Account Manager (MENA)

About Buttermilk

Buttermilk is a creative agency shaping the future of the creator economy. We deliver work that’s as culturally sharp as it is commercially impactful, partnering with the world’s most recognisable brands to drive real results and real connection.

We celebrate individuality, move with intent, and support ambitious growth without compromising wellbeing.

Our Values

• Celebrate what makes us weird, with care for others
• Build on intent, not impulse
• Fail fast, learn faster
• Be supported by systems, not limited by them
• Be ambitious, pursue it healthily

Role Overview

The Account Manager MENA, will play a key role in managing the end-to-end execution of influencer and social campaigns across the region. Reporting directly to the Account Director MENA, this role will support day-to-day client management, campaign delivery, and cross-market coordination while overseeing a Senior Creator Executive based in the UK.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about social media, creators, and brand storytelling.

The successful candidate must be an Arabic speaker and must be based in Dubai .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of influencer and social campaigns from briefing through to post-campaign reporting.
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure deliverables, timelines, and expectations are met.
• Attend in-person client meetings alongside the Account Director, representing Buttermilk professionally.
• Coordinate with the Senior Creator Executive and other team members across regions to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Support the Account Director in developing creative campaign concepts, proposals, budgets and strategic plans.
• Oversee influencer sourcing, negotiations, contracts, and content approvals in collaboration with the creator management team.
• Track campaign performance metrics, prepare post-campaign reports, and present results to clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with key creators, talent managers, and partners within the MENA region.
• Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency as Buttermilk expands its regional footprint.
• Proactively anticipate challenges and escalate issues when necessary to ensure smooth campaign delivery.
• Support internal planning and strategy meetings, taking notes and following up on action items as required.

What We Offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Juno Wellbeing Credits
• Birthday Leave
• Learning & Development Budget