Senior Account Manager

We are looking for a Senior Account Manager from strategic communications background, preferably from Government Sector for our client who is an international strategic communications consultancy.
 
The Job position is based in Dubai, UAE.
 
Successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with clients to acquire new business and network with existing customers to retain their business.
 
Some of the key responsibility is mentioned below:

• Develops strategic marketing communications and PR plans and provides counsel to clients
• Effectively presents agency work/proposals to clients and supports other team members in same
• Directs activity on assigned accounts, keeping clients informed of account direction and maintaining forward momentum on projects
• Writes press releases, backgrounders, feature articles, brochure and website copy
• Executes media relations, social media, community relations and event planning
• Keeps apprised of clients’ brands/products/services/marketing developments – their key issues, competitive situation and industry trends
• Coordinates project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel and provides clients with timeline and budget updates
• Leads and participates in client meetings and completes conference reports for client meetings
• Provides client reporting and results analysis of key programs and initiatives
• Actively identifies and develops new business opportunities within existing accounts and support other new business efforts/sales team
• Responsible for performing other agency related tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent writing, client service and media relations skills
• 5 to 7 years of experience in relevant field- preferable in PR consultancy / Govt sector / Strategic comms
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Marketing
• Broad knowledge of the marketing communications field with a focus on accountability
• Recognize quality in marketing communications and have a strong drive to achieve nothing less
• Ability to multitask
• Strong people skills and positive attitude

So, if this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply today.