimum 10 years experience in sales for Corrugated cardboard
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• English written and speaking.
• Computer literate.

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Marketing & Sales Manager | Al-Watania for Industries Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/marketing-sales-manager-al-watania-for-industries-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/marketing-sales-manager-al-watania-for-industries-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 18:38:21 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11100 Summary:
Manage sales and marketing strategy and execution.

Sales:
Define the overall sales strategy and sales force deployment plan.
Provide input and market insights into the strategic, business, and budget planning processes.
Manage sales targets setting for the sales organization at the SBU, account team and salesperson level.
Lead the sales planning, target setting and ongoing sales performance monitoring processes (national and International).
Support sales and marketing teams during annual negotiations, business pitches and on an ongoing basis
Establish Sales allowance policies and ensure compliance with commercial and administrative policies, e.g., commissions.
Act as a an escalation point for major client negotiations or barter deals.
Manage non-technical customer service activities.
Manage key accounts across SBU and ensure single point of contact (definition/ownership based on volumes)

Marketing:
Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans, including
- Trade promotion and product positioning
- Advertising strategies / budget / allocation
- Consumer promotion strategies / budget / allocation
- List pricing and pricing strategies
Drive/Guide/Support SBU Planning and Business Development Department based on market research/requirements regarding SBU-related new business opportunities, including new market expansion
Drive/guide QA in product development based on market research/requirements, and marketing & sales strategy

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.

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Senior Research Executive | The Nielsen Company Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/senior-research-executive-the-nielsen-company-riyadh-saudi-arabia-2/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/senior-research-executive-the-nielsen-company-riyadh-saudi-arabia-2/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 14:32:45 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11048 Maintain a client service orientation by managing day-to-day administration of client service / sales activities and coordinating on analysis and reporting of assigned research projects

Maintain an accurate, complete, up-to-date and insightful client business profiles to be shared with senior management

Serve as primary contact to junior level client contacts on ad-hoc analyses and understand and respond to questions on content, basic data issues/questions, report generation, etc

Assist senior staff in delivering quality services to clients and ensure the services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications and at the same time meeting the company’s quality standards

Assist in sales activities in conjunction with senior staff in terms of preparation of proposal and credential presentations

Provide “in office” research, administrative and operational support to senior staff

Be directly accountable for work conducted for their nominated clients in terms of analyses, charting, etc and perform quality checks on all reports for alignment to request, accuracy and correctness

Skills
Saudi citizen
BA / BS Required (MBA desirable)
2 to 5 years experience in FMCG / Service / Retail industry
Strong client focus and pro activeness
Working knowledge of statistics and multivariate analysis
Working knowledge of research techniques and methodologies
Effective writing skills

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Research Executive | The Nielsen Company Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/research-executive-the-nielsen-company-riyadh-saudi-arabia-2/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/research-executive-the-nielsen-company-riyadh-saudi-arabia-2/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 14:31:29 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11049 Maintain a client service orientation by managing day-to-day administration of client service and coordinating on analysis and reporting of assigned research projects

Maintain an accurate, complete, up-to-date and insightful client business profiles to be shared with senior management

Assist senior staff in delivering quality services to clients and ensure the services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications and at the same time meeting the company’s quality standards

Assist in sales activities in conjunction with senior staff in terms of preparation of proposal and credential presentations
Provide “in office” research, administrative and operational support to senior staff

Be directly accountable for work conducted for their nominated clients in terms of analyses, charting, etc and perform quality checks on all reports for alignment to request, accuracy and correctness

Skills
Saudi citizen
BA / BS Required (MBA desirable)
Fresh graduate or 1 to 2 years of working experience
Strong client focus and proactiveness
Entry level knowledge of statistics
Entry level knowledge of common Microsoft Office application

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Corporate Communications Manager | Rotana Holding Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://jazarah.net/jobs/corporate-communications-manager-rotana-holding-riyadh-saudi-arabia/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/corporate-communications-manager-rotana-holding-riyadh-saudi-arabia/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 14:29:16 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11004 Main purpose: To head the Corporate communications for Rotana in the Media industry.

External Communications:
• Support all ROTANA marketing activities by way of PR,
• Spearhead the launch of new content & projects,
• Promote, engage and supervise all activities aimed at improving ROTANA profile,
• Manage media relations,
• Manage customer intelligence, through
a. Data analysis
b. Data mining
c. Manage crisis and all related communication
• Coordinate and delegate coordination with all ROTANA channels and their key management,
Internal Relations, Communications & Processes:
• Plan, manage and control all PR activities and ensure flawless execution,
• Plan and review PR-related research,
• Oversee all business relationships with PR agencies, conference and exhibition organizers, and media owners,
• Lead establishment and maintenance of excellent relationship with government institutions, public, private bodies and the press,
• Departmental Structure and Staff: Plan and organize development, training and staff coaching and mentoring,
• Interview, hire, train and evaluate staff, when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinates. Ensure buy-in and understanding of departmental strategy by staff.
• Press / Public relations / Events management

Skills
• Masters Degree preferred,
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Journalism and Public Relations (and preferable Events Management),

Education
Communications, Journalism or a related field

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