Account Manager-Dxb

Advertising Dubai, Dubai


Description

Position at MRM

The Agency
MRM is a leading marketing agency. Through a strong foundation in strategy, data science, technology and creativity, MRM helps transform businesses by helping brands grow meaningful relationships with people.  
The agency was named a “Best Workplaces for Innovators” by Fast Company, B2B Agency of the Year from the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), a four-years-and-counting run as Gartner “Leader” in Global Marketing Agencies Magic Quadrant from 2017-2020  
MRM is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) and a top agency in the McCann Worldgroup network, with 35-plus offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. 
 
The Role 
  • Day-to-day lead and across key accounts.
  • Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders working closely to ensure teams are briefed and projects / campaigns are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Management and overseeing of our creative team with production suppliers for real assets (gifting, social media photography stands, LED screens etc).
  • Regular trips to Saudi Arabia (1-4 times per year), may be required to oversee Installation of physical events assets and liaise with partners/stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Interviews with key players to define scope and resources available/required for certain undefined, abstract workstreams.
  • Oversee and assist the measurement team in surveying members of the public.
 
The Proof 
  • Account Management experience across blue chip / global client/start-up (fast paced)
  • An understanding of project processes across from briefing through delivery.
  • Events or Producer experience very advantageous.
  • Experience liaising with creative teams, on the ground production partners, producing real assets. Example of similar, physical Items (gifting) to social media photography stands.
  • Popup event experience setup (beneficial but not essential).
  • Experience working with and keeping external partners, on track and progressing at a fast pace.
  • Bonus: Experience working with external training providers specifically and understanding the process of training people.
  • Bonus: Experience In the service excellence/hospitality Industry (Understanding of the training, developing of people process).
  • Experience of working Saudi Arabia, extremely beneficial, but not essential. Middle East, GCC, experience helpful.
 
The Person 
  • Proactive person, who Is energetic and self-starting.
  • A generalist by nature, who can turn hand to multiple areas (as required) with quick learning curve.
  • Used to dealing with abstraction, and fast paced projects with tight timelines.
  • Ability to think on feet, to come up with solutions to issues.
  • Thoughtful communicator (listen's deeply first and asks questions, before jumping to conclusions)
  • Positive and empowered mindset and energy.
  • Bias towards focusing on what you can do, not what may be holding you back.
  • A people person who Is generally likeable by stakeholders, clients and team.
  • Team Player (used to working in teams and aligning), sense of humour helps.
  • Confident and clear communicator with quick follow up.
  • Willing to go the extra mile and roll up sleeves to make a project success (if required).
  • A sponge for new Information (proactive in learning context for project and also self-development)