Social Media Account Manager

Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking an experienced Social Media Account Manager to join our Dubai team, handling a high-profile skincare brand for the Middle East region. You will act as the main client liaison, coordinating creative, strategy and paid media teams to deliver culturally relevant content across platforms.

You will manage Arabic and Spanish copy, ensure brand alignment, and provide performance insights to optimise engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in social media account management within marketing, creative or digital agencies.
• Fluent in both Arabic and Spanish with excellent written communication skills.
• Experience with skincare/beauty or FMCG brands is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, formats, audience behavior and regional trends.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multiple internal teams and deliverables.
• Knowledge of content strategy, editorial planning, social calendars and campaign execution.
• Able to analyse performance and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, passionate about social media and beauty.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationship with the client as the main point of contact for social media activity.
• Oversee social media account management across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.).
• Support development and execution of social media strategies, content calendars and always-on campaigns.
• Collaborate with creative, content, strategy, influencer and paid media teams for integrated campaigns.
• Manage content planning, briefings, approvals and publishing to meet brand guidelines and deadlines.
• Ensure content is culturally relevant for Arabic-speaking audiences in the region.
• Review Arabic & Spanish copy, captions and assets for tone and sensitivity.
• Monitor performance, prepare reports and provide actionable insights to improve engagement.
• Stay updated on trends, beauty industry developments and new formats.
• Support influencer collaborations, community management and social listening as needed.
• Manage timelines, deliverables and workflows to deliver campaigns efficiently.

Skills

Social media management

Client relationship management

Content strategy

Analytics & reporting

Project management

Arabic/Spanish bilingual

Job description

Account Manager - Social Media

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Global Marketing Agency

Client: Global Skincare Brand

Language: Fluent Arabic & Spanish

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Social Media Account Manager to join a leading global marketing agency in Dubai, working on a high-profile global skincare brand.

This is an exciting opportunity for a social media professional with a strong understanding of the beauty and skincare industry, a passion for digital culture and the ability to manage social media accounts across multiple platforms and markets.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact between the client and internal agency teams, ensuring social media strategies are translated into engaging, culturally relevant content that resonates with audiences across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the client, acting as a trusted point of contact for all social media activity.
• Oversee social media account management across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other relevant channels.
• Support the development and execution of social media strategies, content calendars and always-on campaigns aligned with brand objectives.
• Work closely with creative, content, strategy, influencer and paid media teams to deliver integrated social media campaigns.
• Manage content planning, briefings, approvals and publishing, ensuring all deliverables meet brand guidelines and deadlines.
• Ensure content is culturally relevant and appropriately adapted for Arabic-speaking audiences across the region.
• Review Arabic & Spanish copy, captions and creative assets to ensure accuracy, tone of voice and cultural sensitivity.
• Monitor social media performance, prepare reports and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve engagement and overall results.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, platform updates, beauty industry developments and emerging content formats.
• Support influencer collaborations, community management and social listening initiatives where required.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables and internal workflows, ensuring campaigns are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Identify opportunities to grow the account, improve performance and deliver added value to the client.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in social media account management within a marketing, creative or digital agency.
• Fluent in both Arabic and Spanish, with excellent written communication skills
• Previous experience working with skincare, beauty, cosmetics or FMCG brands is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content formats, audience behaviour and regional digital trends.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multiple internal teams and deliverables.
• Good understanding of content strategy, editorial planning, social media calendars and campaign execution.
• Confident analysing social media performance and translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced agency environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for social media and beauty.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a confident and culturally aware social media professional who understands how to bring global brands to life for regional audiences. You are equally comfortable managing client relationships, coordinating creative teams and getting into the detail of content, captions and campaign performance.

You understand nuances of communicating with Arabic-speakers and can ensure content feels authentic, relevant and engaging rather than simply translated.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to work on a globally recognized skincare brand, we would love to hear from you.