Jamila Ahmadzada
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Adept at driving growth and operational excellence, I spearheaded the strategic expansion of Bloom Group into Dubai, enhancing regional presence. With a background in marketing strategy and a knack for organizational management, I led teams to achieve a 169% success ratio on key projects, showcasing my analytical thinking and leadership prowess at DDB Azerbaijan.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy CEO
Bloom group
Baku, Azerbaijan
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Performance Marketing Agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- Leading the agency's strategic direction, driving business growth, and managing internal operations to deliver excellence across all departments
- Expanded the team to 17 members and restructured the company, implementing a new organizational framework to enhance efficiency and performance
- Spearheaded the agency's entry into the Dubai market by articulating its strategic importance and establishing a partnership with a Dubai-based marketing agency, effective November 1, 2024, unlocking new opportunities and expanding the company's regional reach
- Introduced internal communication procedures and developed tools to streamline operations, foster collaboration, and align teams with company goals
- Directly managed Client Services (CS) and Creative teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional strategies and results for both existing and prospective clients
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing company culture and adding value across the organization, while executing responsibilities as the Deputy CEO
- Performance Marketing Agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Head of Brand & Marketing Strategy, BD
DDB Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- Managing and developing the strategy for the new business lines and current client portfolio
- Managing team of 14 members
- Attracted 10 new clients (including international companies) on a monthly based payment that generated significant profit growth for the company
- Created 360 Marketing and Brand strategies for all clients with annual turnover more than 8 MLN AZN
- Developing competitive marketing strategy and creative solutions for the tender processes
- Managing Client Services (CS) and Creative teams while developing strategies for existing and future clients
- Executing a role of Deputy CEO
- Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Head of Marketing Client Services (CS)
DDB Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- Managed company as associated Deputy CEO during pandemic (COVID-19) and post-pandemic periods
- Solved more than 150 business cases and issues with clients and staff
- Attracted new clients during post-pandemic period and recovered 70% of pre-pandemic income generation
- Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Business Intelligence Analyst in Marketing
DDB Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- Made a research and analysis of food & beverage and hospitality markets
- Made market research and developed annual strategy for launching new energy drink “Жара” in Azerbaijan
- Created new brand positioning for the new energy drink “Жара”
- Developed Digital strategy for 7 hotels of Absheron Hotels Group
- Launched new customer loyalty application of McDonald’s in Azerbaijan
- Delivered against KPIs developed by global McD with 169% success ratio
- Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Marketing Project Director
DDB Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- Managed key clients including (Azercell Telecom - McDonald’s)
- Global creative advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Marketing Project Director – Team Lead
Publicis Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2012 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Global advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- Global advertising agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Account Relationship Manager
RED Communications
Baku, Azerbaijan
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Company Overview: International PR and BTL agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
- International PR and BTL agency - Azerbaijan, Baku
Training Coordinator
internews azerbaijan public association
Baku, Azerbaijan
03.2009 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: CIS Media NGO - Azerbaijan, Baku
- CIS Media NGO - Azerbaijan, Baku
TV journalist/Presenter
internews azerbaijan public association
Baku, Azerbaijan
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: CIS Media NGO - Azerbaijan, Baku
- CIS Media NGO - Azerbaijan, Baku
Education
Project Management -
Business School of Management SKOLKOVO
Moscow, Russia01.2021
DDB McDonald’s Business Leadership Summit -
Lisbon, Portugal03.2020
GMAL Workshop -
London, UK02.2019
McDonald’s “Feel Good” New Marketing Concept -
Brussels, Belgium10.2018
Study of the United States Institute -
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
USA09.2011
Skills
- Marketing Strategy
- Market Research
- Product Positioning
- New Product Development
- Organizational Management
- People management and development
- PNL Development
- Proficient in Market Expansion
- Business Development
- Event Management
- Media Oversight Expertise
- Internal Communications Strategy
- Multitasking and organization
- Analytical thinking
- Safety protocols
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Weapons handling
- Emergency response
- Risk assessment
Training
- Project Management (ONLINE), Moscow, Russia, 12/01/20 - 01/01/21, Business School of Management SKOLKOVO
- DDB McDonald’s Business Leadership Summit, Lisbon, Portugal, 03/01/20, Funded by DDB Global & McD Global Franchising Limited
- GMAL Workshop – Azerbaijan launch (country # 43), London, UK, 02/01/19, New Global McDonald’s Application. Funded by McD Global Franchising Limited
- McDonald’s “Feel Good” New Marketing Concept – Creative Workshop, Brussels, Belgium, 10/01/18, Funded by McD FME
- Study of the United States Institute for Azerbaijani Student Leaders program alumnus, Huntsville, USA, 07/01/11 to 09/01/11, Funded by US Department of State
References
- Vassilis PANAGIOTOPOULOS, CEO - DDB Azerbaijan, vassilis.panagiotopoulos@ddb.az, +994 502494101
- Emil HUSEYNOV, CMO – McDonald's Azerbaijan, emil.huseynov@mcd.az, +994 502892919
Languages
- Azerbaijani, Native
- Russian, Native
- English, Fluent
- Turkish, Basic
Timeline
Deputy CEO
Bloom group
04.2024 - Current
Head of Brand & Marketing Strategy, BD
DDB Azerbaijan
10.2021 - 04.2024
Head of Marketing Client Services (CS)
DDB Azerbaijan
01.2020 - 12.2021
Business Intelligence Analyst in Marketing
DDB Azerbaijan
04.2019 - 12.2019
Marketing Project Director
DDB Azerbaijan
03.2017 - 03.2019
Marketing Project Director – Team Lead
Publicis Azerbaijan
09.2012 - 11.2016
Account Relationship Manager
RED Communications
12.2011 - 07.2012
Training Coordinator
internews azerbaijan public association
03.2009 - 11.2011
TV journalist/Presenter
internews azerbaijan public association
07.2006 - 09.2008
Project Management -
Business School of Management SKOLKOVO
DDB McDonald’s Business Leadership Summit -
GMAL Workshop -
McDonald’s “Feel Good” New Marketing Concept -
Study of the United States Institute -
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
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