Account Manager Technology Abu Dhabi (Remote)

Account Manager Technology Abu Dhabi | Edelman | United ArabEmirates

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future wherethe currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on threepromises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity ismomentum.

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Account Manager Technology Abu Dhabi | Edelman | United Arab Emirates

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

ABOUT US

Edelman 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 ROLE

You will be the business-minded steward of our client relationship and is 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 compose and can manage a demanding, chaotic client with patience.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- You will have the ability to create programs, recommend plans considering a variety of platforms, channels, and audiences.
- Develop content and edit written documents, documents will include press materials, proposals, plans, budgets, and issues management documents.
- Maintains understanding of the client’s 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’s next, helps clients get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities and barriers to success; takes appropriate action.
- Demonstrates empathy for clients – understands client’s 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

- With four plus years of experience, strong project management skills, bilingual preferred not necessary.
- Strong communication – active listening and ability to persuade and negotiate.
- Excellent writing skills – ability to draft and edit material including speeches, press releases and briefing documents in English and Arabic.
- Experience of working in the Energy Sector.
- 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.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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