Umair Aijaz, Senior Advertising Account Manager

Umair Aijaz

Senior Advertising Account Manager

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Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Marketing
Experience
15 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months

Senior Advertising Account Manager at Foot print
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2015

- Meet existing clients to understand project brief and advice accordingly based on the requirements for sales/advertising strategies.
- Advice clients on newer approaches to maximize comsumer exposure which also includes how to benefit from new technology which can be connected to existing marketing tools.
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Account Executive at RAW Advertising
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to April 2015

Responsible for achieving Annual and Monthly budgets by understanding Clients environment and setting client objectives / KPI’s covering all priorities that may emerge. Develop understanding of the Client, the Clients environment, Client Customer, Consumer and Shopper. Monitoring performance, volume growth and working capital and taking action to improve performance

Consumer Engagement Field Representative at Philip Morris International
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 2012 to March 2014

Ensuring implementation as per the execution brief for all consumer
engagement activities by coordinating between agencies and field sales
force on selection of routes and point of contact for promoters.
Facilitating back-checking agencies as & when required by focusing on
quality assurance. Also ensuring Brand Ambassadors are working as per
guidelines by field back checks.

Facilitating Consumer Insights in conducting pre / post activation
research / dipstick for clear market insights.
Providing support in third party Brand Ambassador hiring and their
classroom training. Conduct OTJ coaching for Brand Ambassadors by
highlighting areas of improvement.
Contracting LAMPs/HoReCa for brand visibility in the market.
Manage the marketing activities, merchandising, manage promotional events.

Assistant Consumer Engagement Specialist at Philip Morris International
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2013 to December 2013

Worked on a short term project as an Assistant Consumer engagement specialist where I was responsible for designing the engagement activity for two brands nationally, coordinating with brand teams for smooth execution and developing strategies to engage consumers for higher sales off take. I was also responsible for coordinating with vendors for fabrication of materials needed for direct consumer activities and coordinating with third-party agencies for on ground execution.

Member of Board of Directors at Creatives Club
  • Pakistan - Hyderabad
  • July 2009 to October 2012

Member of Board of Directors - Creatives Club
During the time in Isra University, we launched a club named Creatives Club which provided a platform for the students to present their creative skills in front of everyone through organizing events.

Msc Marketing Programme Student Representative at University of Salford
  • United Kingdom
  • October 2010 to September 2011

I was the student representative for the Msc Marketing programme under the programme leader. My duties included representing the students and their issues, as well as communicating any changes in the programme to the students.

Internee at Pakistan International Airlines Corp
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2008 to August 2008

Worked in the HR department for two months. During the time in HR department I gained experience in employee budgeting, and setting up the organ-o-grams of different departments. I also conducted a joint project on employee satisfaction survey and have a good experience in data collection, data entry and data analyzing. I also conducted an individual survey on employee job rotation.

Internee at EFU Insurance Company
  • Pakistan - Hyderabad
  • June 2007 to July 2007

Worked with the sales team for two months during which I managed to give the company 3 clients and a good business. My experience in this company enhanced my communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to meet target deadlines.

Volunteer- Customer sales and support at Mobilink Gsm- (Orascom)
  • Pakistan - Hyderabad
  • April 2007 to April 2007

I worked as a volunteer in a 3 day fun fair arranged by Mobilink (telecom). During that time I was responsible for engaging customers and brief them about the latest services offered by Mobilink and make them a satisfied member of the Mobilink network. Other responsibilities included cash handling and data entry work.

Education

Master's degree, Marketing
  • at University of Salford
  • March 2012

Masters in Marketing Includes Brand Management, Cross Cultural Marketing, Market Communications and Media Management, Strategic Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Relationship Marketing, Research Methods, Consumption Markets and Culture

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at ISRA University
  • April 2010

Bachelors in Business Administration - 4 years Included Marketing, Advertising Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Principles of Management, Supply Chain Management, And Total Quality Management (Achieved 2.96 GPA/ 83.5%)

High school or equivalent, Pre- Engineering
  • at Foundation Public Higher Secondary School
  • January 2004

2002-2004 Foundation Public Higher Secondary School, Pakistan Intermediate

High school or equivalent, Matriculation
  • at Foundation Public School
  • January 2002

2000-2002 Foundation Public School, Pakistan Matriculation

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Marketing
Adobe Photoshop
Photography
IT Solutions
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Professional Photography

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

Creatives Club
  • Board of Directors
  • June 2008

Training and Certifications

PSTD- Powerpoint Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Valid Until:
September 2012
PSTD- Outlook Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Valid Until:
September 2012
PSTD - Excel Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Valid Until:
September 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing guitar
    Have played guitar for 7 years, and have performed on stage during my college and university time.