Account Director, Abu Dhabi (Arabic Speaker)

ABOUT US
Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today's socially charged, digital environment. We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot.

THE ROLE
This is a fully SECONDED role to our client in Abu Dhabi. You will be the business-minded steward of our client relationship and is entrusted and empowered to ensure both the clients' and agency's business objectives are met. You will effectively identify and anticipate business problems and help clients solve them through applying deep industry and tactical knowledge. A can-do attitude, team player, calm and composed, and can manage a demanding, chaotic client with patience.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. You will have the ability to create programs, recommend plans considering a variety of platforms, channels, and audiences.
2. Maintains understanding of the clients' businesses, priorities, pain points and competitive landscape.
3. Stays knowledgeable about markets, sectors and channels in which clients operate; uses internal/external resources to address knowledge gaps for self and team.
4. Anticipates what's next; helps clients get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities and understands clients' mindset, challenges (personal, professional, internal and external) and barriers to success; takes appropriate action.
5. Demonstrates empathy for clients – understands clients' mindset, challenges (personal, professional, internal, and external) and barriers to success; takes appropriate action.
6. Balances the needs of the client and the needs of the firm.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
With six to eight years of experience, strong project management skills, bilingual preferred not necessary. Strong communication – active listening and ability to persuade and negotiate. Excellent English writing skills – ability to draft and edit material including speeches, press releases and briefing documents. You are a generalist – who is happy to learn about various sectors and perform as per their needs. Experience of working in the UAE for brand clients – from product launches to customer activations, you can think it all. Confidence in presenting ideas and providing counsel to internal and external audiences. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. High emotional intelligence and sound judgment. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities and effectively lead a team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge, and enable you. Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills. A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced – and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are. A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.