Dubai Research & Insights Account Manager

Edelman Intelligence; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Intelligence in Dubai is seeking an Account Manager to oversee medium to large-scale research projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams across the UAE and EMEA. The role covers quantitative and/or qualitative methods and requires strong communication and a deep understanding of the Middle East market.

You will lead project design, planning, data analysis, and storytelling reports, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to new business proposals.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, marketing, communications, social or political science, statistics, economics, or any other relevant field
• Previous hands-on experience within Research & Insights either at an agency or in-house
• Strong understanding of the Middle East region, including its cultural nuances, geopolitical landscape, and business environment
• Fluency in English. Fluency in Arabic and other languages is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience in data and statistical analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Methodological design (primary and/or secondary): scope of work, research tools, deliverables
• Project planning and internal resource management
• Tracking project-related costs and revenues to ensure their commercial profitability
• Data analysis (from primary and secondary sources) and creation of storytelling reports
• Development of recommendations and key insights
• Creation of presentations for internal stakeholders at Edelman for our end clients
• Providing strategic and consultative guidance to the Edelman teams and our end clients
• Working on several projects at the same time (in different subject areas and with different teams)
• Managing stakeholders' relationships, both internal and external Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality client servicing
• Training junior profiles and sharing knowledge when relevant
• Efficiently delegating tasks and setting clear goals for more junior team members
• Providing team members with ongoing constructive feedback
• Proposal writing, including methodological design and costing
• Developing presentations using visual storytelling Identifying growth opportunities for existing clients

Skills

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Cultural awareness

Data storytelling

Education

University degree in business/marketing/communications/social or political science/economics

Tools

Brandwatch

TalkWalker

Meltwater

Synthesio

Global Web Index

Job description

Edelman Intelligence in Dubai is seeking an Account Manager to oversee medium to large-scale research projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams across the UAE and EMEA. The role covers quantitative and/or qualitative methods and requires strong communication and a deep understanding of the Middle East market.

You will lead project design, planning, data analysis, and storytelling reports, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to new business proposals.