Sami Abo Zrah - Country Manager, The Bridge Co

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Work Background

The Bridge Co.KSA Country Manager

Oct. 2020Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaEstablished in 2003, The Bridge Company (The Bridge) is an international service provider that offers comprehensive logistics and life support to U.S. government agencies, U.S. Department of Defense, Coalitions Forces and civilian contractors. The Bridge is considered a market leader in extending a wide range of reliable services; from manpower supply, sponsorships, housing, transportation, equipment & vehicle lease, dining facilities, constructions to many other special requirements.

The Royal Commission for Riyadh CityConsultant/ Account Manager

Apr. 2019 - Oct. 2020Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

TTP Account Manager

Apr. 2018 - Apr. 2019Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi ArabiaTTP is a local full-service advertising agency – Working on Herfy/ HungerStation/ Careem/ Jollychic/ pace • Meet and liaise with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements • Work with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the client's brief and budget • Working closely on Production briefs, budgets and a timeline with Production Houses

Interpublic Group (IPG)/ Commonwealth//McCann Group//MullenLoweAccount Manager

May. 2015 - Apr. 2018Saudi Arabia - RiyadhAccount Manager - KSA MullenLowe is a full-service global advertising agency – Mobily & American Express ❖ Receiving client briefings, analyze requirements and develop the creative brief ❖ Adding value to the campaigns based on industry trends ❖ More autonomy in campaign management ❖ Cross checking final work against set objectives Retail Account Manager for Chevrolet – KSA Commonwealth//McCann is the full-service global advertising agency for the General Motors Chevrolet brand: ❖Actively contribute to weekly local dealer meetings together with the GM Marketing team ❖Identify and set calendars for potential local communication opportunities ❖Assisting Regional Team (GM & CW) managing creative development, timelines and deliverables ❖Competition Monitoring during campaigns, monthly, quarterly Account Manager for SABIC - KSA IPG manages the global integrated communication requirements for SABIC, which is one of the world’s largest petrochemical companies in the world (Fortune 250) covering traditional marketing communications to internal communications, media relations, customer events, investor relations, CSR sustainability and brand development: ❖Managing, reviewing progress and delivering the client’s advertising, events and sales collateral projects within an agreed budget and timeline ❖The weekly coordination of work, the development of a client status report and liaison with the lead creative and management resource in London ❖Ensuring all marcomms meet the strict brand guidelines and controls required by SABIC ❖Day to day client management, creative concept development, management of design, artwork, print and production process, timing plans, quotations and liaison with other IPG disciplines ❖Day-to-day administrative and financial duties covering multiple projects each month ❖Supporting the IPG Global Operations Director when in Riyadh (six times per year) with his administrative requirements and keeping him updated with the status of work

Impact BBDOAccount Executive

Sep. 2013 - May. 2015Riyadh - Saudi ArabiaIMPACT BBDO is a successful and award winning global creative agency, part of Omnicom: (Riyad Bank, Saudi Oger, eXtra) ❖Maintains senior level client contacts on daily basis. ❖Works proactively to provide client marketing needs with the greatest amount of added value by communication. ❖Receives client briefings, and analyses the input of client together with background knowledge, research, field feedback etc. to produce creative brief for the Creative & Media team. ❖Attending client presentations and documenting client scope. ❖Provides creative, production, media and interactive department personnel with well-documented input, support data and production materials as required; ensures that advertising strategies are clearly defined, approved by clients, and understood by the creative and media groups. ❖Responsible for staying informed on activities that are being performed on their accounts and being the final sign off on ALL important documentation/deliverables before they go to a client. This includes: mockups, storyboards, deliverables, etc. ❖Coordinates and authorises quotations for client approval & assists in preparation of client invoices. ❖Prepares week-end overviews of client’s current activities, plus plans for future development of accounts. ❖Presenting creative work to clients for approval or modification. ❖Responding to clients' requests as they arise.

Luxury EventsBUSINESS ANALYST PROJECT MANAGER

Apr. 2013 - Aug. 2013Saudi Arabia - Riyadh❖ Maintain an excellent reputation of the company in the eyes of the media, the public, the guests, the team and most importantly the clients. ❖ Manage events by determining fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations. ❖ Define events goals, objectives and specific implementation plans that promote the organization and the clients’ brand. ❖ Pre-event and onsite communication with clients ❖ Work closely with Luxury Events’ PR department on sponsorship arrangements and identify potential revenue streams for all events. ❖ Prepare and produce external and internal proposals and reports. ❖ Conduct and develop studies to identify new events opportunities. ❖ Establish communication protocols and operating procedures when planning events with subcontractors and staff. ❖ Manage air, ground and any travel arrangements. ❖ Prepare Event programs and confirm all necessary preparations. ❖ Identify all aspects of event risk assessment and crisis management planning strategies.

ToyotaSales Consultant

Nov. 2012 - Apr. 2013Riyadh - Khres road❖ Attend sales meetings, conferences and events ❖ Handle clients in a professional manner ❖ Deal with customer issues ❖ Process customer orders ❖ Keep up to date with product developments ❖ Call clientele ❖ Devise new sales or marketing strategies ❖ Work with other departments ❖ Schedule appointments, calls, and meetings

Syriatel Telecommunications CompanyInternship

Mar. 2012 - Apr. 2012SyriaMarketing Department: Marketing Research, Telemarketing & Geomarketing