Available Opportunities
VAC9475 - Specialist, Marketplace Acquisition
Field: Marketing Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City Closing date: 06-Oct-2024
The Company:

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

At Ooredoo, our culture and DNA are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse and inclusive global family, united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. We believe that our success is built upon our people’s strengths. Join us and become a vital part of our dynamic culture, contributing to our mission of enriching people's lives through cutting-edge communications.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role:

The Market Acquisition specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Marketplace traffic generation and shopper site entry, including email, search engine marketing, on site promotions, affiliates, and search engine optimization.

Key Responsibilties:
  • Drive the strategic development of digital/online marketing programs to drive higher brand awareness through increased traffic and customer engagement.

  • Manage all forms of paid and organic digital media to generate long lasting brand awareness through SEO/SEM/PPC, mobile marketing, display, YouTube advertising, and more.

  • Collaborate with both internal and external resources to develop brand strategies that meet company goals.

  • Select and manage multiple agencies and 3rd party resources to accelerate the Company’s digital expansion.

  • Work closely with Marketing and Creative teams to establish operational processes needed to support email digital marketing programs.

  • Establish digital marketing KPI and performance reporting for all marketing programs and opportunities for the marketplace.

  • Manage all aspects of a digital marketing budget continuing to increase program effectiveness and the ROI of alternative investments.

  • Stay up-to-date and maintain high level of expertise in digital technologies
    and marketing trends.

  • Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.

  • Contribute to the Team plans through attendance of regular team meetings, the preparation of a weekly status report and attendance at team events.

  • Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor (BS/BA) in Marketing Degree, Digital Business preferred.

Job specific technical Skills:
  • 2-3+ required years of experience in a similar environment (eCommerce/Marketplace).

  • Prior eCommerce experience is required. 5+ years of experience in digital marketing at an online marketplace or retailer out of which, 3+ years of relevant experience in eCommerce/Marketplace product and acquisition strategies, is required

  • Prior experience within an omnichannel retail environment is a plus.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills. Nothing big can be accomplished standing-alone in front of a computer.

  • Ability to learn quickly; absorbing information and experiences and applying them.

  • Technical Knowledge: Working experience with Google Analytics, Optimizely, and an Email Service Provider.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

  • Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

  • Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / cv