Overview
Assembly is made of the ingredients of the modern agency, bringing together data, talent, and technology to deliver a connected set of solutions for media + more to the best brands on the planet. We’re home to more than 1,800 of the industry’s top talent across 25+ offices, who bring unmatched global omnichannel media expertise + data, technology, and business consulting capabilities that find change and fuel growth for brands worldwide. Assembly is a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing.
Learn more about Assembly here: https://www.assemblyglobal.com/
We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Account Manager to be based in Dubai as part of the growth of our Media & Client Experience team.This role will be central to managing client relationships, driving strategic media initiatives, and ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams, media partners, and finance. If you’re someone who’s confident with clients, thrives in fast-paced environments, and isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for client communication, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and internal teams.
- Lead the coordination and execution of integrated media campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels.
- Translate client business goals into clear briefs, timelines, and actionable media strategies.
- Collaborate with media, strategy, and creative teams to deliver high-impact solutions that meet client KPIs.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and financial workflows including vendor payments, invoicing, and budget tracking.
- Drive internal status meetings, client calls, and reporting with clarity, structure, and purpose.
- Develop client presentations and decks, owning the narrative and storytelling behind the work.
- Proactively spot opportunities to optimise campaigns and strengthen client partnerships.
- Support the management and mentorship of junior team members to ensure quality delivery and professional growth.
- Keep an eye on market trends and innovations to bring fresh thinking to the table.
Qualifications
- A relationship-builder who thrives in client-facing environments and knows how to balance diplomacy with assertiveness.
- Experience in a media, digital marketing, or integrated agency environment.
- Strong understanding of paid media (search, social, display) and performance-driven marketing in B2B or tech-led industries.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to connect the dots between media, message, and business impact.
- Comfortable managing multiple workstreams — from finance and operations to creative and media — with calm and control.
- An excellent communicator who can simplify complexity and steer conversations with confidence.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across creative, data, media, and finance.
- Proficiency in tools like Google Slides, Excel, media platforms, and project management software.
- A team player with leadership qualities who uplifts the people around them.
- A curious mind who brings energy, initiative, and solutions to the table.