Senior Account Director, Communications Advisory

Senior Account Director, Communications Advisory at APCO. We are looking for a Senior Account Director to lead large client projects and teams, ensuring the strategic delivery of APCO services. This role involves overseeing project execution, delegating tasks, and developing communication strategies that align with client goals. The Senior Account Director will manage budgets, timelines, and resources, while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Experience working with the public sector is a plus. The candidate can be based in Abu Dhabi.

• Manages and strengthens client relationships, serving as the primary contact.
• Develops and executes effective client communication strategies and plans.
• Ensures high-quality delivery of client programs, aligning with APCO's business goals.
• Identifies and pursues new business opportunities, writes proposals, and leads pitches.
• Maintains profitability, ensuring utilization targets, realization rates, and revenue growth.
• Coaches and develops team members, fostering a culture of learning and high performance.
• Establishes a strong reputation within APCO and the broader industry.
• Engages with APCO's global network to share knowledge and optimize client service.
• Builds and maintains senior client relationships, ensuring retention and business expansion.
• Oversees budgeting, billing, revenue projections, and profitability for assigned clients.
• Drives digital-first approaches in client work, ensuring teams have the necessary competencies.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including time entry, billing, and expense management.
• Addresses challenges, offering strategic solutions to clients and teams proactively.
• Promotes innovation, new solutions, and revenue expansion within the organization.
• Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in an agency, consulting firm, corporation, diplomatic post or media role.
• Experience working for public sector is a plus.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills and experience in stakeholder-focused communications and digital strategy.
• Solid project management experience.
• Regional travel will be required.
• Must reside in Abu Dhabi or Dubai or be willing to relocate.
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations.

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, APCO is an independent, majority women-owned firm with more than 1,200 employees in 80 markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO provides services across borders and functions, including financial, political and societal issues. APCO serves health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure, and food & consumer products sectors, offering public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is committed to building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive work environment.