Senior Executive – Planning
Job Description
<p>In the region since 2002, OMD was formed by combining the media interests of Omnicom’s three advertising networks. Today, it is the largest media specialist network in the Middle East in terms of billings. It has offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, and North Africa. It specializes in the management of its clients’ media investments in terms of planning and buying, as well as providing strategic communication consultancy services through its teams and specialist service units.</p><p><br></p><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Senior Executive – Planning</strong> to join our team at our Dubai HQ in Media City.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A typical day will include:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Working to understand the client’s business objectives and advertising strategy </li><li>Working with the client to ensure that all marketing investment potential is maximised </li><li>Continuously developing own understanding of the media offering in the market and maintaining network relations with suppliers and clients alike </li><li>Proactively researching the newest trends in the Industry and market, developing personal strategic acumen </li><li>Effectively applying rationale and logic when constructing media plans, create competitive reports using in-depth analysis and understanding of implications ((Including -Competitive Snapshots, MRO Updates, Special Operations PPT, Secondary PPT Update, Positions Calendar, ID Cards, OOX Reports, Post-Buys, PCAs, Weekly Digital Reports, Ad Hoc Requests) </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>To land this position you must have:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proven experience of at least 2-3 years within a similar role in an agency </li><li>Strong acumen of planning and media buying tools </li><li>Knowledge of both online/offline media will be valuable </li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail </li><li>Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills </li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic language </li><li>Computer proficient in MS Office and relevant internet applications</li></ul>
