Account Manager, Reputation

THE ROLE Your role involves managing day-to-day account work and providing support to senior team members. You will have a frequent interaction with the client providing counsel on tactical implementation. You may also be the primary lead on some accounts within the team and will have the opportunity to work on a number of high-profile brands. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Proposal writing and review, content development and research. Account management, including leading clients and internal meetings. Account monitoring, reporting and analysis. Manage medium to large sized projects across account programmes, including the management of suppliers. Client counsel, both tactical implementation and general day-to-day contact Assist in developing and preparing new business proposals and presentations. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Ideally someone with an understanding of public relations and experience working with retail clients. Previous client facing experience, including providing tactical counsel. Strong UAE media relations with English media outlets Strong project management skills Effective time management, and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst managing multiple accounts Experience guiding junior employees. Ability to communicate effectively, including skills in negotiation and obtaining cooperation. Strong content development skills, and experience drafting press releases, media alerts, bylined articles, features

Desired Candidate Profile

Ideally someone with an understanding of public relations and experience working with retail clients. Previous client facing experience, including providing tactical counsel. Strong UAE media relations with English media outlets Strong project management skills Effective time management, and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst managing multiple accounts Experience guiding junior employees. Ability to communicate effectively, including skills in negotiation and obtaining cooperation. Strong content development skills, and experience drafting press releases, media alerts, bylined articles, features etc.