Freelance Account Manager - Business Development and Trade Marketing for Tourism (GCC)
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mc Group is the No.1 communication agency in Europe, the No.1 in GCC/MENA, No. 6 in Asia Pacific, and No. 11 worldwide.
As the only German-led global communication network, mc Group is present in more than 80 countries on all five continents.
Moreover, mc Group is the world market leader in Nation Branding including tourism promotion and investment promotion.
As a fully integrated agency, mc Group’s portfolio includes public relation, advertising and media planning, social media and digital, sport/youth/music marketing, event management and TV production.
Our clients include major national and international brands, associations, governmental institutions, and media companies.
We’re Hiring: Freelance Account Manager - Business Development and Trade Marketing for Tourism (GCC)
**UAE-based \|
*Freelance / Contract***
We are looking for a proactive, strategic, and highly organized
Account Manager Business Development and Trade Marketing
to support our work on Oman tourism across GCC markets (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait).
If you’re a strong communicator who thrives on building partnerships, developing business opportunities, and driving impactful promotional campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is subject to strict selection criteria, so please apply only if you fulfil the requirements below
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement business development and trade marketing strategies to grow clients presence across GCC markets
- Identify and build strategic relationships with travel trade partners and MICE stakeholders
- Drive co-marketing partnerships and commercial opportunities to increase demand and market share
- Provide ongoing market intelligence, identifying trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning
- Serve as the main point of contact for day-to-day communication, coordination, and project execution
- Translate client needs into clear deliverables and ensure timely delivery of services
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to align on objectives and campaign direction
- Monitor project performance and identify opportunities for increased impact and growth
- Prepare regular updates, reports, and follow-up materials
Requirements
- **Over 10 years of experience**
- in business development, trade marketing, and account management within the tourism and travel industry.
- Proven track record in developing partnerships and driving business growth for tourism destinations
- Strong experience in GCC markets
- Strong network within travel trade and tourism stakeholders in the region
- Native Arabic speaker with excellent command of English (C1 level or above)
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational abilities; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-driven, reliable, and comfortable working in a freelance/independent setup
What We Offer
- Flexible freelance contract
- Remote work with an adaptable schedule
- Opportunity to collaborate with an international, multidisciplinary team
- Long-term partnership potential for the right candidate
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