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.

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.

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 within a 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.

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