The posting
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.
Requirements
Experience
- 10 to 15+ years of experience in event management, experiential or brand activation agencies
- At 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/GCC
- Experience managing luxury brand, corporate and government clients
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across accounts, events, production and creative
Commercial Skills
- A demonstrable record of winning new business and growing existing accounts
- Strong financial management: budgets, P&L, costing and gross profit targets
- Experienced in leading pitches, proposals and contract negotiations
- Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial approvals
- Able to produce accurate revenue forecasts and management reports
Leadership and Personal Skills
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach
- Excellent communicator, confident presenting to C-level and senior government stakeholders
- Able to manage multiple high-value events and clients at the same time under pressure
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into a COO role
Network
- An established UAE/GCC client network across corporate, government and luxury sectors
- Strong relationships within the regional events and supplier community
Education and Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or a related field
- Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)
- Based in the UAE or willing to relocate immediately
- Valid UAE driving licence preferred
Benefits
- A competitive salary plus commission, based on performance
- A structured, performance-based career pathway to Chief Operating Officer
- Progression through Executive Director / Head of Operations to COO, based on agreed milestones
- A senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director
- The opportunity to lead major corporate, government and luxury brand accounts
- Direct involvement in growing the company into a leading events business
- The chance to support expansion into new GCC markets
- Full-time, permanent role based in Dubai (Oasis Mall)



