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Media Seen | Media Sales Executive

MediaSeen — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:58:49 -0800

Company Name

Media Seen

Experience Required (Years)

2- 5 years

Job Summary

Must have experience of selling advertising space/time in international media to GCC based advertisers. Please send CV to careers@mediaseen.com.

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[Confidential Company] | Web and SEO Sales Executive

m12habib — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:09:21 -0800

Company Name

Confidential Company

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

Looking for Sales person to promote Web Design, Development, SEO, Print Media, Networking solution.

- Generate lgeads through Email marketing or Cold Calls

- Convert leads to sales by presenting professional presentation on services

- Have knowledge on SEO and Social Media

- Work Independently to meet the sales Target.

Salary depend on experience. Handsome Commission will be given on meeting the sales target.

Please send email to habibwtdxb@gmail.com

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Leo Burnett | Digital Communication Director

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:16:09 -0800

Company Name

Leo Burnett

Experience Required (Years)

Min 5

Job Summary

The Digital Communication Director - is the leader of the operational aspects of assigned accounts and owns the relationship with the client/s. He/she should have 5 + Years in Interactive Marketing / Advertising or related field in Communications.

The Director will be expected to:

• Drive vision for client and within agency

• Drive brand and competitive expertise

• Provide thought leadership

• Nurture ideas and new thinking

• Think holistically: Integrate different communications solutions into ideas (PR, CRM, Interactive, Shopper Marketing etc.)

• Act on specialty: inject communication solutions through the deep knowledge of the Interactive Marketing tools

• Spread the Interactive knowledge

• Act as a knowledge base on the Interactive Marketing front and provide a consultancy role on this front with regards to the servicing team across all assigned clients.

• Passionate about new media and the interactive world. Has the curiosity to stay ahead of the game and keeping abreast of all the new buzz signs in the Interactive Communication arena.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

• High attention to detail

• Able to work well under pressure

• Flexible and able to react quickly

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Very good understanding of the online processes

• Very good understanding of the Information Architecture / Interactive Planning models

• Very good understanding of measurability tools

• Overall general understanding of HTML, Flash and other technical tools

• Tech savvy: stay ahead of technological advances and trends and incorporate them into client work when appropriate

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Company Profile

Leo Burnett first opened its doors in Chicago on August 5, 1935 with just three employees. Today, Leo Burnett is a global network and a key member of the Paris based Publicis Group SA, the world''s fourth largest marketing communications network and second largest media group.

Leo Burnett MENA started in 1981 in Beirut as the first multinational advertising agency in the region. Today, Leo Burnett MENA has offices in Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait, Cairo, Beirut, Casablanca and Amman. With its regional headquarters now located in Dubai, Leo Burnett MENA is home to hundreds of passionate brand builders across the region. Creativity, commitment and integrity are all combined to offer clients a competitive advantage through an integrated multidisciplinary communication approach.

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Samsung Electronics Company Limited | Assistant Manager - Consumer Marketing and Promotions

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:58:00 -0800

Company Name

Samsung Electronics Company Limited

Experience Required (Years)

3-5

Job Summary

The Role

Purpose of the job:

As a key member of SGE CTV Team, the main role entails brand marketing activities in UAE and later other GCC countries in order to ensure better channel management and consequently improve sell-out and business development.

Key Objectives:

A key member of the marketing team to help achieve the next wave of growth for the organization’s CTV business in the Gulf region through strong market driven planning & execution

Position Responsibilities:

Position entails the below up to and including:

 Marketing direction

 Strategy planning

 Regional Marketing

 Brand pull development

 Creative control

 Budget planning and allocation

 New Model Launches

 ATL/BTL planning

 FGI

 PR coordination

 Co Branding activities

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience, Education and Licensure

 Bachelor/Master degree in marketing with 3 to 5 years’ experience in Consumer Marketing activities – FMCG candidates will get preference.

 Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus and strong ability to engage and communicate with all CTV channel actors (partners, dealers, salesmen & end-users)

 Demonstrates a high level of productivity and quality. Multitasks effectively

 Strong drive for results, combined with a creative approach to problem solving and marketing management.

 Priority setting & Problem solving

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales/financial reports, data and studies. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, distributors, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or clients. Ability to manage budget allocation and tracking of marketing spend.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

 Strong understanding of market dynamics and technology

 Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate marketing initiatives

 Computer literate and Advanced user of MS-Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

About the Company

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.

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Kobaltt | Communications Manager

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:54:56 -0800

Company Name

Kobaltt

Experience Required (Years)

Min 5

Job Summary

The Role

My client a leading fmcg company with an office based in KSA - Jeddah requires a Communications manager to manage the following :

Development of a new, fully aligned global communications function to support my clients business ambition of doubling the size of the company while reducing the environmental imprint

The development of a single, global communications strategy and plan

Increased interface and ‘joined-up thinking’ across the company brand, sustainability, marketing, communications and other relevant functions

Communications as part of the companies annual planning cycle

To implement the strategy of ‘inspiring advocacy through dialogue and action’ across all stakeholder groups to develop Unilever’s reputation as ‘a strong, growing, responsible company that engages me personally’

Focus on four key themes to make Unilever famous: Business Performance; Brands & Innovation; Sustainable Living and Great Place, Great People

Measure the effectiveness of communications in building reputation of the company brand

As part of the newly created global communications strategy, planning and message function, this role will contribute to:

developing and delivering an integrated communications planning capability based on a single global strategy

The development of KPIs for global communications output and delivery against them

Ensuring that all activities and messages are phased and aligned within an agreed plan and timescale

Building a globally aligned team with a sense of common purpose

Requirements

Stakeholder management and knowledge

Strategic Issues Management expertise

Lobbying and Advocacy campaigning

Essential

Minimum of 5 years experience in a communications role and/or external/public affairs

A team player with a global mindset who is willing to work across communications disciplines, geographies and functions.

Desirable:

Knowledge of company brand and/or FMCG sector;

Network of established external contacts with political, NGO, industry and academic key opinion formers;

Experience at regional or local level in External Affairs.

About the Company

Kobaltt MENA are leaders in recruitment across Technical, Construction, Property, Supply Chain & Logistics, Facilities Management, Sales & Marketing and Accounting & Finance Markets. We enjoy long established client relationships with an in-depth knowledge of the MENA and International Market, offering candidates reputable career prospects.

With established Middle East regional offices located in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai, Kobaltt is providing a specialist range of permanent and contract recruitment services to the construction, property and engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics, Oil & Gas, accountancy and finance sectors.

Our team has over 25 years accumulative years of experience being based in the GCC with established client networks and candidate profiles.

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Ejadah Management Consultancy (EMC) | Corporate Communication Manager

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:51:23 -0800

Company Name

Ejadah Management Consultancy (EMC)

Experience Required (Years)

Min 5

Job Summary

The Role

• Develop a detailed communication plan and an implementation schedule taking into consideration the company objectives and aspirations.

• Establish and maintain the internal communication process between the department and every sector of the organization whereby the communication department will coordinate all communication activities through information and deliverables produced by the other departments.

• Develop short and long-term departmental goals, policies, and procedures (function related) and ensure implementation to achieve optimal effectiveness.

• Serve as an official spokesperson for The Company. Coordinate and manage all aspects of corporate communication and provide effective services to all internal / external stakeholders on a timely basis.

• Plan, manage & execute properly the external use of all communication including newspapers, magazines & TV

• Develop & maintain a strong relationship with media and has direct access to reporters & journalists as well as other public interest groups.

• Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of communications on various departmental and organisational accomplishments to the relevant stakeholders and external audiences.

• Provide a monthly report to the Chief Business Development Officer on performance and deliverable.

• Oversee work pertaining to Arabic translation of internal and external Company communication materials/documents and ensure that all translations are done accurately.

• Manage employee communications and engagement through periodic newsletters and organising off-site events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, PR, Journalism or equivalent. A Master’s degree is a plus.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, at least 3 of which in a similar role with a proven track record.

• Relevant work experience and industry exposure, preferably in professional service environment such as investment banks, PR agency, University, etc…

About the Company

EJADAH Management Consultancy (EMC) is one of the leading providers of total human resources solutions and organizational development in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

We are the leading company in Saudi Arabia offering total human resources solutions combining understanding of the local market with international expertise. Our quality services focus on three prime activities, consultancy, middle management recruitment and executive search, which are unmatched in the local marketplace.

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Mackenzie Jones | Account Director

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:47:16 -0800

Company Name

Mackenzie Jones

Experience Required (Years)

Min 3

Job Summary

The Role

Overview

My Client is one of the most reputable agencies in the region. They are looking for an Account Director to look after the agency’s key Governement and Real Estate clients.

The Role

The Account Director will report into the Group Account Director. They will manage a team of account managers and account executives. Furthermore they will be responsible to:

Be the direct point of contact for the Client

Coordinate all strategy and manage the client relationship

The ability to assess short term and long term opportunities and challenges

Responsible for team performance and client satisfaction

Requirements

The Person

Must possess the following:

Minimum 3 years Existing Account Director

Government and/or Real Estate focused and experienced

Male, Arabic Speaker

Masters of Strategy and Client Servicing

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones are a specialist Marketing and Sales, HR, Finance, Agency and Creative recruitment consultancy based in the Middle East. Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise across the GCC and Levant regions. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge – and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment – and results

Specialties:

Marketing Recruitment, Finance Recruitment, HR Recruitment, Agency and Creative Recruitment.

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[Confidential Company] | Advertising Manager

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:45:00 -0800

Company Name

Confidential Company

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

The Role

The Advertising Manager is responsible & accountable for brand development

„Xleads agency team in developing and executing engagement plans

„Xkeeps team members focused & enthused about team deliverables

„Xprovider of customer and brand passion

„Xadvocate for customer engagement, creative thinking

„Xstrategist for the divisions

„Xorchestrates all key advertising decisions and activities

„Xprovides strategic direction to the agencies & leverages the knowledge of centers of expertise including marketing, CRM, research, field teams, dealers, agencies

„Xworks closely with Marketing Manager to develop consumer-centric marketing plans that maximize engagement with a well-defined target (or group of targets)

„Xresponsible for supporting research activities that contribute to the development of effective advertising strategies and execution

„Xsupports & champions the advertising development process by providing direction and guidance pertaining to print & TV shoots, coordinates activities of agencies, car preparation, production companies, etc

„Xresponsible for authoring marketing communications briefs in a manner that is inspiring to the agency, thorough, and captures all of the key pieces of information that meets the needs of both the agency and the marketing team

„Xmaintain regional advertising planner

„Xdevelop & maintain an advertising scorecard, & report results periodically, along with findings, recommendations, insights

„Xmanage the consumer influence budget allocated by the marketing managers

„Xcontinually seek ways to reduce costs and increase returns, through both conventional and unconventional means

„Xinterfaces with global teams to ensure linkages and leveraging of information & best practices

„Xconduct agency evaluation(s)

„Xembody the company،¦s core values, and apply these to the advertising discipline (speed, risk-taking, customer & product focus, accountability)

Requirements

6years advertising experience (automotive preferred); marketing & sales knowledge; overall understanding of the region, culture throughout the 11 countries; overall understanding of consumer trends.

Very strong multi-tasker; strong negotiating skills; leadership qualities; strong presentation skills; analytical skills; proficiency with common computer applications, effective supervision, delegations

Education: Bachelor degree required, MBA preferred

About the Company

One of the world's largest automakers.

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GI International | Marketing Manager

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:38:40 -0800

Company Name

GI International Marketing Manager

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

The Role

Industry- Holding Group

Designation- Marketing Manager

Age-36 Max

Nationality ¨CIndian

Industry-Retail, Real Estate,FMCG,Consumer Durables

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

،ِmanage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities

،ِconduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products

،ِanalysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information

،ِdevelop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products

،ِmanage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects

،ِmonitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results

،ِdetermine and manage the marketing budget

،ِdeliver marketing activity within agreed budget

،ِdevelop pricing strategy

،ِliaison with media and advertising

Requirements

Brief JD

Team in the dept. is 7 people

Reports to Senior VP of Marketing

Position is a stand alone with no direct reports. This person will be like a one man army/individual contributor.

Must have both agency and in-house experience.

Must be able to get things done, have excellent communication skills.

Confident, hands on and aggressive.

Negotiates deals with suppliers on rates and the type of work done. Ie PR agency, Media, Radio etc.

ATL and BTL experience. Retail exp. good

Liaises with internal heads to determine needs eg sales teams, customer services

Inputs into marketing concepts but more the executioner.

About the Company

GI International is a premier recruitment consultancy based in Dubai, with an impressive record of placing high caliber professionals across a wide range of organisations regionally.

Retained by blue chip companies and governments, we’ve earned a reputation for successfully delivering high levels of client service & recruitment solutions in a timely and cost effective manner.

Every company is different, every job unique. So we make it our business to understand yours: allocating a dedicated consultant or account management team to understand your culture, commercial goals and strategic objectives.

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Leaders Premium Services | Freelance trainers

rlagrosa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:23:33 -0800

Company Name

Leaders Premium Services

Experience Required (Years)

10-15

Job Summary

Leaders Premium Services is a Management Training and Consultancy based in the State of Qatar. We need highly qualified trainers and instructors to give training in the following course subjects. Our public courses are: Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Leadership & Management Human Resources Management Business Process Improvement Financial Management Courses are run in the Middle East and South East Asia (Malaysia) Kindly provide us with your detailed CV and how much notice period do you require (the availability) and the rate per day in US Dollars. Thank you!

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AMG WLL | Production Manager-Exhibition Stands

hrdalva — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:42:11 -0800

Company Name

AMG WLL

Experience Required (Years)

6 - 8

Job Summary

AMG WLL urgently requires a Production Manager with many years of experience in production of Exhibition Stands.

AMG is the region’s only one-stop media group, that is complete with state-of-the-art facilities to service the entire media spectrum. With over a decade’s worth of experience in the industry, we continue to offer our track record of successful campaigns and client satisfaction. for company profile please visit our website www.amg.bh

Job Description:

· manage all production activities from inception to delivery

· oversee the production process, draw a production schedule

· ensure that the production is cost effective

· make sure that products are produced on time and are of required quality

· work out the human and material resources needed

· draft a timescale for the job, prepare and submit material requests

· estimate costs and set the quality standards

· monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed

· be responsible for the maintenance of machineries and equipments and suggest the Division Director for any upgrade.

· monitor product standards and implement quality-control measures.

· ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed

· supervise and motivate team of workers

· review the performance of subordinates and identify training needs.

· report to the Division Director

Attractive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

To apply please send your CV to: office@amg.bh

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Manpower Middle East | Executive Producer

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:11:43 -0800

Company Name

Manpower Middle East

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

Our client, leading TV, Media and Entertainment organisation is seeking to recruit a Two (2) Executive Producer. You will be reporting directly to the Senior Executive ProducerDimensions and Accountability (KRA's) Arabic GEC programming manager with content supervision skills. Up to 5 years of Arabic channel production experience. Deadline oriented channel library building, planning and management. Script writing, translation and dubbing supervision skills. Scheduling and ratings driven channelprogram planning experience. Arabic content quality control and process flow skills are essential. Acquisitions, local production and multiple vendor management. Strong Arabic language skills in writing, editing and supervising scripts. Long distance communication and coordination skills.

Skills

Experience, qualifications, skills required-Graduate in any discipline, a management degree will be an added advantage. -Valid UAE Driving License

Company Profile

Manpower, Inc. was first established in Wisconsin in 1948 and has grown to become a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Manpower has 4,500 offices worldwide in 80 countries and territories and put over a million people into work every day. We offer clients a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.

Manpower Middle East | Senior Executive Producer

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:08:23 -0800

Company Name

Manpower Middle East

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

Our client, leading TV, Media and Entertainment organisation is seeking to recruit a Senior Executive Producer. You will be reporting directly to the Head of ProgrammingDimensions and Accountability (KRA's) Arabic GEC programming expert with proven channel background. Hands on knowledge of Arabic GEC competitive programming and ratings. Proven ability in FPC planning and chasing GRP's. Upto7 years in Arabic language program creation and supervision. Superior scheduling and FPC management skills. Executing local production and post Production for programs. Managing executive producers and Promo producers. Creating on air promotions. Communicating and coordinating with marketing and events for all programs. Creating channel I D and tune in's. Creating show packaging and creative deliverables for all shows. Creating interactive promotions for audience gratification. Organizing support events to help programming.

Skills

Experience, qualifications, skills required-Graduate in any discipline, a management degree will be an added advantage. -Valid UAE Driving Licence

Company Profile

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Manpower Middle East | Head of Programming

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:04:55 -0800

Company Name

Manpower Middle East

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

Our client, leading TV, Media and Entertainment organisation is seeking to recruit a Head of Programming. You will be reporting directly to the Head-ContentDimensions and Accountability (KRA's) Arabic GEC programming professional with proven GRP's building expertise. Building and developing channel strategy and FPC planning. Upto 12 years experience in Arabic GEC space. 5 years experience in an Arabic GEC channel or network. Arabic content creation and programming scheduling expertise. Channel budget management and financial planning experience. Proven performance in ratings driven and Arabic TV market space. Research expertise in Pan Arab audiences with special focus on K.S.A Team leadership experience of managing the entire programming vertical. Thorough knowledge of Arabic fiction and non-fiction content creation and acquisition. Knowledge of editing and dubbing content for Arabic audiences.

Skills

B>Experience, qualifications, skills required-Graduate in any discipline, a management degree will be an added advantage. -Valid UAE Driving Licence

Company Profile

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First Resort Global Recruitment | Marketing General Manager

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:01:35 -0800

Company Name

First Resort Global Recruitment

Experience Required (Years)

Min 7

Job Summary

Our client is a leading company in sales and distribution of vehicles throughout Saudi Arabia.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing General Manager to join their expanding Team. This is a tremendous and challenging opportunity for a professional, ambitious and committed Marketing General Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing marketing strategies to achieve company goals

• Planning and management of all activities related to the marketing of the company name, branches and the marketing of products displayed in the sections, in terms of promotional products

• overseeing the advertising

• supervision of the new marketing works to increase the profit margin

• supervision of market studies and overseeing public relations

• Manage and ensure the profitability of each of the products according to the company’s objectives

• Lead and motivate the department team to ensure standards & objects are achieved

• Develop marketing plans, including market analysis, marketing strategies, planning, and budgeting for the company

• Develop advertising strategy, and media planning for the company and the various divisions

• Conduct customer and market research, and analyze output to generate findings

• Monitor and review all marketing activities, and assess all the results achieved

BENEFITS

• This should be used as a guide ONLY and will reflect experience levels and interview performance

• Basic salary ranges between 30-40k SAR per month / $95-125k USD per annum

Skills

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 10 - 15 years experience

• Bachelor degree of business, commerce marketing or any related

• MBA is preferred

• Automotive industry experience is preferred / FMCG experience

• Transferable Iqama Visa ONLY or Saudi National

KEY SKILLS

• Strong Leadership skills

• Advance interpersonal skills

• Awareness of management by objectives

• Posses training, coaching and influencing skills

• Ability to analyze and innovate in order to plan and develop both the business and the employees in the marketing department

• Good communications skills

• Dynamic, self motivated, creative

To apply in confidence please email your CV in English

FIRST RESORT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT

Leaders in Executive Level Recruitment Worldwide

Company Profile

International Executive Search & Selection Headhunting firm specializing in the Middle East

We work with local, Arabic speaking, Western and international mid-senior level management professionals who are looking for new opportunities.

We work with leading organizations across the GCC region and therefore have exclusive opportunities to suit the wealth of professional candidates we work with.

We have specialist Recruiters globally covering the following areas:

• Financial Services & Banking

• Sales, Marketing, PR & Branding

• HR, Talent Development & Recruitment

• FMCG, Food, Beverage & Manufacturing

• Legal, Compliance, Risk

• IT, ICT, Telecoms, Digital, Mobile & Technology

• Luxury Resorts & 5* Hotels

• Oil and Gas

• Construction, Engineering & Property Development

• Luxury Brands & Retail

With new roles coming in daily we can offer a premier service to our candidates and clients helping each achieve the desired outcome.

FIRST RESORT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT

Leaders in Executive Level Recruitment worldwide

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First Resort Global Recruitment | Marketing Director

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:57:54 -0800

Company Name

First Resort Global Recruitment

Experience Required (Years)

Min 7

Job Summary

Our client is a leading retail fashion group representing some of the most popular, developing and diverse brands within fashion retail.

The organization covers wholesale and retail trading across international brands including clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women.

We are currently looking for a Marketing Director for their expanding team based in Riyadh and travelling in Saudi Arabia. Very exciting project to launch a central marketing team from zero for a very large and successful global company.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Able to build and manage a team from start to 20 head count using the amazing brand portfolio to build a marketing strategy and create a central Marketing team in head office with regional support.

Reporting to: CEO and CMO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hiring, training and developing an excellent new Marketing team

• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities

• Coordinate unit directors and development offices in developing communications materials, proposals and presentations materials

• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products

• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information

• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products

• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects

• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results

• Determine and manage the marketing budget

• Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget

• Develop pricing strategy

• Liaison with media and advertising

• Participate in working groups to plan, coordinate and execute original communications products and publications related to special events and programs

SALARY

• Salary package will depend on experience levels and interview performance and should be used as a guide ONLY

• Up to 33k SAR per month base salary plus benefits

• Benefits include Accommodation, Transport and Healthcare

• This can be negotiable depending on the Candidate’s experience|

• Included in this salary package there is an excellent, high quality benefits package

Skills

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ Years experience in Marketing and Communications

• At least 2 years in a Director level position/ Senior Marketing Manager/ Group Marketing Manager

• Experience in Fashion Retail is preferred

• Able to build and manage a team from scratch to 20 head count

• Fluent Arabic & English preferred

• Must have international experience with strong company/ brand

To apply in confidence please email your CV in English

FIRST RESORT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT

Leaders in Executive Level Recruitment Worldwide

Company Profile

International Executive Search & Selection Headhunting firm specializing in the Middle East

We work with local, Arabic speaking, Western and international mid-senior level management professionals who are looking for new opportunities.

We work with leading organizations across the GCC region and therefore have exclusive opportunities to suit the wealth of professional candidates we work with.

We have specialist Recruiters globally covering the following areas:

• Financial Services & Banking

• Sales, Marketing, PR & Branding

• HR, Talent Development & Recruitment

• FMCG, Food, Beverage & Manufacturing

• Legal, Compliance, Risk

• IT, ICT, Telecoms, Digital, Mobile & Technology

• Luxury Resorts & 5* Hotels

• Oil and Gas

• Construction, Engineering & Property Development

• Luxury Brands & Retail

With new roles coming in daily we can offer a premier service to our candidates and clients helping each achieve the desired outcome.

FIRST RESORT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT

Leaders in Executive Level Recruitment worldwide

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[Confidential Company] | Sales Manager/Executive

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:54:39 -0800

Company Name

Confidential Company

Experience Required (Years)

1-2

Job Summary

We are a multinational advertising firm, currently seeking a Sales Manager looking for a challenge in a fast paced growing organisation. This opportunity is located in our Dubai office and is a long term rewarding job for candidates who are skilled and motivated to prove their value.

Job description:

• Work with advertising agencies to sell indoor and outdoor advertising opportunities,

• Work with direct clients to sell indoor and outdoor advertising opportunities,

• Evaluate, present and negotiate business opportunities,

• Report to the sales director

We are looking for people who have:

• A strong work ethic,

• Positive attitude,

• Self-motivated,

• Entrepreneurial spirit,

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Dynamic, self-confident individual

• Positive attitude,

• Can work in a team environment

Skills

• A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in advertising and media business

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (presentations, business correspondence, etc)

• Fluent in English (Arabic is beneficial)

• Ability in both strategic thinking and tactical execution

• Experience interacting with advertising agencies

• Existing relationships with advertising agencies and direct FMCG is essential

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Napkin | Marketing Manager

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:51:07 -0800

Company Name

Napkin

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

As we are preparing to launch our super cool web app (still in stealth mode), we are looking for a Marketing Manager to lead the development and execution of our marketing efforts.

You will work closely with the CEO and business development, to create our market presence and support the company’s growth.

What you’ll do:

• Understand market landscape, target partners and target user and develop competitive positioning and messaging.

• Create a strong company profile, including content marketing, SEO, PR, partners relations, etc.

• Manage product launches, including blog updates, PR, social media marketing, launch events, etc.

• Develop, test and run lead generation programs, such as search, events, social media, etc.

• Work with product management on improving the product and planning the the future releases.

• In collaboration with product management, work with key partners to generate partner success stories and endorsements, as well as product marketing materials, such as demos, videos, data sheets, etc.

What we’ll offer you:

• A great salary

• A chance to work on fun, challenging and great product.

• Flexible working environment: we have no set working hours so

you can come and leave whenever you want, and we’re cool if you choose to work form home, a cafe or any place that gets your juices flowing.

Skills

What you need to have:

• Solid understanding of social, mobile, cloud-based technologies for the enterprise with considerable domain expertise in mobile applications and operating systems and social networking applications.

• Active user of such technologies.

• Passion to bring new products to market and change the existing landscape.

• Ability and willingness to work in startup environment.

• Excellent listening, communications and problem solving skills.

Company Profile

The stealth startup is part of napkin holdings, we specialize in creating new web and mobile startups that target end users all over the world.

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Forte ICT | Regional Brand Marketing Activation Manager

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:41:16 -0800

Company Name

Forte ICT

Experience Required (Years)

5-8

Job Summary

The Role

Job Description:

•Leads Brand development and execution of annual marketing activation plans that drives achievement of business objectives

•Lead tracking of business on a monthly basis to assess progress vs. plan and recommend adjustments as appropriate

•Develop and apply in-depth understanding of consumer insights to advance the business

•Have the ownership & input into customizing global campaigns and initiatives to relevant markets with the objective of driving consumer excitement and motivating purchase

•Lead cross-functional teams in order to execute brand initiatives leading multiple projects and teams to achieve results

•Manage budget and monitor spend against planned objectives

•Manage and develop one Marketing Assistant and play key role in their growth & development

Requirements

Skills Required:

•Self-motivated, self-starter who is willing to take initiative, ownership & accountability

•Strong analytical skills and fact based orientation in decision making

•Creative problem solving ability to business problems in complex matrix organization structure

•Ability to influence cross functional teams, cultivate relationships; build consensus & influence business partners

•Sound business judgment; ability to anticipate issues and resolve them

Essential Experience Required:

•Experience in effective advertising and creative communication development, evaluation and execution

•Knowledgeable in how to manage partner agencies to bring the best quality work out of them

•Excellent multi-tasking, solid execution, project management and prioritization skills

•Strong written & oral communication skills

•Bachelor's Degree

- Marketing Campaigns Activation Management experience

-5 -8 years classical blue chip FMCG Brand Management experience in marketing, MBA preferred

About the Company

Forte ICT is a value added human capital consultancy founded by likeminded people with 40 years recruitment or industry related experience between them. We strongly believe that “making the right choices” for both our clients and candidates alike throughout the recruitment process based on the highest level of professionalism and integrity is at the heart of what we do.

Any professional partnership requires understanding, empathy and shared values. We know that people are just as important as the process. In developing an open and transparent partnership, we focus on building respect and trust that leads to such a thorough understanding of your requirements that we become your most effective advocates.

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Oryx Middle East Graphics | Outdoor Sales Executives

Oryxme — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:56:33 -0800

Company Name

Oryx Middle East Graphics

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

Graphic design and Visual Communications company looking for sales executives with experience in related field and knowledge of the city. Car is a must. Please send CV to: info@oryxgraphics.com

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[Confidential Company] | Digital Media Junior Sales Executive

nick — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:35:42 -0800

Company Name

Confidential Company

Experience Required (Years)

0-2

Job Summary

Description

Want to learn how to succeed in the quickly evolving MENA digital media space? We’re looking for engaged candidates interested in starting and developing a digital media career. Junior Sales Executives support sales efforts by working closely with senior sales staff to develop sales contacts, preparing pitches, and move deals from start to close. It’s the ideal place for any new candidate to learn from a team that has grown revenues over 150% year over year and built relationships with outstanding brands. We’re a young Dubai based digital media company that represents some of the world’s biggest brands within the Middle East and North African region. We’re based in a beautiful Media City Loft office that features a full entertainment system, stocked fridge, and relaxed attire. How To Apply Please send a resume as well as a 140 character description of yourself. Since digital media is an important part of the job, please send links to any websites, or profiles you have participated in or developed.

Qualifications - bachelor’s degree - basic understanding of web technology

Required Skills & Abilities - Arabic fluency a plus - excellent written and oral communication skills - able to effectively use word processing, presentation, and web browser Responsibilities - help manage sales pipeline from start to close - communicate our media offering to potential clients - facilitate relationships with major agencies and brands - facilitate meetings - develop media proposals that fit client’s needs - assist the sales manager in prospecting new clients - develop marketing materials promoting the offering

Benefits - excellent office environment in ideal media city location - learn about media with self made market leaders - represent some of the world’s most iconic brands - social events - competitive salary - bonus at end of six month probation

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Al Ain Mall | Graphic Designer

editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:43:43 -0800

Company Name

Al Ain Mall

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

Expert in Graphic Design and experienced in brand visual identity and brand building.

Responsibility: Implementation of creative briefs into concept, design and final artwork.

Fulfillment of creative jobs from presentation till production preparation.

Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams in a collaborative, teamwork environment.

Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design.

Expert in Adobe Design Suite.

Expert in Adobe Photoshop.

Expert in Adobe illustrator .

3D Max is advantage.

Expert in Flash Design.

3 years minimum experience.

Smart, Creative, Hard Working, and innovative.

Fluent English is a MUST and Arabic is preferred.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

In-Design

Creative Designs

Education

Artist or Graphic Design

Company Profile

Al Ain Mall, located in Al Ain City at the heart of the Al Kuwaitat district, has become an indivisible part of its identity with unchallenged supremacy for past 10 years.

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Al Futtaim Group | Digital Account Manager GMASCO

editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:40:59 -0800

Company Name

Al Futtaim Group

Experience Required (Years)

Job Summary

About the Business:

GMASCO enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf's most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency. Located in Dubai, GMASCO manages businesses primarily within the UAE and across the region. Our offerings include every aspect of 360supo/sup integrated marketing communications, in traditional and new media formats.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to recruit a Digital Account Manager to work from our Dubai office. Reporting to Strategic Planning Manager & Head of E-Business, your main role will be to proactively manage the day to day client's digital and online requirements of Group Businesses and efficiently manage internal relationships.

This role will involve responsibilities such as:

Establishing the Foundation:

• Attain a good understanding of GMASCO and its work processes, Al-Futtaim business and international brands portfolio.

• Ensure increase in revenue and profitability by understanding client's terms of business.

• Follow systematic administration procedures such as:

management of job records, efficient filing system, accuracy in estimation, timely billing of jobs and managing any financial query on assigned clients.

Digital Client Management:

• Provide day-to-day contact with key client personnel, develop and maintain a close and productive relationship and acting with integrity at all times.

• Ensure client requests are dealt with promptly and that expectations are managed in terms of speed, delivery and quality.

• Always aim towards adding value to client needs.

• Understand and be able to articulate the role of digital media solutions in communications planning.

• Write internal briefs using specified Agency documentation and procedures.

• Identify and deal with problems as they arise, professionally.

• Attend creative brief meetings when necessary.

Design and Development Relationship Management:

• Manage the internal digital creative briefing process. Ensure the interactive Design Team has the relevant information and materials required to deliver the best creative product.

• Understand what consumer insight, product information and competitor understanding in order to provide value to the creative design process.

• Demonstrate the ability to work with the Design Team to construct Information Architecture if and when required for building websites/microsites.

• Judge creative design ideas to enhance quality and screen information for factual accuracy and relevance to brief.

• Manage the creative production schedule and monitor costs on a regular basis to ensure all activity is delivered on time and budget.

• Demonstrate good understanding and experience of managing the process of technical backend development of websites/microsites/multimedia campaigns.

• Develop good working relationships with relevant team members from the technical development team to manage the design production and development process and ensure adherence to timescales, budget and quality standards.

Skills

About You:

To apply for this role you must have the following skills and experiences:

• Educated to graduate level or equivalent.

• Good English skills - written and spoken

• Arabic language skills would be an advantage

• At least 3 years experience in an interactive design agency or multimedia environment in a similar role.

• Strong background in Information Technology or Digital Media and Multimedia Industry.

• Knowledge of online technology and terminology.

• Knowledge and contacts of reliable digital/multimedia services

suppliers (design and development) within the UAE Market. The services suppliers will need to match the security standards of Al Futtaim Group.

• Demonstrate strong ability to negotiate with external suppliers to subcontract projects, when required.

• Previous experience in implementing Search Engine Optimisation, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategies, Integrated Web Campaign, Online Games, Promotions, Mobiles Apps..(1-2 years)

• Must have either Project Management or Assistant Project Management experience in creation of websites/microsites/multimedia projects and innovative integrated online campaigns (1-2 years)

Company Profile

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.

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MILAHA Manager - Internal Communications

editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:37:57 -0800

Company Name

MILAHA

Experience Required (Years)

5-7

Job Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY

The Corporate Communications team is looking for a communications professional who can manage all activities related to internal communications and change management across the company and develop communications plan and channels and define strategies for consistent messaging for the company as a whole and for the individual departments.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Develop plans to improve organization internal communication processes and systems across the company and to assist managers in ensuring implementation;

 Assist in creating a culture at Milaha that can ensure employees will carry out the goals of a company while ensuring conformance with corporate policies and procedures;

 Participate in conceptualizing and implementing future Employee Communications strategies for each department and ensure that these strategies are communicated efficiently and effectively to employees;

 Coordinate and plan internal events to encourage and increase the level of Employee Engagement and to promote the vision and values of Milaha internally;

 Develop and implement effective communication plan for any Change Management/Culture Change within Milaha to the management and employees, using appropriate language and media;

 Apply adequate communication techniques to identify, assess, understand, and correspond to any crisis situation and convey them effectively and concisely; and

 Ensure effective communication of organisational news, strategies and objectives through creation and distribution of newsletters, journals, notice board bulletins and other marketing materials

Skills

 Local and international exposure to best practices in internal/corporate communications

 Strong knowledge of communication principles, processes, best practices and communication strategy development

 Excellent writing and presentation skills

 Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Media, Advertising, Public Relations or any related field

 Past experience of 5 - 7 years in media, marketing, communication or a related field; change management experience a significant plus

 GCC / Middle East experience a plus

 Fluency with English required; Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

Company Profile

A tri million dollar Qatari conglomerate, and a publicly traded shareholding company, established over 50 years ago, providing world class shipping & maritime services leveraging a strong regional foothold on transport & logistics, in a safe, environmentally friendly and reliable manner, dedicated to high quality standards, efficiency and proactive result orientation in all business activities, and committed to the development of human capital as main asset. A recent corporate strategy review, is positioning itself to achieve a strong growth trajectory that includes significant business expansion beyond the region.

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MILAHA | Website and Intranet Editor

editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:33:45 -0800

Company Name

MILAHA

Experience Required (Years)

Min 2

Job Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY

The Corporate Communications team is looking for a content editor who is required to update and upload content changes across a range of websites including intranet and social media sites, and ensure accuracy of content and high quality of presentation. The candidate will manage e-content workflows within the corporate communication unit and assist with the rollout and execution of the organisation’s digital strategy.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Prioritise and coordinate content updates across all affiliated websites, and ensure that content in all its forms is compelling and relevant, SEO optimized, customer-friendly and commercially-focused

 Develop content and update new sections and pages on the websites in excellent English and oversee upload on Arabic mirror sites

 Upload and manage image and video content

 Maintain and disseminate website statistics as required

Skills

 Excellent written and spoken English. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

 Web content management systems (CMS)

 Microsoft packages

 Basic HTML

 Photoshop/graphic design skills

 Understanding of SEO

 Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position

Company Profile

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