Senior Project Executive – Events And Activations
Zaicor · Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe are looking for someone who can take ownership of a project from the initial client brief through planning, proposal development, execution, monitoring and final reporting.This is not a coordination-only role.Key Responsibilities* Receive and understand client briefs from the Sales team* Develop project plans of action, timelines, milestones and execution schedules* Contribute to concepts and ideas for activations, events, retail campaigns and brand experiences* Develop proposal structure and coordinate with the Design team* Prepare manpower, promoter, merchandising and field deployment plans* Plan and execute promoter, sampling and field marketing campaigns* Coordinate merchandising and in-store execution across supermarkets, hypermarkets and other retail channels* Source suppliers, fabricators, manpower agencies and other partners* Obtain and compare quotations and prepare initial project costings* Coordinate logistics, installations, suppliers and on-ground execution* Monitor project timelines, budgets, quality standards and KPIs* Prepare daily, weekly and campaign progress reports* Track promoter attendance, field performance and execution compliance* Collect and organize photographic proof and campaign documentation* Identify issues during execution and prepare corrective action plans* Prepare professional post-campaign reports, including results, challenges, learnings and recommendationsRequirements* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience* Previous experience within a marketing, BTL, activation, experiential or events agency* Strong project planning and execution experience* Ability to independently prepare a project plan of action* Strong experience in events, activations, promoter campaigns and/or merchandising* Experience developing or contributing to client proposals* Hands-on supplier sourcing, quotations and project costing experience* Experience managing supermarkets, retailers, promoters and field teams* Strong reporting and presentation skills* Ability to manage multiple projects, suppliers and locations simultaneously* Strong knowledge of the Saudi market and supplier networkExperience with FMCG, F&B, automotive, consumer electronics, beauty or other consumer-facing brands is highly preferred.We are looking for someone who can:Plan the project.Develop the solution.Manage the execution.Track the performance.Report the results.