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Ref: GP340-1139
Job description / Role
HORECA & Digital Planning Manager - KSA - ARABIC SPEAKER
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Premium Brand team in Jeddah reporting to the Middle Eastern Activation Manager. You will be part of a team, focused on pioneering an offline/online platform in the Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for planning and delivering events and digital activities to fulfil the initiative plan for the markets within the cluster. In conjunction with the selected agency.. The events and benefits offered on the website will form a core part of the USP, with all consumer requiring constant engagement through the digital platform.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing and leading the agency on activations and events, as well as coordinating with the market and cluster teams.
* Monitoring performance of activations, events & the agency deliverables.
* Managing & planning the digital content of the website, driving pre and post event communication and developing new ideas to keep the consumer engaged.
* Ensure the media plan / digital plan are effective and are in line with activation best practice and regulations
* Manage several work streams simultaneously
* Review brand initiatives and select activation tools
* Define objective and KPI´s in agreement with Activation Manager
* Align activities and materials with cycle plan and delivery on time against market needs
* Supporting the continued development of further insights in to how to improve activation within KSA.
* Exploring new communication roots and tools to be ahead of the game.
* This role will require close collaboration with Group Digital, Cluster Brand Teams and Market SMS
* Prepare and train team members, promoters and hostesses prior to events and activations.
Requirements
* University degree
* 2-5 years' work experience in marketing, sales, project management or brand activation
* Very strong conceptual, planning and strategic as well as excellent communication skills
* Strong network and experience of activations in Saudi Arabia
* Must have experience in digital content and active on Social Media
* Broad marketing, project management and/or sales background and capabilities involving below the line techniques and digital expertise
* Excellent understanding of brands, culture and market knowledge
* Proven track record in project management, demonstrable organizational skills, and the ability to direct several activities simultaneously
* Enthusiastic team player and strong at fostering relationships
* Capacity to communicate openly and clearly - in English & Arabic
* Fluent in English and Arabic
Preferred:
* Working experience gained in an FMCG company
The role involves travel, extended work schedules and working against tight time deadlines. If you have the passion and ambition to engage with us in growing our brand and business, please don't hesitate to take this opportunity to submit your online application (in English) as soon as possible, as we will have ongoing interviews.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the Company
Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.
With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:
Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.
We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.