Associate Director - ENERGY
TALENTMATE
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
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.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
You will act as Subject Matter Expert and participate in key pitches and client meetings.
You will provide support to private sector and governmental clients across the Middle East.
Builds strong relationships with clients and maintains strong external sector-specific relationships and networks.
Guides clients and teams to achieve business objectives with strategic and creative ideas that yield real impact.
You will be the senior client point of contact, accountable for overall profitability, quality, relationship, and client satisfaction of corporate clients owned and served in Middle East market.
Partners with the business manager and resource manager to ensure profitability targets and allocations are being met.
Accountable for developing and operationalizing Client Development Plans: growth and diversification of the business, including identifying, generating, and coordinating organic growth opportunities; and team, including sharing best practice, coordinating efforts, identifying gaps and training staff.
Knowledge & Skills
At least 10 years’ experience within an agency environment – Middle East experience would be a bonus.
Experience in the Energy or Oil and Gas sector is a must.
Excellent level of written and spoken English. Arabic writing would be a bonus.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, and can work in an agile, lean environment in which we collaborate in real-time with clients and partners.
Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes.
Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow.
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Excellent understanding of the media landscape, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative.
Demonstrate ability to lead and convert new business opportunities.
Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing and forecasting.
Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
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.
Job Details
Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.edelman.com Job Function: Management Company Industry/
Sector: Public Relations and Communications Services
What We Offer
About The Company
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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.
- Edelman Middle East has an immediate opening for an experienced (B2B) Associate Director within our Energy practice.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
You will act as Subject Matter Expert and participate in key pitches and client meetings.
You will provide support to private sector and governmental clients across the Middle East.
Builds strong relationships with clients and maintains strong external sector-specific relationships and networks.
Guides clients and teams to achieve business objectives with strategic and creative ideas that yield real impact.
You will be the senior client point of contact, accountable for overall profitability, quality, relationship, and client satisfaction of corporate clients owned and served in Middle East market.
Partners with the business manager and resource manager to ensure profitability targets and allocations are being met.
Accountable for developing and operationalizing Client Development Plans: growth and diversification of the business, including identifying, generating, and coordinating organic growth opportunities; and team, including sharing best practice, coordinating efforts, identifying gaps and training staff.
Knowledge & Skills
At least 10 years’ experience within an agency environment – Middle East experience would be a bonus.
Experience in the Energy or Oil and Gas sector is a must.
Excellent level of written and spoken English. Arabic writing would be a bonus.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, and can work in an agile, lean environment in which we collaborate in real-time with clients and partners.
Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes.
Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow.
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Excellent understanding of the media landscape, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative.
Demonstrate ability to lead and convert new business opportunities.
Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing and forecasting.
Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
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.
Job Details
Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.edelman.com Job Function: Management Company Industry/
Sector: Public Relations and Communications Services
What We Offer
About The Company
Searching, interviewing and hiring are all part of the professional life. The TALENTMATE Portal idea is to fill and help professionals doing one of them by bringing together the requisites under One Roof. Whether you're hunting for your Next Job Opportunity or Looking for Potential Employers, we're here to lend you a Helping Hand.
Report
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