Senior Account Manager

Role Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Account Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving APCO’s digital initiatives for our clients in Riyadh. Your role is to leverage data-driven insights and innovative thinking to develop and execute impactful digital strategies across diverse industries. You will be a key leader, shaping meaningful digital experiences and measurable outcomes through a blend of analytical rigor, creative storytelling, and hands-on delivery.

What You'll Get

• Join a High-Performing Team: You will become part of a highly successful and agile team that works on some of the most prominent and high-impact projects in the region.
• Work with Innovative Technology: You will have the unique opportunity to innovate with new technology, advance our current digital products, and shape the future of our offerings.
• Grow with a Global Leader: You will gain unparalleled experience working within a global firm, collaborating with experts and leaders to solve complex challenges and contribute to a world-class portfolio of work.
• Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the success of our clients, helping them navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape and achieve their business goals.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy engagements with a focus on analytics, user experience, and influencer engagement.
• Identify strategic challenges and define digital, communications, and business needs for clients.
• Recommend strategic directions and execute hands-on delivery when needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams across strategy, creative, and technology disciplines.
• Coordinate with colleagues across APCO’s regional offices to ensure integrated solutions.
• Develop strategic responses to RFPs, including creative and tactical execution plans.
• Support client service teams in growing key accounts and enhancing client satisfaction.
• Manage large-scale projects and events involving multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Propose new research initiatives, methodologies, and strategic products to enhance APCO’s offerings.
• Contribute to thought leadership and foster debate within the strategy team.
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a digital strategy or communications role.
• Proven success in delivering strategic projects with measurable impact.
• Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem, including social media, SEO, SEM, web development, and digital advertising.
• Strong project management skills and technical proficiency in content development.
• Proficiency in analytics and big data tools used in digital strategy.
• Exceptional communication and client management capabilities.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives and strategic storytelling.
• Experience managing clients across various industries and cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment based in Riyadh, KSA.
  
  

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint, and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies, and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

ABOUT US

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate , build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.