LUQMAN ALTAROUTI

Marketing & Communication Manager

Dammam second industrial city, Eastern Province, SA

About

Highly accomplished marketing and communication manager with over 4 years of experience, specializing in culturally sensitive content strategy and community engagement across Saudi and Gulf markets. A US graduate with a proven track record of driving significant organic traffic growth, optimizing ad campaign performance by 40%, and amplifying social media reach from 25K to over 2M. Adept at establishing unified brand voices and leading data-driven strategies to achieve measurable business objectives.

Work Experience

Marketing & Communication Manager

Raqtan Group

Dec 2023 - Present

Led comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for Raqtan Group, focusing on content optimization, brand voice development, and performance analysis.

  • Developed and executed comprehensive content strategies, aligning with local cultural values and community expectations to enhance brand resonance across Saudi and Gulf audiences.
  • Led content creation and optimization across multiple platforms, implementing data-driven strategies that resulted in a 40% increase in organic traffic.
  • Optimized Google Ads campaigns, achieving a 40% reduction in Cost-Per-Click (CPC) while maximizing campaign effectiveness.
  • Drove significant social media growth for e-commerce brands, increasing reach from 25,000 to over 2 million per quarter on Instagram and TikTok.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure content alignment with business objectives and cultural values, tracking KPIs to measure campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Coffee Marketing & Communication Manager

Raqtan Group

Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

Managed marketing and communication initiatives for Raqtan Group's coffee division, focusing on brand awareness and community engagement.

  • Spearheaded communication strategies that significantly enhanced brand awareness for the coffee division while respecting local coffee culture and traditions.
  • Developed and produced culturally-appropriate marketing materials, fostering strong connections with local community values.
  • Cultivated robust relationships with key community leaders and stakeholders within the coffee industry to support marketing initiatives.
  • Directed the planning, design, content creation, and production of all marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and impact.
  • Managed and resolved communication-related issues promptly and efficiently, maintaining positive stakeholder relations.

Content Manager

Qavashop.com

Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

Directed content creation and strategy for Qavashop.com, optimizing digital presence and ensuring brand consistency.

  • Spearheaded comprehensive content creation activities across all Qavashop channels, producing engaging and informative content to drive user interaction.
  • Collaborated closely with the marketing team to develop and implement a cohesive digital content strategy that aligned with business goals.
  • Revamped the Qvashop.com blog, increasing organic traffic by 40% within six months through strategic content optimization.
  • Authored, edited, and monitored all brand-related communications, including blog posts and newsletters, ensuring adherence to brand standards and strategic objectives.

News Reporter and Feature Stories Writer

The Collegian

Aug 2017 - May 2019

Reported and wrote culturally sensitive news and feature stories for The Collegian, building community relationships and applying professional journalistic standards.

  • Covered diverse community stories with cultural sensitivity and awareness, ensuring balanced and respectful representation.
  • Developed strong storytelling skills through the consistent production of compelling feature articles.
  • Cultivated relationships with community members to ensure accurate representation and foster trust in reporting.
  • Applied Associated Press Stylebook guidelines rigorously, maintaining high journalistic standards while preserving cultural context in all published content.

Education

Ashland, Ohio, USA

Ashland University

3.216

Jun 2015 - May 2019

Skills

Marketing Strategy

  • Content Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Voice Development
  • Campaign Management
  • KPI Analysis
  • Market Research

Content Creation & Optimization

  • Content Development
  • SEO
  • Blog Management
  • Newsletter Creation
  • Social Media Content
  • Copywriting
  • Editing

Communication & Engagement

  • Marketing Communications
  • Community Engagement
  • Public Relations
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Intercultural Communication

Data & Analytics

  • Data-driven Strategies
  • Google Ads Optimization
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Performance Tracking
  • Reporting

Cultural Sensitivity

  • Saudi & Gulf Traditions
  • Culturally Appropriate Content
  • Authentic Representation

Journalism & Storytelling

  • News Reporting
  • Feature Writing
  • Storytelling
  • Associated Press Stylebook