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UMS Corporate Governance Consultancy


In the contemporary corporate landscape, the alignment of governance, advocacy, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles is not merely a compliance mandate but a strategic imperative for sustainable growth. To successfully navigate this intricate domain and convert these imperatives into tangible business advantages, you deserve a partner who not only understands the nuances but is also deeply rooted in its practices.

Introducing UMS Corporate Governance Consultancy, based in the Sultanate of Oman. We pride ourselves on being a premier consultancy, providing end-to-end solutions in corporate governance, advocacy, and ESG. Our bespoke approach, combined with our rich regional expertise and a global perspective, ensures that our partners are at the forefront of best practices, thus reinforcing their leadership position in their respective industries.

Our Offerings:

  1. Corporate Governance: Tailored frameworks, regulatory complaint disclosures, and advisory services that enhance operational transparency, risk management, and stakeholder confidence.
  2. Advocacy Consultancy: Effective strategies that amplify your voice in policy discussions and stakeholder engagements, ensuring your interests are aptly represented.
  3. ESG Integration: Comprehensive ESG solutions from assessment to implementation and monitoring, aligning your business objectives with global sustainability standards.

Partnering with UMS Corporate Governance Consultancy transcends transactional relationships. We invest ourselves fully, ensuring your corporate goals align seamlessly with governance and sustainability imperatives, driving value for all stakeholders.

We'd be privileged to offer a personal consultation, exploring how we can enhance your governance and sustainability initiatives.

For more information, kindly get in touch with
debashish@umsoman.com
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Advertising

Oman's largest integrated branding and communications agency

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Effective Advertising needs depth, not just reach and to maximise the returns on our clients' Advertising and marketing investment, UMS has evolved an integrated multi-disciplinary system that offers specialist support for all communication touch points.

We work on holistic strategies based on up-to-date market intelligence and delivering powerful creative communication built on genuine consumer insights. Our highly experienced and talented multi-lingual team operate on a cloud-based intra-network environment to ensure continuous access, better efficiency and agile response.

UMS has provided comprehensive marketing and advertising solutions to some of the most respected brands in Oman for nearly three decades.

UMS also handles bespoke events for clients that address specific corporate needs, like conferences and Industry seminars, as well as tactical product launches, corporate celebrations and branded events. We provide end-to-end solutions, right from event identity and promotion, to an exclusive database and meticulous execution.

Communication in key domains:

  • Advertising and Communication
  • Branding and Strategic Consulting
  • Market Research
  • Film and Audiovisual Production
  • Dedicated Arabic Content and Design Unit
  • Client Event Management

International Affiliation:

Headquarters: Boston, MA, USA

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For more information, kindly get in touch with @ subhajit@umsoman.com
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Media Consulting

Leading media planning and buying agency

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UMS Media Consulting is a leading media buying agency, with expertise built up over nearly 3 decades, having handled some of the largest media assignments in the GCC region over the years.

We offer a single-window source to planning and buying media across print, electronic, digital, on-ground, and ambient – locally and globally.

We help brands get maximum impact with their audience through a well differentiated media strategy, detailed roll-out plan, and constant monitoring of results. Besides the advantage of a media owning group, our strategic tie-up with one of the world’s largest media networks offers significant rate advantage too.


Buying and Planning solutions:

  • Online Media Planning and Buying
  • Offline Media Planning and Buying
  • Communication Planning
  • Digital Media and Marketing
  • Direct Response Media
  • Content Creation and Development
  • Analytics and Consumer Insights

For more information, kindly get in touch with @ rengarajan@umsoman.com
Or call at +968 99356490

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Digital

World-class interactive and digital media solutions provider

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UMS Digital brings world-class interactive and digital media solutions to Oman and the GCC region; blending creative communication with cutting-edge technology.

UMS Digital has distinction of hosting the first internet portal in Oman, www.omanaccess.com, and has hosted, designed and managed over 300 domains and websites; over 25000 email ids; and is providing daily maintenance to 50+ web domains.

UMS Digital has helped leading businesses to leverage digital technology to create new opportunities and efficiencies. As a ‘one-stop’ interactive solutions partner, UMS Digital is the preferred choice of 200+ clients in the Sultanate and the GCC region.

Web and Interactive Solutions:

  • Website Development, Maintenance and Marketing
  • Mobile and Web Application Development
  • Multimedia Presentations
  • Interactive Games and e-Learning Solutions
  • Online Branding and Digital Marketing Solutions
  • Server and Security Solutions
  • Mail Solutions

Technology and App Solutions:

  • App Development
  • Integrated Digital Solutions
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Chatbots
  • Technological Solutions

For more information, kindly get in touch with @ Shibu@umsoman.com
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International

Genuine global business perspectives with local insights

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UMS International, Dubai have strategic alliance with Bloomberg for the digital content for the leading Middle-East portal BusinessLiveme.com. UMS International were also the publishers of the Middle-East Edition of Bloomberg Businessweek.

Businessliveme.com brings together the expertise of the largest newsroom in the world with the immense data and analytical power of Bloomberg. Our best-in-class journalists and analysts lead conversations with the titans of industry, inspiring game changers and indisputable experts on the most important topics and issues shaping global finance, business, technology, politics and culture.

BusinessLive ME is a trusted source of essential, comprehensive insight that regional business leaders depend on to get ahead. It combines global perspectives with local insights to help its readers profit from smarter, faster, and more informed decisions and reaches more C-level executives than the competitions (7 in 10 hold a Director or higher position). Keeping its readers a step ahead of today’s business world with complete coverage of critical issues: Business News, Regional Business, Global Economy, World Markets, Financial News, Industry Trends, Technology, Energy Trends, Political Policies and Corporate Leadership.

BusinessLive ME’s core audience consists of powerful, influential decision makers. More than 44% of our readers fall in the Owner/Partner category and C-suite segment.


For more information, kindly get in touch with @ poonam@businessliveme.com
Or call at +971-501447656/ +971-501440703


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Events

End-to-End management specialists for high profile events

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UMS Events is a premier one-stop event management specialist in Oman, offering a wide gamut of hosting and organizing services.

We have a wide gamut of expertise that makes an event successful – from event conception, meticulous planning, organizing and execution; logistics and database management; to marketing communications and media coverage. UMS Events offers tailored solutions that meet the needs of the event, and deliver impact that is unmatched in the industry.

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Online Media Assets

Oman’s leading platforms for online news, trends and analysis

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UMS has established itself as an authority in the digital space. With seven dynamic web portals and 20 social media channels. Our digital media assets bring to online audiences, topical and insightful content, from niche business news and analyses to the latest in fashion.

Our online assets leverage our strength in helping brands connect with their audiences by creating and publishing engaging and interesting digital content. With over 120,000 monthly portal visitors and over 200,000 monthly cross-platform content views, UMS is among the most influential digital media channels in Oman.

Key Online Assets:

  • businessliveme.com
    Region’s fastest growing business news portal
  • oeronline.com
    Oman’s leading business website
  • alamaliktisaad.com
    Oman’s most trusted Arabic business news portal
  • almaraonline.com
    The go-to source for women in the Sultanate
  • signatureoman.com
    Oman’s leading luxury lifestyle portal
  • ogronline.com
    Oman’s first and only oil and gas and energy portal



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Publishing

Delivering cutting edge reporting, analysis and insight

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UMS Publishing is the leading publishing company in the Sultanate, producing high-quality magazines and industry journals. Our print portfolio comprises monthlies, bimonthly and annual publications in English and Arabic.

UMS titles are also acknowledged as some of the most innovative media vehicles in the region. These titles draw their strength from an independent and responsible editorial best-in-class design and production values a loyal reader base, and strong advertiser connect. These titles are available on web and on social media platforms as online brand extensions.

Key titles:

  • Oman Economic Review (OER)
    Oman’s No. 1 Monthly Business Magazine
  • Alam Al Iktisaad Wal A’mal (AIWA)
    Oman’s 1st Arabic Monthly Business Magazine
  • Oil and Gas Review
    An Authoritative Resource on Oil and Gas Petrochemicals
  • Dossier
    Oman’s only Bilingual Monthly B2B Magazine
  • Al Mar’a
    Oman’s Leading Arabic Monthly Women’s Magazine
  • Signature
    The Exclusive Monthly Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
  • Progress/AL Takkadum
    A bilingual annual coffee table book published on Renaissance Day
  • OMAN - A NATION ON THE MOVE
    Oman’s annual publication encapsulating its major accomplishments
  • Jawharat Oman
    A bilingual annual coffee table book showcasing incredible Omani nationals
  • ICT Report Oman
    An annual book of information from telecom to technology, notepads to cloud computing, software to search engines

To know more about us, www.businessliveme.com

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Conferences

Creating premier industry- focused knowledge sharing forums

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Founded in 2015, UMS Conferences organizes industry-leading summits, awards functions, strategic forums, expositions, single-connect events, and trainings around the world.

UMS Conferences is driven by a dynamic team of highly motivated and passionate professional who strive to create the most industry-relevant and inspiring events. We have organized over 25 successful events delivering unmatched value to sponsors and partners and unmatched delegate experiences across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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E-commerce

Leading the eRetail Renovation in Oman

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UMS is on the forefront of E-commerce and Mobile App technologies that offer brands in Oman a way to reach out and maximize their audience reach.

Leveraging our in-depth understanding of talent market needs and databases, we are launching two potent platforms for retailers- Omarto.com and Yalla Wa’Offer, a free mobile app that brings consumers the latest offline retailer offers.

The web portal, omarto.com, harnesses our understanding of latent demands in the Omani market to create an online shopping mall that offers deep discounts on leading brands in electronics, accessories, apparel, Omani fashion, gifts and novelties, books, and magazines.

Our mobile app, Yalla Wa'ofer, is Oman's first digital retail promotions aggregation platform, with a geospatial feature that enables targeted delivery.

Our omediaa.com service offers a virtual library of digital newspapers and magazines through the WiFi system of corporate offices, lounges, hotels, libraries, airline flights and ocean cruises.


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Distribution

Oman’s largest most experienced media distribution business

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UMS Distribution is Oman’s largest media delivery service reaching over 600,000 doors with more than 600 leading publications from North America, Europe, Middle East, the GCC and Indian Subcontinent.

We are the premier Omani media logistics company with nearly 30 years of local market experience. We currently manage a global network operating from our headquarters in Muscat. With branches in Salalah and Dubai, we are registered member of Arab Distribution Union (Egypt) and Distripress (London and Geneva).

Our network covers virtually every household, institutional and commercial address in Oman- as well as the skies through leading airlines, like Oman Air Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Virgin. And now reaching out to mobile devices everywhere!

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Distribution and Sales

  • Distribution of print publications through retail and door delivery network
  • Airlines print publications uplift and e-papers and e-magazines
  • Digital Newspapers in print
  • Controlled free distribution of print publications
  • Magazines, journals, annual reports and newsletters mailing service

Promotions

  • Leafleting services
  • Sampling services
  • Web and mobile app support
  • Promotion print catalogues
  • Brand activation services

For more information, kindly get in touch with @ Rajeevs@umsoman.com
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Public Relations

Decisive strategies for managing target audience perception

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UMS PR aims to become so completely integrated into each client’s mission, philosophy, policies and operations that our output is in perfect harmony with their corporate aspirations and strategies. We help strengthen brand perception and community relations through active, on-ground involvement in every aspect of our clients’ communication strategy.

UMS PR draws upon our solid network and media relations strength to offer customized, focused messaging for brands across diverse sectors, including automotive, finance and banking, industry, real estate, hospitality, telecom, and FMCG.

Key domains:

  • Managing day-to-day Media Relations
  • Press Management and Press Conferences
  • Digital PR Initiatives
  • Brand Advocacy
  • Reputation Management
  • Brand Perception Analysis and Evaluation
  • Crisis Communication Management
  • Media Training and Coaching

For more information, kindly get in touch with @ mangesh@umsoman.com
Or call at +968 99456616

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Social Media

The full-service social media consulting agency

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UMS Social Media is a full-service social media agency that seeks to help our clientele to build their brands by connecting with the relevant audience. We help marketers filter out the noise, and make the right choices for their brands in the fast evolving social media landscape.

Our team is made up of technical personnel as well as strategists, creative thinkers and artists, and content creators, who deliver effective, engaging and relevant results. We understand the cultural norms of each social platform, and use the latest engagement tools and techniques to help clients meet their business objectives.

Key domains:

  • Social Media Strategy and Consulting
  • 24/7 Digital Media Monitoring
  • Campaign Development and Implementation
  • Crisis Communication Management
  • Social Media Influencer Engagement (Bloggers, Tweeps, Instagramers, Facebook Groups)
  • Google Analytics and SEO Management
  • Offline-to-Online Event Coverage

For more information, kindly get in touch with @ mayur@umsoman.com
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Position: Assistant Editor

Job Description:

  • Interview, write, edit and aggregate business related articles
  • Co-ordinate with the designers, marketing team, columnists and freelancers
  • Manage the publication, websiteupdation and social media accounts
  • Work on the events related to the publication

Self-starterswith reporting and editing experience of atleast4-5 years in business journalism preferably energy and SMEs domains are encouraged to apply. The position is available in our Muscat office. Email CVs to radhak@umsoman.com.

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United Media Services (UMS) Group is one of the leading media and communication companies in the GCC region. Visit www.umsoman.com for more info.

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Position: Business and Operations Manager

The role requires you to manage and run the Publishing and Events business of UMS Group profitably.

Job Description:

  • Have the vision and skills-set to manage the overall operations of the department and run it successfully achieving the annual financial budgets and corporate goals.
  • Strategize the business management and marketing to achieve desired objectives
  • Manage the entire team- Editorial, Creative, Production, Sales and Marketing, and motivate them to exceed their performance levels.
  • Enhance the size and scope of the current business
  • Innovate and create new business opportunities
  • Do business planning and sales forecast
  • Sell sponsorships for corporate events and spearhead large business deals
  • Establish and maintain relationships with high value clients and agencies
  • Have a good understanding of the Digital publishing platforms and the latest trends in the industry, specifically in the magazine segment
  • Manage the branding activities for all business streams
  • Track competition and plan an appropriate strategy
  • Maintain good relations with all stakeholders

Result-oriented senior level media professional with leadership skills, proven credentials and experience of at least 5-8 years in media industryare encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in the GCC region will be given preference. The position is available in our Muscat office.

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United Media Services (UMS) Group is one of the leading media and communication companies in the GCC region. Visit www.umsoman.com for more info.

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Position: Business Head – Digital Assets

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  • Independently manage the company’s digital assets including websites, social media, database, newsletters, apps, etc.
  • Lead the inhouse content team, supervise and manage the offshore/onshore partners providing content, development, design, etc. services
  • Develop and deliver insightful presentations to clients
  • Lead, train and support the marketing team in achieving desired business targets
  • Identify and forge strategic alliances as required
  • Set and meet the business and profit goals
  • Track the progress using relevant metrics and generate regular analytics report

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  • Business management/online marketing qualifications
  • Atleast 4-5 years rich experience in marketing with a mainstream online publishing company
  • Good knowledge of conceptualizing marketing opportunities on portals and social media platforms.
  • Skills set in using social media platforms to build traffic and strong following for the brands
  • People management and coordination skills
  • Good knowledge of the backend technology and marketing tools and SEO strategies
  • Strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills
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Position: Online Content Editor (1 Business and 1 Lifestyle)

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  • Manage the company’s digital assets including websites, social media, database, newsletters, apps, etc.
  • Curate, write, edit and publish articles, videos and images on business/lifestyle domains
  • Co-ordinatewith inhousejournalists/designers/marketing team, freelancers and the offshore/onshore partners providing content, development, design, etc. services
  • Track the progress using relevant metrics

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  • Formal qualification/certification in journalism preferably new media
  • Atleast3-4 years rich experience in online content management with a mainstream online publishing company in business/lifestyle domains
  • Good knowledge of the backend technology, SEO strategies; worked on CMS and digital publishing tools
  • Self-starters willing to work with minimal supervision
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United Media Services (UMS) and ORYX Advertising W.L.L are amongst the largest and leading publishing, media marketing and event management organisations in Oman and Qatar. Our print titles are leaders in their categories and powerful mediums for advertisers to maximise their reach. We also specialize in niche corporate and lifestyle events.

We are currently strengthening our team in Qatar and are looking to fill up the following positions.

Event Manager: Overall to lead, develop and run the Event Management business successfully and profitably. The person must have prior experience with a reputed event management company in a similar position. The person will be responsible for organising and conducting various events. He/She will plan, direct, coordinate and implement activities from conceptualization, serving partner relationships, securing sponsorships, marketing and planning, to realization and evaluation, as well as build the team for this developing business stream. He/She will individually and along with a small team be responsible for delivering the targets, strategising for the success of the events, forge strong client relationships, innovate opportunities to meet client expectations. Should be a seasoned professional in Event Management, with at least 5 years experience, excellent presentation skills and ability to build and manage a team. Being bi-lingual (English and Arabic) will be a significant advantage.

For more information go to www.umsoman.com.
To apply, send your CV along with a passport size picture, mentioning your expectations to contact@umsoman.com

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United Media Services (UMS) is amongst the largest and leading publishing and media marketing organisations in Oman. Our titles are leaders in their categories and powerful mediums for advertisers to maximise their reach. UMS also specializes in doing Corporate niche events in the genre of business and lifestyle. To join its young, dynamic, passionate and experienced team of professionals UMS requires the following:

Position: Digital Media Executives

Job Description:
  • Manage websites, online newsletters and social media accounts
  • Write, edit and publish content on a daily basis using CMS
  • Co-ordinate with external service providers, journalists, marketing team and clients
  • Conceptualize and execute internal/external digital marketing campaigns
  • Build and promote traffic on websites and social media
  • Monitor competitive environment and track new trends

Tech savvy self-starterswith experience of atleast 2 years in the above mentioned areas are encouraged to apply. The positions are available in our Muscat and Doha offices.

Position : Deputy Editor (Arabic)

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Looking for an experienced journalist for Al Mar'a, our women's magazine. The ideal candidates should have the -

  • track record of excellence as a writer and editor
  • talent for identifying important and relevant stories
  • A proven ability to turn ideas into compelling, clear, and insightful articles
  • Experience in lifestyle journalism is a plus
  • Ability to converse in English
  • Formal journalism qualification from a respected institution
  • Salary will be commensurate to experience and abilities
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in an arabic magazine or newspaper

Position: Event Manager (Multi-lingual – Arabic and English)

Event Manager: Overall to lead, develop and run the Event Management business successfully and profitably. The personmust haveprior experience with a reputed event management company in a similar position.The person will be responsible for organising and conducting various events.He/She will plan, direct, coordinate and implement activities from conceptualization, serving partner relationships, securing sponsorships, marketing and planning, to realization and evaluation, as well as build the team for this developing business stream. He/She will individually and along with a small team be responsible for delivering the targets, strategising for the success of the events, forge strong client relationships, innovate opportunities to meet client expectations. Should be a seasoned professional in Event Management, with at least 5 years experience, excellent presentation skills and ability to build and manage a team.Being bi-lingual (English and Arabic) will be a significant advantage. This position is for both Oman and Qatar.

Position: Advertising Manager

Prior experience with a reputed publishing company specialized in magazine publishing and B2B publications in a similar position.The person will be responsible for the overall performance of a portfolio of magazine titles.He will be responsible for generating advertising sales as per set targets, forge strong client relationships, innovate advertising opportunities matching client expectations. Should be a seasoned professional in Media Marketing and space selling, with at least 5 years’ experience, excellent presentation skills, self-motivated with a keen sense of identifying business opportunities. Experience in the Gulf will be a significant advantage.

Position: Assistant Advertising Manager

Ambitious go-getters with innovative space selling ideas with minimum 2 years’ experience in magazine advertising sales, good presentation skills and a believer in brand ownership. You should have an excellent proven track record of successful sales performance with a reputed magazine brand. Willingness to work hard, invest efforts in building client relationships and a “Can Do” approach are some of the pre-requisites. Gulf experience will be a significant advantage.

We are looking for candidates with a “fire-in-the-belly” sales approach to outperform his/her own performance; is extremely sales driven and enjoys working in a very competitive work environment. He should be a self-starter with an ability to work independently excelling at managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Must have a valid Omani/regional driving license. Fluency in Arabic would be an added advantage.

We offer excellent career prospects, an attractive remuneration package, a highly dynamic, competitive yet a friendly work environment and a good scope for career advancement.

Only candidates who are meeting the above requirements need apply to contact@umsoman.com along with a recent passport sized photograph mentioning your expectations.

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United Media Services (UMS) is amongst the largest and leading publishing and media marketing organisations in Oman. Our titles are leaders in their categories and powerful mediums for advertisers to maximise their reach. UMS also specializes in doing Corporate niche events in the genre of business and lifestyle.

To join its young, dynamic, passionate and experienced team of professionals UMS requires the following:

Advertising Manager:

Prior experience with a reputed publishing company specialized in magazine publishing and B2B publications in a similar position. The person will be responsible for the overall performance of a portfolio of magazine titles. He will be responsible for generating advertising sales as per set targets, forge strong client relationships, innovate advertising opportunities matching client expectations. Should be a seasoned professional in Media Marketing and space selling, with at least 5 years experience, excellent presentation skills, self motivated with a keen sense of identifying business opportunities. Experience in the Gulf will be a significant advantage.

Assistant Advertising Manager:

Ambitious go-getters with innovative space selling ideas with minimum 2 years experience in magazine advertising sales, good presentation skills and a believer in brand ownership. You should have an excellent proven track record of successful sales performance with a reputed magazine brand. Willingness to work hard, invest efforts in building client relationships and a “Can Do” approach are some of the pre-requisites. Gulf experience will be a significant advantage.

We are looking for candidates with a “fire-in-the-belly” sales approach to outperform his/her own performance; is extremely sales driven and enjoys working in a very competitive work environment. He should be a self-starter with an ability to work independently excelling at managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Must have a valid Omani/regional driving license. Fluency in Arabic would be an added advantage.

We offer excellent career prospects, an attractive remuneration package, a highly dynamic, competitive yet a friendly work environment and a good scope for career advancement.

Only candidates who are meeting the above requirements need apply to contact@umsoman.com along with a recent passport sized photograph