Account Director

A growing events and experiential agency in Dubai is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Account Director. The role leads major client relationships, oversees high-profile events and contributes directly to the growth of the business.

This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished events professional who combines client management, business development, strategic planning and event delivery with strong commercial accountability. It comes with a structured, performance-based pathway to Chief Operating Officer for the right candidate.

Requirements

Experience

- 10 to 15+ years of experience in event management, experiential or brand activation agencies - At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Account Director, Head of Events or similar) - Proven track record delivering large-scale corporate and government events in the UAE/GCC - Experience managing luxury brand, corporate and government clients - Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across accounts, events, production and creative

Commercial Skills

- A demonstrable record of winning new business and growing existing accounts - Strong financial management: budgets, P&L, costing and gross profit targets - Experienced in leading pitches, proposals and contract negotiations - Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial approvals - Able to produce accurate revenue forecasts and management reports

Leadership and Personal Skills

- A strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach - Excellent communicator, confident presenting to C-level and senior government stakeholders - Able to manage multiple high-value events and clients at the same time under pressure - Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills - An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into a COO role

Network

- An established UAE/GCC client network across corporate, government and luxury sectors - Strong relationships within the regional events and supplier community

Education and Other

- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or a related field - Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage) - Based in the UAE or willing to relocate immediately - Valid UAE driving licence preferred

Benefits

- A competitive salary plus commission, based on performance - A structured, performance-based career pathway to Chief Operating Officer - Progression through Executive Director / Head of Operations to COO, based on agreed milestones - A senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director - The opportunity to lead major corporate, government and luxury brand accounts - Direct involvement in growing the company into a leading events business - The chance to support expansion into new GCC markets - Full-time, permanent role based in Dubai (Oasis Mall)