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Mediamost Publishing | Advertising Sales Manager

fadyboustany — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:06:07 +0000

Job Summary

Mediamost publishing, the publishers of Aviamost Russian langauge magazine and other lifestyle titles, requires an Advertising Sales Manager to work on selling advertising space on its well established titles.

Selling advertising space in established magazines in the UAE. Excellent communication skills are required. Previous experience in similar role is important with good connections with MBUs and direct clients. Own car is a must. Very good package and commission for the right candidate.

Company Name

Mediamost Publishing

Experience Required (Years)

Description

Yahoo! | Web Designer

editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:16 +0000

Job Summary

Department Overview:

Corporate Creative Dept., is a small creative unit that works closely on the corporate side of yahoo, supports our partners, advisors, research and our marketing unit. To enhance and dominate their existence on our product.

Responsibilities:

To come up with online solutions that meet up with the clients objectives
Convert offline campaign to creative online campaign
Design and animate banner campaigns
Micro sites designs with a strong visuals that goes along with the clients brand and identity
Brainstorming with the sales team to generate a successful online solutions
Creating design solutions that support client business and communication objectives
Executing design solutions using a variety of media and interactive technologies
Collaborating with other design, account and technical resources to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of design solutions
Creating online advertising banners compliant with international standards.

Skills

3+ years of experience in interactive design, graphic design, content development and/or multimedia production
A strong online/web design skills and understanding for online design requirement
Fluent in Photoshop, 2d animation “FLASH” design and Illustrator in skills
Experience with graphic design including: layout, information architecture, and online usability
Ability to develop concepts and design solutions for interactive media (preferably in client services) and ability to interface with clients
A good understanding of the online advertising specs and rules
A good communication, team player and high interaction skills
Basic HTML, CSS, and Javascript knowledge/ understanding is a plus
Sketching is a plus.

Company Profile
Yahoo! Overview:

Yahoo! is a true web pioneer - founded 14 years ago to help people makes sense of the internet. Today, across the globe, over 550 million people use Yahoo! every month. As the web has expanded we’ve continued to build innovative and imaginative experiences that are uniquely Yahoo! We do it each and every day and you could too. Now’s the time to show the world what you’ve got. Put your ideas to work and help half a billion people get more from the internet than they every imagined.

Yahoo! Middle East is the Arab world’s leading online destination, combining an audience of 22 million Yahoo! Users and 19 million Yahoo! Maktoob users.

Company Name

Yahoo!

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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[Confidential Company] | Media Planning Executive

7sands — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:42:55 +0000

Job Summary

My client is a leading global Media Agency. They are looking to take on a Media Planning Executive based in Abu Dhabi . To qualify for this position the candidate must be an Arabic speaking male with minimum 2 years experience in media planning.

You will be responsible to assist the Media Managers in media planning & buying for key client accounts.

Skills

Assist the Media Managers in the creation of traditional media strategies, campaigns and solutions
Traditional media planning, buying and execution
Help to maintain client and suppliers relationships

Company Name

Confidential Company

Experience Required (Years)

Description

Colors WorldWide | Senior Graphic Designer,Art Director, Sales Executive

stephen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:42:32 +0000

Job Summary

Colors WorldWide is one of the top and upcoming advertising agencies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Singapore & India...
We are looking for an innovative and creative people....

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director / Sales Executive

5 + years experience developing for the internet and print media.
Strong design portfolio with 4-plus years experience in design or related fields.
Proven capabilities in design for static/print, interactive and motion design.
Ability to communicate your ideas verbally and deal directly with clients from time to time.
The passion to stand up for and defend your designs to peers and clients.
Must be self-motivated, a good communicator, comfortable following direction, and able to balance great design with meeting short deadlines.
Must have excellent skills in Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Skills with After Effects, 3DSMAX or other 3D software or animation packages are a plus.
Illustration skills are a big plus.
Agency experience a plus.

Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Art & Design, Advertising/Media or equivalent.
Required skill(s): creative, Adobe and Macromedia, print and web programs.
Preferred skill(s): attention to detail, multi-tasking.
At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
Preferably 4 yrs experienced employees specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
Full-Time positions available.

Please give your salary expectation, relocation time.

To apply, please contact Stephen at:
info@colorsworldwide.com
www.colorsworldwide.com

Company Name

Colors WorldWide L.L.C

Experience Required (Years)

Description

Noble Advertising LLC | Advertising Copywriter

editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:15 +0000

Job Summary

To team up with the creative team and deliver effective copy maintaining the highest standards of creative quality
Must have 1-2 years of copywriting experience in an advertising agency.
Write creative headlines & body copy, and offer creative solutions for print and above the line/below the line communication. .
Ability to present advertising solutions/creative presentations to clients.

Skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Demonstrate high level of commitment and ensure co-ordination in meeting creative deadlines.
Fluent command over the English language.

ABOUT NOBLE ADVERTISING LLC:

We are an mid-sized advertising agency with over 14 years of experience in the UAE, offering services in the range of Creative, Media, Studio, Production, Web & Multimedia.
We've lend our creative expertise to a number of clients across categories like IT, Electronics, FMCG, Real Estate and Hospitality like Pure Gold, Reef Real Estate, Ajmal Properties, Fakhruddin Properties, Creative Closets, Al Huzaifa Furniture and Tiffany Foods to name a few.

For more information on us, log on to our website www.nobleadvt.com

Company Name

Noble Advertising LLC

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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MBR Worldwide | Account Director Digital-Interactive

Piyush Ganatra — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:02:30 +0000

Job Summary

The Role

To direct and manage a number of accounts within the agency. Key role is to lead and motivate the team, help develop consistent and high quality digital solutions and to build effective relationships with clients and agency personnel.
To inspire and motivate the team involved in the business across agency disciplines - creative, development, client servicing to ensure optimal output.
To achieve agency business goals e.g. meeting budget targets thereby contributing to agency profitability.
To make strategic recommendations and presentations, advocate and inspire great advertising, on the assigned brands.
To identify growth opportunities with existing clients and thus enhance both he agency and client business.
To motivate and train the Account Manager to both develop the Account Manager’s skills and provide better service to the client.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Digital environment and the digital development process.
Sound creative judgment
Appreciation of commercial pressures on clients
Knowledge of the clients business
Strong understanding of market conditions and growth opportunities.

Minimum:

Degree in Business Administration. Computer skills:- MS-Office.
2 years in a similar role. Total of 7 years with relevant experience in relevant product category. Large to medium size agency experience.

Desirable:
Bi-lingual (English and Arabic)

Email cv at piyush@mbrworldwide.com

MBR-Advertising Headhunters is well established throughout the region and beyond, thanks to our dedicated staff and our commitment to all agencies large and small. Today we represent thousands of candidates covering all levels of experience, from creative to client servicing, media or management. We are proud to have provided the industry with a unique service through understanding both the agency's and candidates alike. Hence we are seen as a true partner by all.

MBR-Advertising Headhunters is all about your most valuable resource, "people." Our Recruitment Team specializes in the placement of mid to senior level management professionals across Middle East.

MBR-Advertising Headhunters has access to an extensive pool of talented professionals and possesses the in-depth expertise that has helped form successful matches. The goal of MBR-Advertising Headhunters is to understand each client's company culture and other compatibility issues that are critical to making a successful match between employer and employee.

In an increasingly tight market, Executive Search is the only way to secure the right mix of skills, experience and cultural compatibility. At MBR-Advertising Headhunters, executive search involves drawing on our consultants’ local and global knowledge of the managerial market within the industry, and an exhaustive network of relevant industry contacts.

Company Name

MBR

Experience Required (Years)

Description

Spot On Public Relations | Entry level / Account management / Senior consultants

editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:50:55 +0000

Job Summary

ARE YOU AMBITIOUS?

SELF-MOTIVATED?

PREPARED TO WORK HARD AND LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS TO PUT YOUR CAREER ON THE FAST TRACK?

Spot On is recruiting tommorrow's international PR consultants today! Joining in an entry-level position and working closely with the agency's multinational team, you would be working on leading global and local brands from day one, helping to drive smart communications programs which meet and exceed client objectives.

Successful candidates will know the difference between sales, marketing and public relations and will have studied marketing, advertising, mass communications or a related discipline. It's likely is that you will be a keen reader of business media and will also have acquired a habit of making good business contacts.

Most agency positions carry some responsibility for administration, client meetings, project planning, media relations, social media campaigns, campaign analysis and reporting.

KEY CRITERIA

* Entry-level positions (1-5 years experience) - strong written and verbal communications skills, active interest in communications, good administration skills, motivation to work hard and acquire new skills

Account management (4-8 years experience) - track record of success in client management, high standard of written work, sound campaign planning skills, ability to manage both task-centric and people-centric responsibilities

Senior consultants (7+ years experience) - proven track record in consulting at C-level, ability to identify opportunities for the agency and your clients, ability to develop and manage profitable work, outstanding client and employer references

At Spot On, you will be expected to develop a sound knowledge of clients’ industries, the Middle East media, the marketing environment and the communications vehicles available for use in client campaigns including social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Are you up for the challenge?

EXCELLENT CAREER PROSPECTS FOR HARD WORKERS AND QUICK THINKERS

Skills

Applicants should have a clear understanding of the core principles of marketing and communications, strong IT and communications skills and a good background knowledge of the region’s media.
You will be self-motivated and comfortable working with people of different nationalities / ages / backgrounds.

Critical knowledge and skills for us are:

Good spoken Arabic and English
Excellent personal communications skills
Excellent writing skills at least one language
Computer literacy and ability to use PCs intensively for day-to-day work
A keen interest in technology and marketing
Knowledge of media and marketing
Understanding of social media & Internet PR is an advantage

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review the above requirements carefully before applying for this position. If you don't have the language skills or relevant knowledge, please don't apply, since we will not be able to consider you. (Some exceptions may be made for senior hires).

Education
Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, PR or related disciplines.

Company Profile
Spot On Public Relations is a leading communications firm with an extensive track record across a number of key industry sectors. Spot On is the Middle East partner of Brodeur Partners, a Boston-based Omnicom Group company with a global communications network spanning 55 countries.

Company Name

Spot On Public Relations

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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Al Hurra TV (Radio Sawa) | Business Manager

editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:48:02 +0000

Job Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Serve as an advisor on all administrative and managerial matters -- including but not limited to personnel, procurement and resource management issues - for program areas within assigned portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains a through knowledge and understanding - through observation and direct action -- of corporate operations in Cairo.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of local laws and MBN policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Identifies existing and emerging administrative issues and advises senior management on resolution strategies.
Initiates maintains and fosters productive working relationships to facilitate and improve communication inside and between departments.
Advises and updates management and staff on significant administrative developments and MBN corporate policies.
Anticipates and meets informational needs of senior management on key issues.
Provides analysis that is both detail - oriented and has a strategic, corporate focus.
Monitors costs and expenditures monthly to ensure financial plan goals are met and limits are maintained.
Develops budget projections for review and approval by MBN administration.
Assists in personnel administration -- timesheets, attendance, vacation planning, scheduling, and new hire orientation - and provides liaison with the Human Resources office.
Monitors department contracts
Draft proposal, policies, statements of work and other administrative documents.

OTHER DUTIES:
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

Skills

Four year Bachelor Degree or equivalent -- Degree in Business is preferable
Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
proficient in Excel and Word.
Excellent people skills
Sound organizational skills

Company Name

Al Hurra TV (Radio Sawa)

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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WebTech Co | Web Designer

editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:47 +0000

Job Summary

Candidate should be dynamic in Creative Ideas, Can cable to develop Corporate Identity, Can develop Design Layout for the CMS & Static based WebSites. Candidate should be creative in making Flash Intros and can also work with XML based Flash Design.

Skills

HTML,
DHTML
CSS
Table less Design Web 2.0
AJAX (JS) Javascripts,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Flash CS (Action Scripting is a plus)
Adobe DreamWeaver, work with the DW Templates,
Flash XML based elements.

Company Profile

WebTech founded in 1999, an Internet Development Company based in Kuwait. We offer a complete package of web design services, from initial planning stages to final implementation and testing. Our main objective is your success.

Web Tech comprises the finest web designers, web developers, software and marketing professionals who work collectively towards the fulfillment of your goal. Dedication and hard work binds us together, thus promising you the best of everything

Company Name

WebTech Co

Experience Required (Years)

Description

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The Nielsen Company | Country Manager

editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:58:12 +0000

Job Summary

The role focuses on leading the Nielsen commercial business to deliver profitable revenue growth and achieve EBITDA targets, excel at client satisfaction and ensure retailer cooperation is retained at the lowest sustainable cost. As the key leader it is essential this job holder provides the leadership needed to achieve high employee engagement and pride in Nielsen.

Job Summary:

1) Strategic Management Medium Term

Execute all approved commercial strategies and plans leveraging external and internal best demonstrated practices
Adopt global/regional client service processes, standards and implement these to drive maximum client satisfaction and ensure continuous profitable revenue growth
Gather, monitor and make optimal use of competitive intelligence in the business planning process and in the day to day execution of the annual Go to Market plan

2) Business Management

Scrutinize and develop the Nielsen revenue pipeline and make key decisions to ensure revenue targets are achieved
Ensure Nielsen commercial functions are appropriately staffed and manage controllable CS/RS expenses within agreed budgets for the country
Conduct Nielsen business reviews to rigorously check the actual status of revenue achievement against all commercial targets to date, review retailer plans and the status of cooperation and to agree modified plans, as needed, to ensure full year results are delivered

3) Product Leadership and External Communications

Collaborate with regional & global product leaders to maintain local product integrity and appropriate market coverage for all services, manufacturer and retailer
Develop / implement annual plan to maximize coverage of the Nielsen corporate brand in media (trade press, mainstream press, TV, etc) using new / insights generated globally, regionally and locally
Address key business leaders in major commercial forums and deliver presentations in appropriate local trade/professional associations and conferences to ensure visibility / awareness of local Nielsen capabilities and convey a highly positive image for the Nielsen Company

4) Client Servicing and Business Growth

Drive the sales of Nielsen products and services by ensuring client facing personnel are effectively cross-selling, delivering integrated products/services solutions and introducing new products/services as appropriate to both manufacturer and retailer clients
Ensure that client contract negotiations are optimized for the business and are aligned with commercial/business/legal policies and guidelines, actively participating / delivering pitches for key clients

5) Global Business Service (GBS) Collaboration

Facilitate/ develop relationships with Retailer technical staff for data receipt to enable smooth data delivery for Data Acquisition COE personnel
Liaise with GBS CSE/COE personnel to resolve internal issues and smooth production related matters as required

6) People Management

Drive the commercial training priorities and implementation of training and development plans to achieve desired levels of capability across all Nielsen products and services and in terms of handling client business issues
Review and monitor employee retention rates and identify solutions that will contribute to the enhanced retention of key employees

7) Internal Leadership

Provide local leadership for all Nielsen employees in locality, effectively cascading global, regional and local strategies/tactics to the local employee base; handling feed back responses, concerns and needs as appropriate (to regional / global management and Communications)
Inspire an organizational environment where coaching, recognition and feedback enable employees to achieve high standards of performance and hold commercial employees firmly accountable for meeting those standards
Contribute to the development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and other regional/global initiatives when consulted/involved by the various sub-regional/regional and global heads

Skills

Strong client focus, keep updated on business practices and processes generally and external factors affecting the business community
6 - 8 years experience in Market Research, knowledgeable of Nielsen products and services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
Outstanding computer and presentation skills, understanding of negotiation principles and processes
Strong business acumen, result-oriented, organization focus and collaborative working style
Sound people management and team development skills, including proven ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
Strong driver of P&L profitability, client and employee satisfaction

Company Profile

The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions in marketing information, television and other media measurement. The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA. The Nielsen Company provides measurement and analysis of marketplace dynamics and consumer attitudes and behavior. Clients rely on Nielsen’s market research, proprietary products, analytical tools and professional service to understand competitive performance, to uncover new opportunities and to raise the profitability of their marketing and sales campaigns. The Nielsen Company provides two major services for its Manufacturer and Retailer clients in the Region - Retail Measurement and Consumer Research.

The Nielsen Company has a strong presence in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP) region with diversified business in FMCG, Telecom, Automobiles, Finance, Tourism and Government departments. We have more than 1300 employees working in 29 offices in 13 countries across the region. Our MENAP regional head office is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirate. For more about The Nielsen Company please visit www.nielsen.com
Job Details

    * Company Industry: Marketing; Consulting Services; Management
    * Job Role: Management
    * Job Location: Doha, Qatar
    * Joining Date: Unspecified
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    * Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified
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    * Number of Vacancies: 1

Preferred Candidate

    * Career Level: Entry Level
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