أحمد عقاد, Activation and Advertising Manager

أحمد عقاد

Activation and Advertising Manager

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

البلد
المملكة العربية السعودية
التعليم
دبلوم عالي, Professional Certified Marketer (PCM®)
الخبرات
16 years, 7 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :16 years, 7 أشهر

Activation and Advertising Manager في Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ فبراير 2019

Responsible for managing all advertising campaigns and activation activities for the Ministry. Managing a team of 7 (In-House Agency).
• Managed the launching of the new App “Furas” (360 campaign) resulted 1.4m downloads.
• Managed the “Municipal Oversight” campaign (Social Media).

Marketing and PR Manager في Nayyara Company Ltd.
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • يوليو 2017 إلى يناير 2019
Marketing Manager في Jan Burger
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • ديسمبر 2016 إلى يونيو 2017

Responsible for the development and management of all marketing activities (ATL, BTL, TTL) including digital, content and social media plus the management of 11 products.
• Increased overall sales 4%. Report to CEO.
• Enhanced customer’s experience by reducing waiting time from 13 minutes to 3 minutes.
• Improved quality of company products (bun, beef patty and fries), packaging, menu, website and customer experience.
• Targeted new segments (B2B) and opened new sales channels; food delivery Apps (Hunger Station, talabat and Wssel).
• Developed customer service process and procedures and introduced the customer call center.
• Affected the Company winning of the 2017 Top 100 Saudi Brands Awards.

Corporate Communications & Public Relations Manager في Hospitality Board Holding Co.
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • يوليو 2015 إلى نوفمبر 2016

• Established the public relations section from scratch.
• Developed, managed and executed Company’s long-term and short-term integrated communication plans and strategies including Online Media.
• Selected and trained Company spokesperson and serve as media adviser to Company Chairman.
• Managed the community and increased consumer’s engagement in all company’s accounts in social media platforms (Instagram, twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn).
• Developed weekly and monthly social media calendars.
• Developed company’s media policies and procedures.
• Developed Company’s content (websites, profiles, storytelling, posts, bios, speeches and imagery).
• Build and maintain good relationships with both traditional and online media.
• 4 local and international awards.
• Drove traffic to Company websites.
• Created a corporate culture across the company.
• Increased company presence in both traditional and online media (6 press releases and 3 interviews).
• Designed strategic effective CSR initiatives.
• Produced 2 videos (Canton 25th anniversary and corporate documentary).
• Raised the awareness of the Company and its 7 concepts (Canton, Sizzler House, Tako Hut, Roma Way, Shawirmarito, Aroma Coffee and Cinnabon) and increasing its presence in media.

Marketing Manager - Customer Training في SIEMENS Healthcare
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • فبراير 2013 إلى يونيو 2015

• Developed the comprehensive communications plan.
• Managed internal communications (Ink to Link and circulars).
• Managed Siemens Healthcare events. • Edited, spread, monitored and analyzed number of press releases.
• Maintained Siemens Healthcare Image and Reputation in Saudi Arabia.
• Managed all marketing/advertising activities (ATL, BTL & Online).
• Managed brand communications.

Public Relations Manager في Abdulaziz Alsaghyir Holding
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • يناير 2011 إلى يناير 2013

• Established the Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility Department from scratch.
• Set 2012 Company's Integrated Communication Plan and Strategy.
• Identified Company and subsidiaries primary and secondary target audiences and key messages.
• Managed the 2012 Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility budget (SAR400.000).
• Developed Company’s Internal Communications (announcements, news, signage, etc).
• Edited, distributed, monitored and analyzed many effective press releases and press articles.
• Build strong relations with local and international media.
• Managed Company and subsidiary’s brands.
• Build the brand and corporate identity of "Minwal Electromechanical'' a new subsidiary of Abdulaziz Alsaghyir Holding.
• Selected Company's spokespersons.
• Managed Company’s events and sponsorship program.
• Designed and managed several Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Increased the visibility of the Company and its subsidiaries in social media.
• Developed the content and design of Company's and subsidiaries websites.
• Managed Group's Image and Reputation.

Public Relations Officer في Almarai Company
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • نوفمبر 2007 إلى ديسمبر 2010

• Managed Almarai booth at Saudi Agriculture Exhibition 2007 as first assignment in my first working week, resulted in a SR9m deal with a leading Saudi food products company.
• Increased Company's visibility in all media and social media channels.
• Supervised a number or PR and Communications campaigns including media planning, booking and buying locally and globally (e.g. launching new products (e.g. Vetal, Trim, etc.), Celebration of Almarai - Mead Johnson Nutrition JV Contract Signing, etc.).
• Worked closely with marketing efforts of both internal and external sales team and other editorial publications (e.g. Company profile, brusher and annual reports).
• Managed Almarai internal and external events (e.g. Annual General Assembly Meeting, board meetings, Annual Open Day, Eid receptions, Annual Saudi Agriculture Exhibition, Celebration of Almarai - PEPSICO JV Contract Signing, Ceremony Almarai Acquisition of HADCO 2010, tradeshows, etc.).
• Worked with the HR Department at Almarai in developing Employees Benefits Program.
• Managed a number of honorary ceremonies and farewell parties for Company employees.
• Managed Company's Corporate Communications, Marketing Communication and Internal Communications (e.g. management announcements, Company monthly magazine, weekly PR report, corporate documentary film, etc).
• Edited, monitored & analyzed Company, subsidiaries and joint-ventures news at all media channels.
• Supervised Company's CSR & Sponsorships Program.
• Managed CSR initiatives (e.g. Ramadan Annual Charity, Breast Cancer Day, National Milk Day, etc.)
• Supervised corporate relations to maintain and enhance the company corporate image.
• Managed Almarai CPP and Farms Visit Program including VIP and Top Almarai Clients visits.
• Participated in editing/copywriting Company Documentary Film script and a number of TV Commercials.

الخلفية التعليمية

دبلوم عالي, Professional Certified Marketer (PCM®)
  • في American Marketing Association
  • أبريل 2020

• Marketing Strategy • Global, Ethical, And Sustainable Marketing • Managing Information for Marketing Insights • Buyers and Markets • The Offering – Product and Service • Manage Pricing Decisions • Deliver the Value Offering • Communicate the Value Offering

بكالوريوس, Translation
  • في King Saud University
  • يونيو 2007

I studied 10 intensive practical Arabic courses which enrich my Arabic and English writing and editing skills.

Specialties & Skills

Marketing Communications
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Project Management Skills
B2B Marketing
B2C marketing
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Presentation Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
problem solving
marketing support
Creative Thinking
Creative Writing
Storytelling
marketing strategy
key account management
marketing research
market research
marketing mix
marketing management
marketing communications
negotiation
merchandising
digital marketing
photography
web design
web analytics
wordpress
marketing
media planning
web development
social media marketing
web project management

اللغات

العربية
متمرّس
الانجليزية
متمرّس
العبرية
متمرّس

التدريب و الشهادات

Professional Certified Marketer (PCM®) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
February 2019
Professional Certified Marketer (PCM®) (الشهادة)
Advance Business Development (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
March 2018
Digital Marketing Specialist (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
February 2020
SECURE: throughout the day - Part 2 (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2013
صالحة لغاية:
June 2013
SECURE: throughout the day (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2013
صالحة لغاية:
May 2013
Business Conduct Guidelines (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2013
صالحة لغاية:
June 2013
Using Social Media with Confidence (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2013
صالحة لغاية:
June 2013
Presentation Skills (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
April 2009
صالحة لغاية:
April 2009

الهوايات

  • Self development, Marketing, PR, CSR, Reading, Walking, Traveling, Watching documentaries