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Larbi Akharjou

Larbi Akharjou

Senior Marketing Executive
Abu Dhabi,AZ

Summary

With 11 years of expertise in brand strategy, advertising, and marketing management, I excel at driving brand consistency, executing impactful campaigns, and enhancing customer experiences across diverse platforms. I specialize in aligning brand strategies with corporate goals, ensuring seamless communication, and optimizing marketing performance through data-driven insights and analysis.
Key areas of expertise:
Digital Marketing.
Brand Strategy & Planning.
Advertising Campaign Management.
Data-Driven Marketing.
Creative Asset Development.
Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration.
ROI & Performance Analysis.
Customer Centric
Loyalty & Gift Card Programs

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Marketing Executive

National Investment Corporation (PJSC)
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
09.2022 - Current

Senior Marketing Executive Marina Mall Abu Dhabi,
Work along side with the Head of Marketing in the formulation and implementation of the marketing plan, events, customer experience, in-mall branding, and digital advertising.
Effectively project manage assigned marketing campaigns in their entirety - from planning through to tracking and reporting on return on investment.
Assist in coordination with retailers in cross-promotional customer service activities to ensure
the execution of outstanding events and promotions.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate events' execution and promotion.
Plan and execute all events including evaluation planning and execution of outsourcing
as appropriate in conjunction with Head of Marketing.
Monitor and analyze the team's overall performance in order to evaluate the departmental KPIs and training required for the Customer Experience team, Digital team, and loyalty program team.
Think of ways to improve ROI in all campaign initiatives (digital and offline).
Demonstrated project management experience with the proven ability to manage timelines.
Understanding of response tracking and interpretation of campaign results
Basic understanding of online marketing tools and usage
Well-organized and good project management skills
Attention to detail and diligence to follow through
Ability to analyze results and campaign tracking
Ability to communicate upward and make a sound recommendations
A cheerful character with a can-do attitude and able to work under a tight deadlines and deliver results efficiently.
Create and implement the regional marketing plan in conjunction with the International Marketing Manager.
SEO, SEM, digital marketing analysis, google advertising, google ads analytics.
Senior Marketing Executive Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Work along side with the Head of Marketing in the formulation and implementation of the marketing plan, events, customer experience, in-mall branding, and digital advertising. Effectively project manage assigned marketing campaigns in their entirety - from planning through to tracking and reporting on return on investment. Assist in coordination with retailers in cross-promotional customer service activities to ensure the execution of outstanding events and promotions. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate events' execution and promotion. Plan and execute all events including evaluation planning and execution of outsourcing as appropriate in conjunction with Head of Marketing. Monitor and analyze the team's overall performance in order to evaluate the departmental KPIs and training required for the Customer Experience team, Digital team, and loyalty program team. Think of ways to improve ROI in all campaign initiatives (digital and offline). Demonstrated project management experience with the proven ability to manage timelines. Understanding of response tracking and interpretation of campaign results Basic understanding of online marketing tools and usage Well-organized and good project management skills Attention to detail and diligence to follow through Ability to analyze results and campaign tracking Ability to communicate upward and make a sound recommendations A cheerful character with a can-do attitude and able to work under a tight deadlines and deliver results efficiently. Create and implement the regional marketing plan in conjunction with the International Marketing Manager. SEO, SEM, digital marketing analysis, google advertising, google ads analytics.
Skills: Senior marketing exective · Digital Marketing · B2B Marketing · Business Analysis · Social Media Marketing · Special Events · Presentations · Market Planning · Event Branding · Campaign Strategies · Business Relationship Management · Marketing Materials · Loyalty Programs · Public Access · Business-to-Business (B2B) · Marketing · Brand Perception · Wayfinding · Strategic Initiatives · Marketing Strategy · Social Media · Creative Media · Handle Multiple Projects · Social Media Communications · Retail Branding · Customer Loyalty · Gift Card · Web Content Writing · SEO Audits · Search Engine Optimization (SEO) · Search Engine Marketing (SEM) · Google Analytics · Google Ads · Google Cloud Platform (GCP) · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Analytical Skills · Communication · Excavator Operations · Multi-Store Operations

Assistant Manager, Customer Service and Events

Yas Mall managed by Aldar Properties LLC
Abu Dhabi, AD
10.2014 - 05.2022

Customer Service and events management at Yas Mall developed by Aldar Properties LLC.

Responsible for managing & Deploying a team of Customer Service and Concierge of 210 customer service executives and concierges from different nationalities.

  • Set internal & external KPI's of customer experience department, meeting internally and externally expectation.
  • Reporting directly to customer experience Manager and Marketing Director.
  • Implemented ambitious customer journey enhancement to ensure highest level of satisfaction.
  • Work along side with events team, provide support to ensure all events and promotional across each asset in the Aldar retail portfolio hits the expectations.
  • Effective communication and coordination with third-party vendors to ensure quality execution and installation of decor during all retail events.
  • Assist in coordination with retailers in cross-promotional customer service activities to ensure the execution of outstanding events and promotions.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate events' execution and promotional aspect including the Formula 1 weekend.
  • Support to project manages all events including evaluation planning and execution of outsourcing as appropriate in conjunction with events manager.
  • Maintain communication with all relevant departments to ensure the service delivery is met. Ensure accurate and timely updates to the customer service team operations.
  • Monitor and analyze the team overall performance in order to evaluate the departmental KPIs and training required.

Key Contributions:

  • Creation of the virtual Customer Service & and virtual shopping experience for Aldar PJSC at the Yas Mall, implemented for the first time within U.A.E Malls.
  • Developing Aldar Gift Card and Darna loyalty programs.
  • Contributed on the Customer Journey Enhancement Initiative mapping and implementation Planning the of the Mall customer touch points online and offline channels.
  • Provide customer journey input involved in the mall renovation and mall redesign 2022 vision.
  • Managing Call center team and CRM backend.
  • Partnered with ADMM to enhance Abu Dhabi Grand Prix customer journey within Yas Mall.
  • Partnered ADMM ticketing team implementing VIP ticketing office and provided experienced manpower.

Duty Manager

Al Maha Arjaan By Rotana Hotels
Abu Dhabi, AD
04.2013 - 10.2014
  • Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the Front Office department making sure they adhere to the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed.
  • Direct and oversee all hotel operations during the night shift to ensure guest satisfaction and safety.
  • Maintain a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times.
  • Act as manager on duty for the hotel in the absence of the Front Office Manager dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise.
  • Manage the night shift in the department ensuring all employees perform the tasks assigned to them and coordinate Front Office activities with other departments.
  • Reporting directly to GM and the head Offices.
  • Responsible for all EOD accounting functions and communicate with the security team to ensure the safety of the hotel' guests.
  • Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, assigning nightly work, conducting training, conducting counselings and evaluations and delivering recognition and also reward.
  • Oversee preparation of daily summary reports.
  • Assist the Front Office Manager in implementing and enforcing financial controls throughout the department, helping with control of operating expenses, scheduling and purchasing.

Education

Diploma Tourism Marketing BTS - Tourism Marketing

High Institute of Tourism And Hotel Industry
Agadir, Morocco
07.2011 - 08.2012

Diploma Hotel Management DTH - Hotel Management

High Institute of Tourism And Hotel Industry
Marrakech Morocco
07.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Cady Ayyad Science University FSSM
Marrakech, Morocco
07.2008 - 07.2010

Skills

Customer Relations

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Accomplishments

    Creator of Virtual Customer Service for the first in Mall in Abu Dhabi Mar 2020.

    Creator of virtual shopping experience during the start of the pandemic Apr 2020.

    Participated in the Yas Mall Grand Opening 19th Nov, 2014.

Software

CRM

C4C

Yardi

Geneses

Opera

Excel

PowerPoint

MS

Certification

Certified by Yas Mall Management for the professionalism in handling multi tasks and creativity.

Timeline

Senior Marketing Executive

National Investment Corporation (PJSC)
09.2022 - Current

Certified by Yas Mall Management for the professionalism in handling multi tasks and creativity.

11-2019

Assistant Manager, Customer Service and Events

Yas Mall managed by Aldar Properties LLC
10.2014 - 05.2022

Duty Manager

Al Maha Arjaan By Rotana Hotels
04.2013 - 10.2014

Diploma Tourism Marketing BTS - Tourism Marketing

High Institute of Tourism And Hotel Industry
07.2011 - 08.2012

Diploma Hotel Management DTH - Hotel Management

High Institute of Tourism And Hotel Industry
07.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Cady Ayyad Science University FSSM
07.2008 - 07.2010
Larbi AkharjouSenior Marketing Executive