Account Manager — Proposals & Activations

Senior Account Manager, Proposals & Activations

Location: Manama, Bahrain • Type: Full-time | Senior-level

About Action Labs

Action Labs is a Bahrain-based growth and creative consultancy. We help brands plan smart, produce great work, and launch with impact.

Role summary

Coordinate clear, timely proposals and run smooth, well-prepared activations, working with specialists across strategy, creative, production, and suppliers.

What you’ll do

• Turn client briefs into concise proposal outlines: scope, timelines, deliverables, and next steps.
• Gather inputs from strategy, creative, copy, media, and production and shape them into client-ready decks.
• Build costing sheets with margin checks; align with finance; raise POs.
• Source and compare supplier quotes (print, fabrication, AV, venues, merch); keep an organised light vendor list.
• Plan the activation: run-of-show, checklists, permits, vendor coordination, and on-site supervision.
• Keep everyone aligned with short status updates, tidy files, and version control.
• Wrap up: photos/links, basic results, and invoice reconciliation.

How we work (so the job stays focused)

• You coordinate specialists, you’re not expected to design, edit, or shoot.
• We scale with trusted vendors for builds and staffing, you’re not a one-person events crew.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years in agency/events/marketing ops (Bahrain or GCC experience is a plus).
• Experience assembling proposals and coordinating cross-functional inputs.
• Familiarity with local suppliers and comparing quotes.
• Strong written English; Arabic is a plus.
• Confident with Google Slides/Docs/Sheets and basic budgeting.
• Organised, calm under deadlines, and good at nudging decisions forward.

Nice to have

• Activation experience in KSA/GCC.
• Understanding of creative workflows (briefs, storyboards, production timelines).
• Bahrain driving licence.

First 90 days, what success looks like

• A clear proposal template adopted by the team.
• A light vendor list with go-to contacts and typical rates.
• Several proposals delivered on time and at least one smooth activation.

Hours & travel

• Sunday–Thursday, standard office hours; occasional evenings/weekends for activations (time off in lieu).
• Mostly Bahrain; short GCC trips as needed.

Compensation & benefits

• Competitive salary, phone/transport allowance, medical coverage, and performance bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• events management or marketing operations: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)