Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It's the only truly integrated comms network - with beyond Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by by combiing expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions (we are not a traditional advertising agency anymore) with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as through a passionate talent agenda.In 2018 Memac Ogilvy had formidable year, with proven revenue and profit growth, winning over 140 pitches in the region including prestigious assignments such at being appointed as the Global Creative and PR agency for Expo2020 Dubai. This is great evidence that its transformation under the leadership of Patou Nuytemans is well under way.The agency is the most awarded Middle-Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 600 staff members.what we are looking forThe Account Manager will be running mid-size accounts, providing insights-driven strategies, strengthening client & partner agency relationships, collaborating with cross-departmental teams, while managing a team.The individual should understand the power of digital and social media and can think creatively to solve problems. The candidate requires having a forward-thinking ability to identify digital and social trends and put these into practice for our clients.The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial spirit to client work and develops new, creative solutions to transform their clients' digital practices with passion in a fast-paced environment.PRIMARY FUNCTION:xc2xb7 Take ownership of client relationship, creating and implementing social media strategiesxc2xb7 Always up-to-date with today's digital & mobile consumer, to develop brand-specific strategiesxc2xb7 Guide and contribute in the development of creative ideas and deliverablesxc2xb7 Collaborate with teams in other departments (Creative, Paid Social) to improve and execute on client deliverables, process, and outputxc2xb7 Motivate and manage junior team members (e.g. SAE's, AE's, community managers) with their day-to-day, and career growth, while efficiently communicating and managing up to the directorsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:xc2xb7 Manages client expectations effectivelyxc2xb7 Plans and develops Social Media Strategy (across digital channels, content, campaigns & connections) with various stakeholdersxc2xb7 Understands business KPI's, their effects and how to set and achieve themxc2xb7 Meets with clients regularly to align on overall strategy, present work done and insights/research that can help the brand achieve digital marketing success.xc2xb7 Deeply understands brand insights, customer segmentation, and target needs to steer actionable creative briefs. Thus, leading to effective social campaign conceptualization and presentation.xc2xb7 Oversees a team of content creators/community managers and ensure that brand messaging is shared across social/digital channels is optimized /aligned to client's brand and needs.xc2xb7 Ensures timely and effective service delivery to clients.xc2xb7 Develops presentations for clients relative to project management/programme status.xc2xb7 Keeps team(s) appropriately informed and involved in projects.xc2xb7 Provides leadership in developing and presenting new social media campaigns and plans for potential/existing clients.xc2xb7 Identifies and pursues new business opportunities within and across company offices and practice areas.xc2xb7 Delivers strong analysis, creative ideas, strategies and concepts to new social media campaigns and projects.xc2xb7 Anticipates and assists in developing solutions to client problems.xc2xb7 Understands the creative process and how to work effectively with internal and external creative resources and is able to understand and use technology to support day to day work.xc2xb7 A broadly capable writer and editor, able to generate a range of materials that requires minimal editing and edit the work of others.xc2xb7 Acts in accordance with company policies and procedures at all times.xc2xb7 Is familiar with the company's vision and exemplifies the company's values and ethics.QUALIFICATIONS:xc2xb7 A Bachelor's degree with 4-5 years of experience working within the digital/social agency space.xc2xb7 Proven experience working in a PR agency, managing client accounts, media relations, and strategic communications campaigns.xc2xb7 Stellar written and presentation communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior brand managers and partner agencies.xc2xb7 A proven expertise in brand strategy, across a number of verticals, with the ability to translate strategy into smart and sound digital tactics.xc2xb7 An understanding of a brand marketing mix, ensuring that social & digital strategies integrate and amplify more traditional channels.xc2xb7 Years of hands-on experience managing & mentoring teams, including direct reports as well as cross-functional teammates.xc2xb7 A glass-half-full outlook that contributes to an already ridiculously-strong company culture, and healthy business.