Account Director

Identifying potential leads and areas of growth within existing clients as well as broader opportunities from a prospecting perspective Counselling clients confidently on communications marketing including PR, digital, social and content creation. Overseeing client programmes and driving integrated campaigns. Taking responsibility for a portfolio of accounts and managing teams, developing junior team members, and line management responsibilities. Directing media engagement strategy for clients and coaching teams to activate and deliver coverage, leading from the front. Strong understanding of sector landscape - not just on a local level, to help inform clients of best practice, share recommendations, and protect client interests and reputation. Ability to develop accurate commercials and contributed to new business development to grow the Edelman business. Desired Candidate Profile 8 to 10 years experience working with leading agencies. Experience working in the corporate sector is a must. Strong knowledge and experience in putting together communication strategies, tactical planning, and being the client lead. Ability to foster strong relations with clients, ultimately ensuring work is complete, delivered on time and earning their trust. Writing skills is a given - ability to offer juniors constructive feedback on how to strengthen content pieces. Selling in those concepts to clients and seeing them through to execution. Fluency in Arabic is required for this role