**Senior Account Manager, Proposals \& Activations** **Location:** Manama, Bahrain • **Type:** Full\-time \| Senior\-level **About Action Labs** Action Labs is a Bahrain\-based growth and creative consultancy. We help brands plan smart, produce great work, and launch with impact. **Role summary** Coordinate clear, timely proposals and run smooth, well\-prepared activations, working with specialists across strategy, creative, production, and suppliers. **What you’ll do** * Turn client briefs into **concise proposal outlines**: scope, timelines, deliverables, and next steps. * Gather inputs from **strategy, creative, copy, media, and production** and shape them into **client\-ready decks**. * Build **costing sheets** with margin checks; align with finance; raise POs. * **Source and compare supplier quotes** (print, fabrication, AV, venues, merch); keep an organised light vendor list. * Plan the activation: **run\-of\-show, checklists, permits, vendor coordination**, and on\-site supervision. * Keep everyone aligned with short **status updates**, tidy files, and version control. * Wrap up: photos/links, basic results, and invoice reconciliation. **How we work (so the job stays focused)** * You coordinate specialists, **you’re not expected to design, edit, or shoot**. * We scale with trusted vendors for builds and staffing, **you’re not a one\-person events crew**. **What you’ll bring** * **5\+ years** in agency/events/marketing ops (Bahrain or GCC experience is a plus). * Experience assembling **proposals** and coordinating cross\-functional inputs. * Familiarity with **local suppliers** and comparing quotes. * Strong written **English**; **Arabic** is a plus. * Confident with **Google Slides/Docs/Sheets** and basic budgeting. * Organised, calm under deadlines, and good at nudging decisions forward. **Nice to have** * Activation experience in **KSA/GCC**. * Understanding of creative workflows (briefs, storyboards, production timelines). * Bahrain driving licence. **First 90 days, what success looks like** * A clear proposal template adopted by the team. * A light vendor list with go\-to contacts and typical rates. * Several proposals delivered on time and at least one smooth activation. **Hours \& travel** * Sunday–Thursday, standard office hours; occasional evenings/weekends for activations (time off in lieu). * Mostly Bahrain; short GCC trips as needed. **Compensation \& benefits** * Competitive salary, phone/transport allowance, medical coverage, and performance bonus. Job Type: Full\-time Experience: * events management or marketing operations: 5 years (Preferred) Language: * Arabic (Preferred) * English (Preferred)