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.RequirementsExperience10 to 15+ years of experience in event management, experiential or brand activation agenciesAt 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/GCCExperience managing luxury brand, corporate and government clientsExperience leading multidisciplinary teams across accounts, events, production and creativeCommercial SkillsA demonstrable record of winning new business and growing existing accountsStrong financial management: budgets, P&L, costing and gross profit targetsExperienced in leading pitches, proposals and contract negotiationsConfident negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial approvalsAble to produce accurate revenue forecasts and management reportsLeadership and Personal SkillsA strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approachExcellent communicator, confident presenting to C-level and senior government stakeholdersAble to manage multiple high-value events and clients at the same time under pressureStrong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAn entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into a COO roleNetworkAn established UAE/GCC client network across corporate, government and luxury sectorsStrong relationships within the regional events and supplier communityEducation and OtherBachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or a related fieldFluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)Based in the UAE or willing to relocate immediatelyValid UAE driving licence preferredBenefitsA competitive salary plus commission, based on performanceA structured, performance-based career pathway to Chief Operating OfficerProgression through Executive Director / Head of Operations to COO, based on agreed milestonesA senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing DirectorThe opportunity to lead major corporate, government and luxury brand accountsDirect involvement in growing the company into a leading events businessThe chance to support expansion into new GCC marketsFull-time, permanent role based in Dubai (Oasis Mall)