Performance Communications is Hiring!
Job Title: Account Manager
Department: Communications
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full Time
Applications close: 6 Cctober 2025
About the Company
Performance Communications Middle East is a Dubai-based, award-winning integrated communications agency with a 16-year history in the MEA region and a sister agency in London. We combine a global perspective with regional expertise, delivering PR, digital communications, influencer marketing, content creation and event management support for our clients across the mobility, sport, luxury and corporate sectors.
Role Overview
We are searching for an up-and-coming Account Manager to lead exciting client campaigns, guide junior team members and drive day-to-day account success at Performance Communications Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead multiple client accounts and manage workstreams
• Serve as the day-to-day client contact and trusted advisor
• Draft flawless communications materials, including press releases and planning documents
• Mentor, guide and inspire junior team members
• Proactively drive media relations and integrated campaign opportunities
• Manage campaigns, projects, events, timelines, budgets and reporting with precision
• Get involved with new business pitches, presenting when required
• Leverage emerging AI and digital tools to enhance PR strategy, measurement, and content production
Qualifications & Experience
• Education: Relevant Degree or Equivalent
• Experience: 3–5 years in communications, PR or marketing role (agency experience preferred)
• Strong client handling skills with a proven ability to deliver integrated campaigns
• Exceptional writing and project management skills
• Excellent media relations and contacts across the Middle East
Key Competencies
• Inspirational leader who motivates others
• Strategic thinker with sharp operational skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-first approach
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Calm under pressure, resilient and positive
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Training and development programmes
• Company wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid working
• Social events and team celebrations
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitmentme@performancecomms.com with the subject line: [Job Title – Your Name].
Job Title: Account Director – Communications
Department: Communications
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Applications close: 6 Cctober 2025
Role Overview
Performance Communications’ Dubai office has a position available for a dynamic and experienced communications professional, looking for an exciting opportunity with a boutique international agency. The successful candidate will manage several of the company’s key accounts, interacting directly with clients at a high corporate level. Moreover they will be closely involved with the senior management team supporting with running the wider business. A strategic thinker with experience presenting in pitches they must be fluent in spoken and written English, and demonstrate the ability to operate to the highest global standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Direct account management for key client accounts and major projects, including the development and implementation of strategic client communications plans
• Assist in preparing and delivering new business pitches and presentations, while also proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Support company management with strategic planning sessions and process improvements
• Leverage emerging AI and digital tools to enhance PR strategy, measurement, and content production
• Devise innovative ways to drive positive coverage across all channels
• Organise and run client events and campaigns
• Produce speeches and client presentations, either in person or via their team, while conducting final quality checks of all client-facing materials
• Advise clients on stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, and reputational risk
• Manage team members to ensure the highest quality client support, guiding, mentoring, and appraising reporting staff
• Identify opportunities to upsell to clients wherever possible
• Recruit team members and support their professional development
• Promote the company in regional media and through digital channels
Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in PR/communications, ideally with some exposure to automotive or sport clients
• Proven ability to manage clients and teams across pan-regional environments
• Experience with major blue-chip organisations across multiple markets
• Strong understanding of Middle East media landscape; knowledge of African markets is a bonus
• Strategic thinker, creative planner, with strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Results-driven, tenacious, culturally sensitive, and adaptable
• UAE driving licence and ability to travel across the Middle East as required
Key Competencies
• Creative and dynamic, with a drive to improve personal and team performance
• Versatile team player with a calm, professional approach
• Inspirational leader who nurtures talent
• Proactive, solutions-focused problem solver
• Positive attitude under pressure
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance including dental
• One annual return flight to home country
• Annual bonus scheme based on percentage of net profit
• Internal training budget
• Additional holiday day added every two years of employment
• New business and recruitment incentive scheme
• Hybrid working and flexi-hour opportunities
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitmentme@performancecomms.com with the subject line: [Job Title – Your Name].
