Full-time · On-site · Doha, Qatar
KristiesLab is a strategic marketing, communications and experiential agency working with brands across Lebanon, the Gulf and the wider MENA region.
About the role
You will manage our client accounts in Qatar from brief to final report, and plan their communications across PR, influencers, digital, content and events. You will be the agency's main contact for clients in Doha and work every day with our teams in Lebanon on creative, production and delivery.
What you will do
Client accounts
Be the main contact for clients in Qatar, including corporate and semi-government clients
Lead onboarding, briefing sessions, kick-off meetings and regular status reviews
Attend client meetings in person and be present on-ground at events and activations in Doha
Follow client satisfaction and the quality of the work delivered
Handle issues when they come up and propose solutions
Communications and campaigns
Prepare integrated communications plans covering PR, marketing, influencers, digital and content
Write key messages adapted to the Qatari and Gulf audience, in a tone that fits corporate and government standards
Review and approve client content before it is sent
Advise clients on platforms, timing and campaign ideas
PR and media
Plan PR and media outreach with Qatari and Gulf media
Prepare press releases, pitches, talking points and media kits in English and Arabic
Keep strong relationships with journalists and editors in Qatar
Coordinate press events, launches and interviews
Follow media coverage and prepare media reports
Influencer campaigns
Plan influencer campaigns with Qatar-based and Gulf-based influencers and creators
Manage briefing, content review and performance tracking
Coordinate contracts, usage rights and deliverables with the operations team
Coordination with the Lebanon office
Write and issue client briefs to the creative, digital and production teams
Run kick-off and alignment meetings between Doha and Lebanon
Follow deliverables, deadlines and approvals
Prepare status reports, recaps and client presentations
Business development
Spot new opportunities with existing clients in Qatar
Take part in pitches, proposals and tenders
Represent the agency at industry events in Doha
What we are looking for
5 or more years of experience in account management, communications or integrated marketing, ideally in an agency
Experience working in Qatar or the Gulf, with good knowledge of the local media and influencer landscape
Based in Doha, or ready to relocate
Fluent Arabic and English
Used to formal corporate and government communication standards
Strong writing and presentation skills: briefs, recaps, proposals and pitches
Able to manage several accounts and work with a team in another country
A valid Qatar driving licence is a plus
How to apply
Send your CV to qatar@kristieslab.com with the subject line: Communications & Account Manager Qatar – Your Name.