Account Manager - Events & Exhibitions

Taj HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj HR in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Account Manager to nurture client relationships and translate client needs into actionable briefs. You will oversee proposals, timelines, and budgets while coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality projects.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with a proven track record in UAE events/marketing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Account Management, Client Servicing, Events, Advertising, or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into effective creative briefs.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, quotations, and project timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and deliverables.
• Work towards agreed targets and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts and generate additional business.
• Act as the main point of contact between clients and the project team.

Skills

Account management

Client servicing

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

CRM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
• Understand client requirements and translate them into effective creative briefs
• Prepare proposals, presentations, quotations, and project timelines
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and deliverables
• Work towards agreed targets and KPIs
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts and generate additional business
• Act as the main point of contact between clients and the project team

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Account Management, Client Servicing, Events, Advertising, or Marketing
• Strong knowledge and experience in the UAE events/marketing industry
• Proven experience managing clients and projects
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Target- and KPI-driven mindset
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be currently based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai
• UAE market experience is highly preferred