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Who We Are We are a global socially-led creative agency, with unrivalled social media and influencer marketing expertise. With over 1,200 people in four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture. We're proud to be a multi award-winning agency, with Cannes Lions, One Show, Webby and Shorty Awards, to name but a few.  We Are Social, Middle East was born in 2010. We have built an integrated solution across media, creative & technology, catered to the real-time marketing needs of brands looking to win in today’s mobile-first, always-on world. Awarded as one of the most effective independent agencies in MENA by the Effies Index, we have also been recognised amongst the country’s top performing businesses and included within the prestigious Dubai SME100 ranking. As well as creating for clients, we help educate the wider industry. Our Instagram publication The Feed tracks culture at the speed of social. 6,500 people registered or tuned into our events last year, and our reports garnered more than 20 million views. We also produce industry renowned thought leadership such as our Global Digital Report and Think Forward . The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Account Director to join our team, helping us push the boundaries of social media advertising. As a Senior Account Director, you will act as the day-to-day conduit between our clients and the agency, ensuring the smooth running and management of one or more accounts. You will be responsible for leading day-to-day client relationships, ensuring business objectives are met through creative and strategic solutions, and championing the role of social and creative thinking in delivering effective, award-winning work. This role sits at the heart of the Client Services team. You will lead the delivery of socially-led marketing solutions for the world’s biggest brands, overseeing substantial portfolios, managing complex project timelines, and fostering a culture of excellence. You will steer strategic direction, provide robust creative judgment, and actively own the P&L for your accounts while supporting senior leadership on new business pitches. Requirements What You’ll Have Delivered Elsewhere Social-First Expertise: Proven experience within a digital, social, or creative agency, demonstrating deep knowledge of industry trends, platform developments, and new technology to guide strategic direction. Creative Partnership: A track record of providing robust judgment and clear rationale on creative output across the project lifecycle, partnering effectively with creative teams from initial development to execution. Financial & Operational Oversight: Full financial responsibility for individual accounts, including detailed scoping, accurate monthly forecasting, and managing agency resource bookings with Creative Operations. Strategic Growth: A history of identifying and converting business development opportunities within existing accounts while safeguarding current project health and revenue. Stakeholder Influence: Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with day-to-day client stakeholders, knowing when to escalate to senior leadership for reassurance. Delivery Excellence: Proven ability to manage a substantial portfolio of accounts, ensuring all projects are delivered against agreed deadlines and budgets. What Else Are We Looking For? Team Leadership & Development: Demonstrated experience providing on-going support, coaching, and development to Senior Account Managers, Account Managers, and Account Executives to ensure a motivated and efficient team. Culture Building: Experience fostering a culture of mutual respect, shared pride, and open collaboration within the team. Communication & Judgment: Ability to lead by example, ensuring team behavior reflects the agency’s vision and values, and maintaining clear communication channels w