Account Director – Reputation (Abu Dhabi) at Edelman

The Company

Edelman is the world’s largest privately-owned communications marketing firm with more than 5,500 staff working out of 65 cities around the world. They are also one of the largest PR agency in the Middle East, with over 160 staff (40% Arabic speaking) working across the region. But it’s not about size. It’s about quality. As Dan Edelman, founder of Edelman, would say, it’s great to be the biggest, but we must always strive to be the best.

The Opportunity

Edelman Middle East has an immediate opening for an experienced Account Director to lead B2B and government clients within its Reputation practice. The Account Director’s primary role is to oversee and integrate account programs and be a senior partner for clients, providing them with strategic counsel around the implementation of their communications programmes. The candidate will also be responsible for devising new communications strategies for a variety of clients and ensuring account teams are delivering against client commitments with high-quality work. The candidate will be able to deliver strategic thinking as well as excellence in operations. He or she will also be able to demonstrate the value of Edelman’s offerings to clients and lead all aspects of planning and execution. The candidate will be open-minded and client centric. He or she will lead and /or contribute to the winning of new client business as well as being a mentor to managers and other team members, providing them with guidance on their career development. They will also be responsible for account organisation, including structure, staffing and training.

Requirements

• At least 7 years’ experience within an agency environment – Middle East experience is essential
• Strong interest and previous experience in corporate communications. Experience in the following sectors would be an advantage: government, real estate, retail and energy
• Native-level written and spoken English, enabling strong content development skills, including experience drafting speeches, op-eds and quotes/statements for media
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills, and can work in an agile, lean environment in which we collaborate in real-time with clients and partners
• Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes
• Experience in delivering thought leadership and executive positioning programmes for clients
• Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow

• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills including delegation of tasks
• Excellent understanding of social media, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative
• Demonstrate ability to lead and convert new business opportunities
• Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing and forecasting
• Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment

How to apply

Please email your CV to  merecruitment@edelman.com.