Strategic Account Director – UAE Growth Leader

Liwa Content.Driven; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Liwa Content.Driven is seeking an experienced Account Director who can build strong client partnerships and act as a strategic marketing consultant to clients in the UAE. This role demands leadership across strategy, creative, content, digital and production, with responsibility for account growth, profitability and mentoring a servicing team.

The candidate will manage and grow key accounts in the UAE and be open to opportunities in international markets where relevant, driving client success

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of advertising, creative, digital, content or integrated agency experience.
• Proven ability to lead senior client relationships.
• Strong strategic and consultative approach to client management.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with key clients and senior stakeholders.
• Act as a marketing consultant and strategic partner, not just receiving briefs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Grow account revenue while maintaining profitability.
• Mentor Account Managers and Account Executives.
• Lead strategic reviews and new business opportunities in UAE.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client leadership

Business understanding

Integrated marketing knowledge

Commercial awareness

Team management

Presentation & negotiation

Job description

Liwa Content.Driven is seeking an experienced Account Director who can build strong client partnerships and act as a strategic marketing consultant to clients in the UAE. This role demands leadership across strategy, creative, content, digital and production, with responsibility for account growth, profitability and mentoring a servicing team.

The candidate will manage and grow key accounts in the UAE and be open to opportunities in international markets where relevant, driving client success