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Account Director
THA by ARMONIA
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
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Source date: 30/10/2026
About this role
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)