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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 / Refined Group
- Location
- Dubai, UAE
- Date
- February–August 2026
- Type
- Strategic technology accounts across UAE and GCC
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My responsibility
I managed 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
- Translated business objectives into clear scopes, timelines and ownership.
- Maintained client visibility across budget, approvals, risks and next actions.
- Coordinated internal strategy, creative, production and digital teams.
- Worked with regional partners and suppliers across different market conditions.
- Protected 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.