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Job description / Role
Advertising & Media Buying Manager - Kuwait
The Role:
You will be responsible for implementing Alshaya's advertising and media strategy and have primary accountability for supporting over 70 brands' plans in this area. You will ensure your team have execellent cross-functional working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.
Areas of focus include:
* Promotions and sales licenses
* Media mix/media buying
* Supplier management / quality assurance
* Database management / CRM
* Market research and insight.
Requirements
* A minimum of 8 year' media/advertising/marketing experience with extensive brand experience (retail preferred)
* Deep knowledge of all facets of advertising and media buying
* Experience of managing a team and external agencies
* A Bachelors degree in advertising, marketing or related subject
* A results focused individual - able to deliver multiple projects in timely fashion.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.