JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
CLIENT
Linum Consult’s client operates in the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Director of Advertising specialising in Transit assets – notably Rail, Metro, or Airports – to join their team in Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading and implementing the company’s strategy on transit-orientated advertisements
• Identifying and developing profitable new business with an advertisement portfolio
• Working closely with the internal investment and revenue team to develop long term strategies and Business plans
• Working closely with the teams on cross-media opportunities and other internal teams on marketing aspects
• Managing all phases of business development; identification, qualification, proposal and closing
• Reviewing, on a monthly basis, the operational performance against contractual and internal KPIs, especially cleanliness of assets, site presentation, illumination, digital quality, poster presentation, printing quality, etc.
• Managing the review of artwork to ensure that all advertisements are in line with the Company, Country, and Contractual stipulations.
• Managing the P&L of the entire advertisement revenue streams target.
REQUIREMENTS
PROFILE
• Master’s Degree in Business Management, such as an MBA in Marketing or Strategy
• At least 15 years’ experience working for advertising/media companies
• Experience in high value assets, including Airport, Metro, Rail, etc.
• Demonstrable history of sales and marketing strategy development and implementation in advertisement projects
• Strong business acumen and excellent technical knowledge of current media and advertising trends
• Creative, with excellent networking, persuasion and negotiating skills
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.
All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.
