Account Director/ Director, Financial Services
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
ABOUT US
We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients.
Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders.
The Role
The Role
You will be the business-minded steward of our client relationship and is entrusted and empowered to ensure both the clients\xe2\x80\x99 and agency\xe2\x80\x99s business objectives are met. You will effectively identify and anticipate business problems and help clients solve them through applying deep industry and tactical knowledge.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will have the ability to create programs considering a variety of platforms, channels, and audiences.
- Maintains understanding of the clients\xe2\x80\x99 businesses, priorities, pain points and competitive landscape.
- Stays knowledgeable about markets, sectors and channels in which clients operate; uses internal/external resources to address knowledge gaps for self and team.
- Anticipates what\xe2\x80\x99s next; helps clients get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities and understands clients\xe2\x80\x99 mindset, challenges (personal, professional, internal and external) and barriers to success; takes appropriate action.
- Demonstrates empathy for clients \xe2\x80\x93 understands clients\xe2\x80\x99 mindset, challenges (personal, professional, internal, and external) and barriers to success; takes appropriate action.
- Balances the needs of the client and the needs of the firm
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, management consulting, media or publishing.
- Strong communication \xe2\x80\x93 active listening and ability to persuade and negotiate.
- Excellent English writing skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to draft and edit B2B material including white papers and opinion editorials.
- Understands industry specialty areas, including investments, ESG and climate change.
- Experience of working in the UAE for business/government clients, preferably in Abu Dhabi
- Confidence in presenting ideas and providing counsel to internal and external audiences.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- High emotional intelligence and sound judgment
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities and effectively lead a team.
WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S IN IT FOR YOU?
- An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge and enable you.
- We offer hybrid work environment where you can work from home 2x in a week.
- Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills
- A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced \xe2\x80\x93 and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.
- A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age\xe2\x80\x99s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report\xe2\x80\x99s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor\xe2\x80\x99s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
For more information please visit: www.edelman.com
For more information please visit: www.edelman.com
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1503043
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned