Associate Director, Energy – Secondment Based in Abu Dhabi at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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EnergyIndustries

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience within an agency environment – Middle East experience would be a bonus
Experience in the Energy or Oil and Gas sector is a must
Excellent level of written and spoken English. Arabic writing would be a bonus
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, and can work in an agile, lean environment in which we collaborate in real-time with clients and partners
Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes
Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Excellent understanding of the media landscape, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative
Demonstrate ability to lead and convert new business opportunities
Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing and forecasting
Team player who is focused on developing others

Responsibilities

Act as Subject Matter Expert and participate in key pitches and client meetings
Provide support to private sector and governmental clients across the Middle East
Build strong relationships with clients and maintain strong external sector-specific relationships and networks
Guide clients and teams to achieve business objectives with strategic and creative ideas that yield real impact
Be the senior client point of contact, accountable for overall profitability, quality, relationship, and client satisfaction of corporate clients owned and served in Middle East market
Partner with the business manager and resource manager to ensure profitability targets and allocations are being met
Accountable for developing and operationalizing Client Development Plans: growth and diversification of the business, including identifying, generating, and coordinating organic growth opportunities; and team, including sharing best practice, coordinating efforts, identifying gaps and training staff
Lead on some of the agency’s biggest mandates and be a senior partner for clients, providing them with strategic counsel around the implementation of their communications programmes
Devise new communications strategies for a variety of clients
Ensure account teams are delivering against client commitments with high-quality work
Deliver strategic thinking as well as excellence in operations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

B2B CommunicationsEnergy Sector ExpertiseStrategic CommunicationsClient ManagementPitch DevelopmentPR StrategyDigital CommunicationsEarned MediaSocial MediaExperiential Marketing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Associate Director role?

At least 10 years of experience is required, specifically in B2B communications within the Energy practice.

Where is this position based?

The position is secondment based in Abu Dhabi.

What is the company culture like at Edelman?

Edelman's culture thrives on boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), trust, collaboration, and being tough on work but kind to each other.

What are the key responsibilities in this role?

The role involves leading major client mandates, providing strategic counsel, devising communications strategies, acting as a subject matter expert in pitches and meetings, building client relationships, ensuring profitability, and developing client growth plans.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have at least 10 years of B2B experience in the Energy sector, the ability to provide strategic counsel, lead teams, build client relationships, and drive business growth and profitability.

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