Senior Account Director — Luxury Events & Growth

THA by ARMONIA; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus commission

Career progression to COO

Permanent full-time role in Dubai

Job summary

THA by ARMONIA in Dubai is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead major client relationships and oversee high-profile events. The role blends client management, strategic planning and delivery with strong commercial accountability, guiding growth and profitability.

This senior leadership position offers a structured, performance-based pathway to Chief Operating Officer for the right candidate, with direct reporting to the Managing Director and exposure to UAE/GCC government and luxury

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in event management or related agencies
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Account Director, Head of Events or similar)
• Proven track record delivering large-scale UAE/GCC events

Responsibilities

• Manage major client relationships and grow accounts
• Oversee high-profile corporate and government events
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across accounts, events, production and creative
• Develop strategic plans and maintain strong commercial accountability

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Financial management

Proposal / pitch leadership

Contract negotiations

Forecasting & reporting

Leadership & team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or related field

Job description

THA by ARMONIA in Dubai is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead major client relationships and oversee high-profile events. The role blends client management, strategic planning and delivery with strong commercial accountability, guiding growth and profitability.

This senior leadership position offers a structured, performance-based pathway to Chief Operating Officer for the right candidate, with direct reporting to the Managing Director and exposure to UAE/GCC government and luxury