Account Director

A growing events and experiential agency in Dubai is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Account Director. The role leads major client relationships, oversees high-profile events and contributes directly to the growth of the business. This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished events professional who combines client management, business development, strategic planning and event delivery with strong commercial accountability. It comes with a structured, performance-based pathway to Chief Operating Officer for the right candidate. Experience 10 to 15+ years of experience in event management, experiential or brand activation agencies At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Account Director, Head of Events or similar) Proven track record delivering large-scale corporate and government events in the UAE/GCC Experience managing luxury brand, corporate and government clients Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across accounts, events, production and creative Commercial Skills A demonstrable record of winning new business and growing existing accounts Strong financial management: budgets, P&L, costing and gross profit targets Experienced in leading pitches, proposals and contract negotiations Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial approvals Able to produce accurate revenue forecasts and management reports Leadership and Personal Skills A strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach Excellent communicator, confident presenting to C-level and senior government stakeholders Able to manage multiple high-value events and clients at the same time under pressure Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into a COO role Network An established UAE/GCC client network across corporate, government and luxury sectors Strong relationships within the regional events and supplier community Education and Other Bachelor s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or a related field Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage) Based in the UAE or willing to relocate immediately Valid UAE driving licence preferred A competitive salary plus commission, based on performance A structured, performance-based career pathway to Chief Operating Officer Progression through Executive Director / Head of Operations to COO, based on agreed milestones A senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director The opportunity to lead major corporate, government and luxury brand accounts Direct involvement in growing the company into a leading events business The chance to support expansion into new GCC markets Full-time, permanent role based in Dubai (Oasis Mall) Desired Candidate Profile 10 to 15+ years of experience in event management, experiential or brand activation agencies At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Account Director, Head of Events or similar) Proven track record delivering large-scale corporate and government events in the UAE/GCC Experience managing luxury brand, corporate and government clients Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across accounts, events, production and creative Commercial Skills A demonstrable record of winning new business and growing existing accounts Strong financial management: budgets, P&L, costing and gross profit targets Experienced in leading pitches, proposals and contract negotiations Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial approvals Able to produce accurate revenue forecasts and management reports Leadership and Personal Skills A strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach Excellent communicator, confident presenting to C-level and senior government stakeholders Able to manage multiple high-value events and clients at the same time under pressure Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into a COO role Network An established UAE/GCC client network across corporate, government and luxury sectors Strong relationships within the regional events and supplier community Education and Other Bachelor s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or a related field Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage) Based in the UAE or willing to relocate immediately Valid UAE driving licence preferred