Account Director

About the Vacancy

Viola Communications, based in Abu Dhabi is the largest integrated communications agency in UAE and is about to ride a resurgent wave in the post pandemic phase.

We have this brand-new role of an Arabic speaking Account Director - Integrated communications to be based in Abu Dhabi.

It is a permanent, full time role which will require the candidate to be based in / flexible to relocate to Abu Dhabi, due to the specific and dynamic needs of the role.

The role will be a senior addition to our integrated communications structure which is expanding due to the various large-scale integrated communication clients.

If you love communications strategy, a fantastic work environment (experience it, to believe it!) with a great learning environment, then perhaps this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the formulation and articulation of MarCom strategy for assigned accounts
• Prepare a Communication Plan for the brands based on client and partner agencies input. Update Plan on quarterly basis
• Act as brand custodian for account brands and take ownership for the growth and positioning of the brands
• Identify opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell other services or enhance current scope and keep CSD updated on any leads for joint accounts
• Ensure compliance with the processes through ongoing monitoring and review in account teams
• Identify intelligent proactive initiatives that can add value to client brands; lead brainstorming session involving account teams and CS Director to finalize the proactive initiative to be presented to clients for approval and buy in
• Lead briefing to execution for critical campaigns
• Collaborate with the stakeholders to ensure a thorough brief is in place and getting the necessary approvals, if needed
• Participating in briefing sessions for the Creative team ensuring a uniform team understanding
• Ensure all client deliverables are according to brief, guidelines and budget and within set deadlines
• Lead brainstorming on Activation ideas with account teams, presentation to clients and oversee execution
• Deal with any job coordination issues at an interdepartmental level and with clients as needed
• Prepare a Job Costing for all projects to estimate costs involved in terms of man-hours and overheads
• Monitoring team members performance, ensuring all projects deliverables are streamlined with the objectives set
• Calculate and analyze variances in terms of time and costs based on time sheet analysis and overheads
• Report job profitability and variances to CS Director / Group Account Director as required. Discuss corrective actions required
• Work closely with Finance to resolve invoicing and collections and other financial management issues related to the accounts

Required Skills

• At least 8 years of experience in the communications / advertising industry
• Must be an Arabic speaker
• A qualification in media studies / mass communications will be an advantage
• Prior experience in managing teams in an Agency setting
• Experience with clients in the government sector will be an advantage
• Based in / flexible to relocate to Abu Dhabi, due to the dynamics of the role
• If the above sounds interesting, we'd love to hear from you!