Account Director

approx £80,000
Dubai

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A globally recognised luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand, renowned for its ultra-premium resorts, residences and bespoke experiences. With a heritage rooted in privacy, cultural authenticity and timeless design, the organisation operates at the highest standard of excellence across every guest and brand touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the senior strategic lead across key accounts and partnerships, building trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Drive commercial performance across accounts, owning revenue growth, forecasting, contract negotiations and overall P&L accountability.
  • Lead integrated projects and campaigns end-to-end, ensuring alignment between brand, marketing, operations and regional teams.
  • Translate brand vision and business objectives into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable impact.
  • Identify and unlock opportunities for organic growth, new partnerships and cross-portfolio collaboration.
  • Oversee and mentor Senior Account Managers and Account Managers, elevating standards of delivery and strategic thinking.
  • Contribute to global brand consistency, ensuring every initiative reflects the organisation’s positioning and uncompromising quality standards.

Key Skills:

  • Extensive experience at Account Director level within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, premium brand or high-end service environments.
  • Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and complex global accounts with confidence and discretion.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including ownership of forecasting, budgeting and revenue growth strategies.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to connect brand vision to operational execution.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a polished and professional presence.
  • Leadership capability with a track record of mentoring teams and fostering a high-performance culture.