Sarah Steck-Valencia, Marketing Manager

Sarah Steck-Valencia

Marketing Manager

BOUNCE Middle East

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, International Marketing Management
Experience
10 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months

Marketing Manager at BOUNCE Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2019

A powerful global brand with 33 venues in 16 countries. BOUNCE is fast creating a new category in action-adventure entertainment. An indoor adrenaline playground facility catering to customers ranging from pre- school kids and school groups to families and elite sports athletes.

Responsibilities:
-Lead operational marketing for all venues across the Middle East, in order to achieve agreed revenue and footfall targets
-Work closely with Senior Management, Sales and Operations on developing and promoting innovative products and programs
-Responsible for developing and leading Media & PR, Social Media, Influencer & Partnership strategies
Developed fully integrated marketing plans for venues launches in Lebanon, Oman and UAE markets
-Brand custodian for the BOUNCE brand in the Middle East, ensuring all in-venue branding and communications are aligned with the Australian brand guidelines

Marketing Communications Specialist at KONE Middle East & Africa
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2018 to June 2019

KONE is a global leader in the elevator & escalator industry providing vast product & service solutions. Its mission is to improve the flow of urban life.

Responsibility:
-Responsible for all digital channels for KONE MEA (Social, SEO, Web, E-Mail)
-Below-the-line (BTL) advertising including case studies, reports, direct email and print material
-Above-the-line (ATL) print & digital advertisements,
-PR Management in close cooperation with media agencies and publishing houses
-Managing marketing communication agencies, conducting regular performance assessments and negotiation
-Ensuring brand guideline consistency across all communication channels and markets
-Driving Lead Generation and Conversion

Marketing Specialist (Mercedes-Benz Trucks) at Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2016 to May 2018

Daimler Commercial Vehicles is a local representation of the German Global automobile marque (Mercedes-Benz, Fuso & Smart) overseeing operations in the entire Middle East & Africa region (50+ countries)

Responsibilities:
- Localizing global campaigns for regional MB Trucks distributors located in the Middle East & Africa
- Event Management for internal & external (conferences, press & customer events, trade fares)
- Ensuring a successful market launch of the new Mercedes- Benz Actros and Arocs and related Customer Services across the Middle East, Levant and Africa
- Lead for all Digital Marketing activities (web, social media, e-mail)

Product Management Mercedes-Benz at Daimler AG (Berlin)
  • Germany
  • April 2014 to April 2016

Mercedes-Benz is a German global automobile marque. The company is considered as the founder of the automobile & is known for luxury vehicles, vans, trucks, buses, coaches

Responsibilities:
-Supporting sales efforts by enhancing customer experience for the online sourcing platform (Mercedes- Partner-Shop) targeting Mercedes-Benz dealerships
-Handling all digital marketing activities (strong focus on website, e-mail). Close collaboration with a variety of agencies
-Building Brand Awareness through regular B2B Exhibitions & Trade Fares in Germany
-Executing Strategic Competitor Analysis & Market Research

Marketing & Communications (Internship) at Vinhill Fine Wine Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
  • China
  • July 2013 to February 2014

- Organisation of B2B fares and events
- E-mail and Newsletter marketing
- Website Programming
- Competitor analysis
- Presentation of products to B2B and B2C customers
- Market research about product trends in the Chinese market
- Customer Relationship Management

Education

Master's degree, International Marketing Management
  • at Berlin School of Economics and Law (Germany)
  • February 2016
Bachelor's degree, International Business Management ( Specialization Marketing & China Business)
  • at Berlin School of Economics and Law (Germany)
  • September 2014

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office Applications
Event management
Agencies Management
Press Releases
Product Marketing
Media Management
Content Strategy
Lead Generation
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing & Content Management
Social Media Marketing
Adobe Photoshop
Content Management (Typo 3)
Digital Content Development

Languages

German
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Expert
Mandarin
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Digital Marketing Training 2017 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017
Valid Until:
December 2020

Hobbies

  • Asia
    Passionate about Asian culture
  • Diving
    Certified Diver
  • Cross-Cultural Interactions
  • Culinary Experiences
  • Sports
    Martial Arts, Yoga, Outdoor activities
  • Photography