Account Executive (Abu Dhabi)

Talent Acquisition - Advertising and Marketing MENA

Job Purpose

The Account Executive is responsible to oversee Social Media accounts and campaigns which include but are not limited to: research, campaign & content conceptualizing, execution, monitoring and reporting, SEO optimization, team management, client relationship management

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with clients to implement a social media strategy that collaborates with marketing, PR and advertising campaigns, research top influencers, competitors, and trends in clients' industries.
• Create timely and engaging content plans optimized for platform used and intended audience.
• Knowing what type of content works best on what platform, optimizing content accordingly, as well as understanding the different nuances of each platform.
• Optimize SEO by aligning it with the overall social media plan.
• Analyze and report social media actions on a monthly basis for successes and new opportunities.
• Conceptualize engaging and professional visuals with creative team / and content with copywriters, that reflect client and their brand (Customize social media pages (ex. Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube), develop supporting offline collateral, create original content, etc).
• Stay current with social media trends and tools - includes attending networking and educational events, reading blogs, and listening to podcasts.
• Continue to refine and define our social marketing process.
• Work with teams to create a solid branding message that's reflected across client's image
• Attend events when required
• Continuously brainstorm for new campaigns and ideas with team members
• Work towards bringing more leads and upselling
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by direct manager
• Community Management

Core Competencies

• Passion
• Creativity
• Strategic Thinking
• Proactivity

Behavioral Skills

• Good understanding of digital platforms, and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with aptitude in fostering long-term relationships with clients
• Excellent organizational skills including Attention to Detail and Multitasking skills
• Exceptional time management skills including the ability to handle multiple clients with changing priorities.
• Team player
• Solid understanding of project management and reporting on progress
• Excellent command of English and Arabic
• Strong knowledge in MS Office

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication, Business Management, Advertising and Marketing, or any other related filed

Experience

1-2 years of experience in a similar role

Experience including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Communities, Twitter, YouTube, and more.

Knowledge of social media and analytics software (Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.).

Working knowledge of social media paid advertising campaigns including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

Strong understanding of social media content best practices & guidelines

Strong understanding of UAE market including dialect, culture and political landscape

Must be willing to work long & flexible hours on a regular basis, this is a highly demanding position

Proven ability to collaborate across division to implement processes and achieve results. Track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with multiple stakeholders, including working closely with department heads.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to ongoing requests in a timely fashion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Advertising, Art/Creative, and Marketing
• Industries Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Design Services