Account Manager

We are looking for an experienced account manager – events to join our team and manage client relationships and event projects from initial brief through successful execution.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience working within an events agency or event management company, with a proven track record of managing events in the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Experience working on government events and with UAE government or semi-government entities is mandatory for this position.

Key responsibilities

Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the event lifecycle.

Act as the main point of contact between clients and internal event teams.

Understand client requirements, objectives, budgets, and event expectations.

Develop event proposals, concepts, presentations, quotations, and project plans.

Coordinate with production, creative, operations, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Manage multiple events and projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Oversee event execution and ensure client requirements are delivered professionally.

Handle client communications, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and follow-ups.

Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and develop long-term client relationships.

Ensure smooth coordination before, during, and after events.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in events/event management.

Previous experience working with an events agency, event management company, experiential agency, or similar organization.

Mandatory experience working on government events or government-related projects in the UAE.

Proven experience managing events in Abu Dhabi and/or Dubai.

Experience dealing directly with UAE government entities, authorities, semi-government organizations, or institutional clients.

Strong understanding of the UAE events market and local event ecosystem.

Experience handling large-scale conferences, exhibitions, forums, ceremonies, official events, or corporate events is highly preferred.

Strong client servicing, communication, negotiation, presentation, and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects under tight deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

Candidates with a demonstrated track record of working with UAE government entities and managing official or government events will be highly relevant for this position.

An existing professional network within the UAE events and government sector is a strong advantage.