Account Director

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IMA in Dubai is seeking a strategic and impactful Account Director to lead client partnerships, drive growth, and sustain profitability for an award winning, people first creative agency. In this onsite, full time role reporting to the Business Director you will manage high performing account teams, nurture senior client relationships, and direct integrated campaigns while ensuring service quality exceeds expectations. You’ll run regular health checks, develop growth plans, and play a pivotal role in new business pitches. Ideal candidates bring strong agency experience in digital and traditional marketing, a proven track record of growth and budgeting, and excellent leadership and presentation skills; IPA membership is valued and you should reflect IMA’s curiosity, challenge and commitment. Tailor your resume with measurable outcomes and Dubai experience, and include a concise cover note.

IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We are looking for a strategic and impactful Account Director to join our team in Dubai to develop and sustain dynamic partnerships with our clients. This is a role for a leader who can drive growth and expansion while ensuring client satisfaction at every level.

What you’ll get from us

• A chance to develop your career within an award-winning, people-first creative agency

• Member of the Institute of Practitioners for Advertising 

• A chance to lead strategic business development that drives agency success

• A supportive environment where you are encouraged to take ownership and improve personal performance

• Global office locations

The role

Reporting to Business Director, you will be responsible for the strategic development of client partnerships. You will manage high-performing account teams and direct overall account profitability while building solid relations and top-tier partnerships. Your focus will be on directing overall account profitability and ensuring our service quality consistently exceeds client expectations.

What you’ll be doing

• You will act as an inspiring and strategic leader to deliver best in class integrated campaigns

• You will foster senior level relationships with clients while navigating complex corporate structures

• You will travel as needed to maintain key relationships with partners

• You will conduct regular client health checks to monitor campaign performance and return on investment

• You will develop and execute account growth plans to maximize agency influence

• You will play a key role in pitching and securing new business to expand the agency portfolio

• You will produce compelling strategic proposals and presentations to drive client engagement

• You will support team engagement and wellbeing while ensuring alignment with agency goals

What we’re looking for  

• You have sound agency experience including both digital and traditional marketing

• You possess a proven track record of strategic account growth and new business acquisition

• You demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills

• You have experience in budget management and financial reporting

• You possess strong communication and presentation skills for pitch delivery

Our values at IMA
We’re curious. We challenge. We commit.
These principles shape how we work — with each other, with clients, and with the world.

Apply now
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If this Account Director role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.