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To start a career that is out of the ordinary please apply...Job DetailsWe are looking for an Account Director to join our Quantitative team in Cairo!What youll be doing:\nInteract with key clients on a day-to-day basis advising to proactively address needs provide thought leadership and solve business problems that drive satisfaction.\n\nLead strategically and commercially across all research domains within the Quantitative department.\n\nBe part of our senior leadership team and manage a team of associate directors supporting them on technically and commercially.\n\nSupervise and deliver against specific account revenue targets as well as plan and forecast future revenue across client accounts.\n\nThe skills & experience youll need:\nWe are looking for someone with a flair for building new and nurturing existing relationships with clients and internal addition you will need:\nA Bachelors Degree in Economics or Business Administration or any relevant degree.\n\nProven experience (6 years) leading large quantitative research studies. 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