Performance Marketing Executive ( KSA or UAE)

Opontia; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital-first consumer goods group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Performance Marketing Executive to oversee media buying and negotiations. The successful candidate will optimize ad exposure, manage budgets, and ensure effective client relationships. Candidates should have prior experience in media buying and strong communication skills. A degree in Marketing or Advertising is required, along with proficiency in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Prior working experience as a Media Buyer or similar role.
• Conversant with media-buying, planning, and research.
• Unmatched interest in advertising and media trends.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the negotiation and purchasing of advertising supplies.
• Optimize ad exposure and outperform competitors.
• Assist in identifying target audiences and organizing media campaigns.
• Conduct research and negotiate rates, ad space, and airtime.
• Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI).

Skills

Negotiation skills

Media analytics software

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking abilities

Education

BSc/BA in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field

Tools

comScore

Job description

Performance Marketing Executive ( KSA or UAE)

About the job Performance Marketing Executive ( KSA or UAE)

Who We Are

Opontia is the only digital-first consumer goods group in MENAT as well as Central & Eastern Europe, growing by acquiring successful e-commerce brands. We acquire, operate, and scale outstanding e-commerce brands with superstar products. We are backed by leading global investors and have raised one of the largest Series A rounds in the region at $42M. We have offices in Riyadh, Istanbul, Warsaw, and Dubai.

Performance Marketing Executive

We are looking for a Media Buyer to oversee the negotiation and purchasing of advertising supplies for clients. Your role will ensure that ads reach target audiences through first-rate channels at the lowest possible prices.

Duties & Responsibilities

A competent negotiator and critical thinker who can develop trust and build relationships with clients and media professionals. The main objective will be to optimize ad exposure and outperform competitors withina budget using current media channels and advertising options.

• Assist in identifying target audiences and organizing media campaigns.
• Conduct research, compare and negotiate rates, ad space, and airtime.
• Optimize plans and budgets with regard to the best media mix.
• Sample various new platforms and channels to determine the best.
• Ensure ads are creative and displayed appropriately.
• Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI).
• Report to clients and build long-term relationships.
• Researching and evaluating the segment audiences' character, purchasing, and media habits.
• Liaising with media owners, ensuring specific statistics, circulation, and viewing total are current.
• Providing media recommendations, such as timings and cost breakdowns, to assist clients in making an informed decisions about future advertising strategies.
• Modifying media schedules in response to the latest audience figures.

The ideal candidate should have

• Prior working experience as a Media Buyer or similar role.
• Conversant with media-buying, planning, and research.
• Unmatched interest in advertising and media trends.
• Solid knowledge of media analytics software (e.g., comScore).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• BSc/BA in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
• Strong spoken and writtenLanguage skills in both Arabic and English.