Role:
As a PR Account Director, you will play a pivotal role within the agency, covering a broad remit of account development and overseeing delivery. As part of the account management team, you will be responsible for ensuring that we understand the required client deliverables and provide a consistent level of service. You’ll be expected to develop partnership relationships with our clients, establishing credibility and becoming a trusted adviser. This could include leading a communications account, or supporting with a communications remit for integrated accounts. Whatever the brief, you’ll focus on client business objectives, being aware of industry and technology trends to support them. You’ll work closely with other members of the Comms account team and also help manage project execution as part of cross-functional teams that could include PR/Comms, strategists, data analysts, creatives, media, experience design, events, and technical deployment.

Responsibilities

You will be required to work across a wide range of subject areas, and at times stretch your comfort level in a supportive and dynamic team:

• Manage projects and account responsibilities, working as a team player
• Lead client communications, meetings, and workshops
• Set the strategic direction for client engagements and projects, maintain project vision while possessing a deep understanding of project details, identify and plan ideal solutions to meet clients’ business needs
• Proactively provide clients with strategic insight and problem solving on a consistent basis
• Ensure all strategies and tactics developed support the brand objectives
• Identify up-sell opportunities to drive additional revenue beyond original contracted amount
• Ensure deadlines are communicated and met, demonstrating initiative
• Work with project management to manage individual project budgets
• Establish priorities and ensure team members are aware of their responsibilities
• Arrange meetings and issue accurate minutes as promptly as possible
• Work with project management to prepare proposals and plans
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is stored and well organised
• Keep account team and client up to date with competitive news and market trends
• Identify and cultivating new business opportunities for agency
• Supervise the management of accounts and development of the account team
• Identify and help resolve people/departmental conflicts with practical solutions
• Advocate for staff growth and development while providing clear and regular performance feedback
• Manage and achieve financial targets for client and agency profitability set by the management team
• Contribute towards developing the communications strategy and its implementation
• Lead brainstorming sessions on your clients and make key presentations
• Work with the management team to set priorities for the business. Deliver on those goals monthly, quarterly, and annually

Ideal Experience

• 6 years minimum of relevant account management experience across B2C and B2B brands, ideally with technology and finance clients
• Willingness to work on projects that cross into multiple disciplines and industries
• Strong presentation development and storytelling skills
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with an excellent ability to identify tangible opportunities
• Exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to draw on them in challenging situations
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills

BPG Diversity and Inclusion
For more than four decades, we have helped brands succeed, influence, transform and win in a changing world. We are an award-winning integrated agency powered by bold, data-driven creativity.
Our legacy includes telling inclusive stories that resonate with diverse audiences, regardless of nationality, age, gender, ability or socio-economic status.
To be disruptors, challengers and innovators, we go the extra mile to unearth the stories that need to be told. We especially love to champion those without a voice, or a seat at the table.
Our work speaks of the richness and diversity of our region. We strive to offer effective platforms for our clients to be seen and heard – no matter how large or small, celebrated or insignificant.
Together, we speak many languages – as one. Our team brings together people from more than 30 countries and cultures. This blend of global talent and local expertise fosters new ideas and fresh perspectives, and breathes life into all our endeavors.
Our mission is to spark conversations, ignite passions, and generate better ideas that help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We work closely with our partners to ensure our work stays true to these values.

Role:
As an Influencer Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing influencer marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement on social media platforms. Directly reporting to one of BPG’s Comms leaders this role will involve working across BPG’s client portfolio, as well as new business when required.
To deliver this, you will need to work closely with influencers, agents or third-party representatives (eg. influencer agencies) and social media platforms. You will need to find suitable influencers for each campaign, come up with a strategy that matches the brand’s vision and tone, and negotiate deals that benefit everyone involved. You will also track and analyze campaign success, adjust strategies as needed, and report back to account leads and clients.
The nature of social media is one that’s dynamic and constantly evolving. This means that a social media role too, will change along with industry trends and market forces. The candidate will therefore need to be flexible enough to ensure the social team is always relevant & innovative within the current market scenario. Keeping up with the latest trends and best practices is crucial to ensure campaigns are effective and innovative.

Responsibilities:
• Create, lead and execute comprehensive influencer marketing campaigns, encompassing content planning, audience targeting, and performance goals.
• Develop lasting relationships with key influencers, agents or third-party representatives (eg. influencer agencies) and negotiate deals or barter agreements for BPG’s clients.
• Define clear strategy and set influencer KPIs, monitor and adjust as required. Produce post-campaign reports with actionable recommendations & insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Account Management, Creative, Media and PR to align social media efforts with the clients’ overall business objectives.
• Develop crisis management protocols, working with BPG community managers, and handle sensitive situations or negative feedback with a solution-oriented approach.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging social media platforms, tools, and trends to explore innovative ways of reaching and engaging the target audience.

Skills/ Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in influencer management with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Ability to analyze data and use social media analytics tools
• Experience with social media advertising and budget management.
• Creative mindset and ability to generate engaging content ideas.
• Strong organizational and account management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Emirati National

Interested UAE based candidates can forward your CVs to careers@bpggroup.com and mention the position in the subject line.

We are BPG (Bates PanGulf) and we are one of the region’s preeminent Integrated MarCom Services companies that’s fueled by a distinctive culture of diversity, integration and innovation. We are powered by data-driven insights and our silo-free culture helps us build relevant, nuanced and impactful solutions for our diverse clientele. As we have been growing our client base and service offerings recently, we are looking for a driven, collaborative and qualified Sr / Account Manager PR to join our energized team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Role:
As a PR Account Manager, you will be part of the account team, supporting on client deliverables and providing a consistent level of service. You’ll work closely with other members of the PR account team and help with project execution as part of cross-functional teams that could include PR/Comms, strategists, data analysts, creatives, media, experience design, events, and technical deployment.

Responsibilities

You will be required to work across a wide range of subject areas, and at times stretch your comfort level in a supportive and dynamic team:

• Manage day-to-day client communications, meetings, events, workshops
• Responsible for meeting account deliverables
• Conduct client, competitor and industry research
• Ensure deadlines are communicated and met, demonstrating initiative
• Arrange meetings and issue accurate minutes as promptly as possible
• Support on proposals and plans
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is stored and well organised
• Keep account team and client up to date with competitive news and market trends
• Participate in brainstorming sessions on your clients and make key presentations
• Develop strong relationships with media and influencers and ensure we deliver on KPIs
• Manage WIPs, reports in a timely manner and with attention to detail

Ideal Experience

• 5 years minimum of relevant PR experience across B2C and B2B brands, ideally in technology and finance sectors.
• Willingness to work on projects that cross into multiple disciplines and industries
• Strong presentation development and storytelling skills
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English and Arabic
• Excellent media relations and influencer relations across the GCC
• Exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to draw on them in challenging situations
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills

BPG Diversity and Inclusion
For more than four decades, we have helped brands succeed, influence, transform and win in a changing world. We are an award-winning integrated agency powered by bold, data-driven creativity.
Our legacy includes telling inclusive stories that resonate with diverse audiences, regardless of nationality, age, gender, ability or socio-economic status.
To be disruptors, challengers and innovators, we go the extra mile to unearth the stories that need to be told. We especially love to champion those without a voice, or a seat at the table.
Our work speaks of the richness and diversity of our region. We strive to offer effective platforms for our clients to be seen and heard – no matter how large or small, celebrated or insignificant.
Together, we speak many languages – as one. Our team brings together people from more than 30 countries and cultures. This blend of global talent and local expertise fosters new ideas and fresh perspectives, and breathes life into all our endeavors.
Our mission is to spark conversations, ignite passions, and generate better ideas that help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We work closely with our partners to ensure our work stays true to these values.