Account Manager

APCO Worldwide LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to support clients through policy research and strategic advocacy. This role involves analyzing regulatory developments, preparing reports, and contributing to client strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public affairs, with excellent project management skills and the ability to nurture client relationships. Join a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a collaborative work environment, where your insights will help shape impactful strategies for clients across the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in public affairs or policy analysis.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on policy issues and provide analysis.
• Assist in creating stakeholder maps and preparing briefing documents.
• Support project management activities and manage client relationships.

Skills

Policy Research

Stakeholder Mapping

Strategic Advocacy

Project Management

Data Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

University degree in Public Policy

Degree in International Relations

Degree in Communications

Job description

Role
The Account Manager role supports clients through policy research, stakeholder mapping, and strategic advocacy. It involves analysing regulatory developments, preparing briefings and reports, coordinating project timelines, and contributing to client strategies. The candidate will help drive new business, manage stakeholder engagement, and support the growth of APCO’s MENA Public Affairs team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on policy issues, legislative/regulatory developments, and provide analysis on the impact to the various industry with recommendations for clients.
• Gather information from diverse sources, analyse data, and prepare reports and documents as per the client’s requirements.
• Assist in creating stakeholder maps, preparing briefing documents, and developing stakeholder profiles.
• Contribute to the drafting of correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining database of relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of materials for advocacy efforts, such as situation analysis reports and position papers, briefing notes and presentations.
• Analyse the political and social landscape, identify key issues, and support the formulation of effective strategies and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes.
• Support project management activities, including coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Play an active role in new business and helping further grow the MENA Public Affairs team.
• Attend think tanks and other policy and industry events and provide key insights.
• Nurture client relationships, assist the management of client teams, take ownership of client and new business projects.
• Leverage senior level relationships within APCO and beyond to further build client relationships.
• Assist in driving and leading internal and client meetings, offer knowledgeable observations and suggestions, establish credibility by insights shared, encourage and motivate others to communicate ideas on strategy and tactics.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of experience in public affairs, policy analysis, or strategic communications
• University degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to conduct policy research and deliver strategic analysis
• Experience developing stakeholder maps, profiles, and briefing materials
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate timelines and deliverables

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.