Strategic PR Account Manager — Retail (Hybrid, UAE)

Edelman Smithfield; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development resources

Job summary

Edelman in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking an Account Manager to oversee day-to-day account work, counsel clients on tactical implementations, and lead on select accounts. The role offers interaction with senior teams and exposure to high-profile brands in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has PR experience, strong UAE media relations, and proven project management capabilities with the ability to guide juniors and handle multiple accounts under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Understanding of public relations
• Experience with retail clients
• Client-facing experience and tactical counsel
• Strong UAE media relations with English outlets
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Experience guiding junior employees and managing multiple accounts
• Strong communication, negotiation and content development abilities

Responsibilities

• Proposal writing, content development and research
• Account management including leading client and internal meetings
• Account monitoring, reporting and analysis
• Manage medium to large projects and supplier coordination
• Provide client counsel on tactical implementation
• Assist in developing and preparing new business proposals and presentations

Skills

Public relations understanding

Retail client experience

Client facing experience

UAE media relations

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Content development

Job description

Edelman in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking an Account Manager to oversee day-to-day account work, counsel clients on tactical implementations, and lead on select accounts. The role offers interaction with senior teams and exposure to high-profile brands in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has PR experience, strong UAE media relations, and proven project management capabilities with the ability to guide juniors and handle multiple accounts under tight deadlines.