Account Manager, Research & Insights at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Market Research, Consulting, Public RelationsIndustries

Requirements

University degree in business, marketing, communications, social or political science, statistics, economics, or any other relevant field
Previous hands-on experience within Research & Insights either at an agency or in-house
Strong understanding of the Middle East region, including its cultural nuances, geopolitical landscape, and business environment
Fluency in English. Fluency in Arabic and other languages is a strong advantage
Hands-on experience in data and statistical analysis tools
Ability to take ownership of a variety of tasks, a ‘can-do’ attitude
Curiosity and problem-solving mindset
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Ability to articulate and communicate ideas and thoughts
Understanding and being open to working with people from different cultural backgrounds
Experience with a mix of data and insights tools is a strong advantage (e.g., social listening tools like Brandwatch, TalkWalker, Meltwater, Synthesio; audience intelligence solutions like Global Web Index, Demographics Pro; trends analysis platforms like Insider Intelligence, Mintel, Google Trends, WARC)

Responsibilities

Project design: Methodological design (primary and/or secondary): scope of work, research tools, deliverables
Project planning and internal resource management
Tracking project-related costs and revenues to ensure their commercial profitability
Data analysis (from primary and secondary sources) and creation of storytelling reports
Development of recommendations and key insights
Creation of presentations for internal stakeholders at Edelman for our end clients
Providing strategic and consultative guidance to the Edelman teams and our end clients
Project management: Working on several projects at the same time (in different subject areas and with different teams)
Managing stakeholders’ relationships, both internal and external
Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality client servicing
People management: Training junior profiles and sharing knowledge when relevant
Efficiently delegating tasks and setting clear goals for more junior team members
Providing team members with ongoing constructive feedback
Business Development: Proposal writing, including methodological design and costing
Developing presentations using visual storytelling
Identifying growth opportunities for existing clients

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Research MethodologiesQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisAccount ManagementClient Relationship ManagementArabic

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Account Manager role?

The position is based in Dubai, involving work with clients and teams in the UAE and across EMEA.

What are the minimum education and experience requirements?

A university degree in business, marketing, communications, social or political science, statistics, economics, or a relevant field is required, along with previous hands-on experience in Research & Insights at an agency or in-house.

What key skills and behaviors are needed for this role?

Candidates need a strong understanding of the Middle East region, fluency in English (Arabic a strong advantage), hands-on experience with data and statistical analysis tools, a 'can-do' attitude, curiosity, problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and cultural openness.

What does the company culture emphasize?

The culture values a 'can-do' attitude, curiosity, problem-solving, accuracy, multitasking, clear communication, and openness to diverse cultural backgrounds, reflecting a global team of over 350 specialists across 15 markets.

What makes a strong candidate for this Account Manager position?

Strong candidates have hands-on Research & Insights experience, Middle East expertise, data analysis skills, experience with insights tools like Brandwatch or Google Trends, and demonstrate ownership, cultural adaptability, and project management abilities.

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