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Account Manager - Dubai

YKONE
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
Account managementProject managementClient relationship managementEvent planning and executionInfluencer managementCampaign execution

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About the Company

YKONE is a global marketing group serving fashion, luxury, travel, and beauty brands.

The company uses creative and data-driven approaches for international brand and influencer projects.

The role is based in Dubai Design District, UAE.

Role Overview

The role combines account management and international project management responsibilities.

The position reports to the International Client Director and joins the International Project Management team.

The role manages client relationships, day-to-day account operations, and project delivery.

Client and Project Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and understand their business goals.
  • Address client requests, provide project updates, and support long-term client partnerships.
  • Oversee projects from start to finish and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
  • Coordinate with creative, production, strategy, and other internal teams.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively address risks or roadblocks.

Events and Influencer Activations

  • Plan events with clients in line with brand identity and business objectives.
  • Manage venues, vendors, talent, event logistics, and on-site execution.
  • Integrate influencer activations, content creation, and strategic messaging into events.
  • Oversee post-event data collection, performance analysis, and client reporting.

Strategy and Growth

  • Support strategic plans for client accounts and contribute insights and recommendations.
  • Support the Client Partner or Managing Director in executing strategies and achieving KPIs.
  • Identify upsell opportunities and contribute to proposals and pitches.

Budget and Reporting

  • Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively.
  • Prepare budget estimates, track expenses, and communicate variances.
  • Coordinate with finance on timely billing and payment collection.
  • Track project performance and present results and recommendations to clients.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
  • Three to five years of account management or project management experience, ideally in a marketing or agency environment.
  • Proven experience managing client relationships, delivering projects, and planning or executing events.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Preferred Skills

  • Influencer management and campaign execution experience is preferred.
  • Experience with project management and reporting tools such as Monday.com, Salesforce, or Google Workspace is preferred.
  • Experience with social media, influencer marketing, and digital campaign ecosystems is preferred.
  • Experience working with creative, strategy, production, and talent teams is preferred.

Application

  • Applicants should submit a resume or CV.

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