Strategic Account Director — Government & Digital (Remote)

Element; Abu Dhabi; Hybride; AED 480 000 - 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Element MEA is supporting a leading Dubai-based creative and digital agency in appointing an Account Director on a full-time maternity cover contract to lead a prestigious multi-faceted Abu Dhabi Government account. The role is hybrid and remote-first, with on-site client meetings in Abu Dhabi as needed, and reports to the Group Managing Director.

You must be based in the UAE with your own transport. Key responsibilities include steering high-level government relationships, leading

Qualifications

• 8+ years of agency account management experience.
• UAE or Abu Dhabi Government experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on understanding of Social Media, Performance and Media Buying, Web Development, SEO/GEO and Content Marketing.

Responsabilités

• Lead the relationship with senior government stakeholders, managing complex expectations and approvals.
• Chair monthly steering reviews and lead weekly status meetings on-site and virtually in Abu Dhabi.
• Provide strategic counsel on integrated communications and digital transformation.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across Social Media, Paid Performance, Media Buying, Website, SEO GEO and Content Marketing.
• Turn government mandates into clear account plans, scopes of work and creative briefs; own quality across client deliverables.
• Own the account P&L, retainer utilization, margins, billing, media spend reconciliations and vendor costs.
• Report account performance forecasts and resource needs to agency leadership and identify growth opportunities.

Connaissances

Account management

Executive presence

Communication

Strategic advisory

Description du poste

Element MEA is supporting a leading Dubai-based creative and digital agency in appointing an Account Director on a full-time maternity cover contract to lead a prestigious multi-faceted Abu Dhabi Government account. The role is hybrid and remote-first, with on-site client meetings in Abu Dhabi as needed, and reports to the Group Managing Director.

You must be based in the UAE with your own transport. Key responsibilities include steering high-level government relationships, leading