Account executive - Paid media

We’re Four – an international, independent agency powered by creativity and collaboration. Our 250-strong team spans media, creative and communications, operating from hubs in London, Cardiff, Sheffield and the UAE. Our award-winning media team sits at the heart of what we do – fusing smart strategy, cutting-edge tools and brilliant client service to deliver campaigns that get noticed and get results.

We work across a mix of exciting sectors and now we’re looking for an account executive to join our growing media team in Dubai supporting key accounts.

This role is all about relationship-building, campaign delivery and learning fast. You’ll be part of a close-knit team working on high-profile clients – and you’ll be trusted to make your mark early on.

Your day-to-day could look like this:

• Ensure the smooth running of your client team supporting the account manager, director and other members of the team
• Source crucial information and provide organisational excellence to ensure flawless planning and execution of media campaigns
• Create proposals and reports in PowerPoint and contribute towards visually appealing media plans using Excel
• Attend meetings and provide a clear outline of deliverables thereafter, as well as presenting ideas/outcomes to clients where appropriate
• Understand and contribute towards recommendations to maximise success for your client
• Identifying opportunities via media monitoring and active networking
• Liaise with key stakeholders (publishers, creative agencies, internal teams) to ensure key campaign milestones are reached and client is fully informed of the status of their account
• Manipulate, analyse and interpret data in Excel
• Deliver a high standard of data reporting based on working with both campaign data and existing data sources – delivered in both written and verbal format
• Develop your understanding of healthcare systems, pharmaceutical advertising and therapy areas that are relevant to your client

At Four, we believe in fast-tracking talent – and this role gives you the opportunity to work directly with clients and senior colleagues alike from day one.

Ideally, you will have some understanding of paid-media, digital media or general marketing and advertising. Experience with in health and/or pharmaceutical advertising and marketing would be advantageous, though not essential (training will be provided).

You’ll also bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to express ideas clearly
• Excellent numeracy skills and accuracy
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Initiative and ability to identify issues and develop solutions
• Creativity and ability to generate ideas
• Good organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Desire to learn about all areas of the business
• Ability to handle a busy workload, prioritise and be flexible
• Good level of proficiency with required IT packages:
  Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
• Multi-lingual would be advantageous

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals, and we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.