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Senior Account Manager (Seconded)

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in UAE
Posted on October 6, 2024

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ABOUT USEdelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today's socially charged, digital environment.We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot.THE ROLEYou will be the business-minded steward of our client relationship and be entrusted and empowered to ensure both the clients' and agency's business objectives are met. You will effectively identify and anticipate business problems and help clients solve them through applying deep industry and tactical knowledge. A can-do attitude, team player, calm and composed, and able to manage a demanding, chaotic client with patience.KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCreate programs and recommend plans considering a variety of platforms, channels, and audiences.Maintain understanding of the clients' businesses, priorities, pain points, and competitive landscape.Stay knowledgeable about markets, sectors, and channels in which clients operate; use internal/external resources to address knowledge gaps for self and team.Anticipate what's next; help clients get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities, understanding clients' mindset, challenges, and barriers to success; take appropriate action.Demonstrate empathy for clients; understand clients' mindset, challenges, and barriers to success; take appropriate action.Balance the needs of the client and the needs of the firm.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSSix to eight years of experience, strong project management skills; bilingual preferred but not necessary.Strong communication skills - active listening and ability to persuade and negotiate.Excellent English writing skills - ability to draft and edit material including speeches, press releases, and briefing documents.Generalist who is happy to learn about various sectors and perform as per their needs.Experience working in the UAE for brand clients - from product launches to customer activations.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'S 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.Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills.A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced - 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.If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and provide feedback. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain your profile as an active applicant for future consideration.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's 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report's 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor's 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.comClick here to view a short video about life at Edelman.

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