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Account growth starts after the first delivery.

Technology marketing across multiple markets requires more than campaign production. It requires commercial visibility, partner alignment, brand consistency, local relevance and a delivery rhythm clients can trust.

Assignment: Key Account Manager — Modernist Group
Location: Dubai, UAE
Date: March 2026–Present
Type: Strategic technology accounts across UAE and GCC

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My responsibility

I manage strategic client relationships and integrated programmes covering event activations, retail branding, partner marketing and commercial coordination for technology accounts including HP, with additional account exposure involving Intel and Microsoft.

The operating model

Translate business objectives into clear scopes, timelines and ownership.
Maintain client visibility across budget, approvals, risks and next actions.
Coordinate internal strategy, creative, production and digital teams.
Work with regional partners and suppliers across different market conditions.
Protect quality while identifying account-growth opportunities grounded in delivery.

Results

25% portfolio expansion reported in the first quarter
AED 5M+ budget context
Multi-market programme delivery across the UAE and GCC

Lesson retained

Clients do not expand accounts because they were sold harder. They expand accounts because delivery reduced uncertainty.