Senior Account Manager (Seconded role) Abu Dhabi ( 2month contract)

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

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

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.

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’ 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 understands clients’ mindset, challenges (personal, professional, internal and external) and barriers to success; takes appropriate action​.
• Demonstrates empathy for clients – understands clients’ 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 eight + years of experience, strong project management skills, bilingual preferred.
• Strong communication – active listening and ability to persuade and negotiate. ​
• Excellent English writing skills – 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’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.

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.