Senior Account Director, UAE Growth & Partnerships

Kijamii; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kijamii is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead its UAE client business, overseeing both retainer and campaign projects. This hands‑on role involves client leadership, commercial ownership, and ensuring high-quality delivery through collaboration across diverse teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in the advertising/creative/digital agency sector, preferably in the UAE/GCC market, and must be a native or fluent Arabic speaker. Strong relationship-building and commercial skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in an advertising/creative/digital agency.
• Experience in the UAE/GCC market.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow Kijamii’s UAE client portfolio.
• Lead the strategic direction of UAE clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery across retainers and campaigns.

Skills

Client leadership

Commercial understanding

Relationship building

Fluent Arabic

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Kijamii is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead its UAE client business, overseeing both retainer and campaign projects. This hands‑on role involves client leadership, commercial ownership, and ensuring high-quality delivery through collaboration across diverse teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in the advertising/creative/digital agency sector, preferably in the UAE/GCC market, and must be a native or fluent Arabic speaker. Strong relationship-building and commercial skills are essential for success.