Job Description

We are Assembly \xe2\x80\x93 and we\xe2\x80\x99re not like the rest. We\xe2\x80\x99re the modern alternative agency, bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to\xe2\x80\xafFind the Change That Fuels Growth\xe2\x80\xaffor the best brands on the planet, including Adobe, Lane Crawford, Marina Bay Sands, and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide \xe2\x80\x93 enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly\xe2\x80\x99s proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that transform into actionable brand opportunities. We\xe2\x80\x99re at the cutting edge of new media, technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today\xe2\x80\x99s consumers, and we\xe2\x80\x99re tapped into how culture and communities\xe2\x80\x99 needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our commitment to\xe2\x80\xafLeave the World Better Than We Found It\xe2\x80\xafthrough measurable social and environmental impact work.

Assembly was named The Drum\xe2\x80\x99s APAC Media Agency of the Year in 2021

WHO WE\xe2\x80\x99RE LOOKING FOR
An accomplished Account Director who will takes ownership of some of the key data consultancy client relationships we have in the region and is primarily responsible in leading the strategic growth and client relationship while overseeing the data projects delivery of these accounts.
Due to the complex nature of these key accounts, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking and time-management capabilities to manage client stakeholders and internal teams on global, regional and local levels.

Requirements:
WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BE DOING ON ANY GIVEN DAY
Client Responsibilities

• Act as the client lead to provide strategic POVs and recommendations
• Be the first point of contact for most, if not all senior client stakeholders
• Translate client briefs (business objectives and goals) into data-driven strategy frameworks with actionable KPIs
• Maintain & strengthen client relationships at all levels
• Drive data services and products adoption on the client\xe2\x80\x99s side
• Manage/Support technical data consultancy projects including advanced analytics, business intelligence, martech, data science, some project examples include:
• Advanced Analytics: GA4 implementation, Floodlight strategy
• Business Intelligence: Data visualisation & dashboarding, Big Query projects
• MarTech: GMP Onboard, CDP selection
• Data Science: Predictive Analysis, Attribution

Team Management

• Responsible for personal and career development of direct reports
• Resource planning for account teams to ensure sufficient resources are allocated to support workload
• Support the team to ensure excellent and consistent delivery of data project delivery work in a timely manner
• Manage account teams effectively, ensuring regional processes are adopted locally
• Collaborate effectively with specialist teams (activation, insights, programmatic etc) and be the go-to-person when client context is required
• Support the adoption of the Data Consultancy knowledge across the company at regional level

Revenue Growth

• Lead/ Support new business pitches when required
• Identify cross & upsell opportunities, build proposals, define scope and commercials to pitch initiatives
• Keep abreast of channel and product updates within the agency, ensuring these are communicated to the client where appropriate
• Develop local and regional data offerings and services where fits

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Minimum 6 years in digital media, preferably data roles, with at least 1.5 years in a people-management role
• Fluent English communication, verbal and written. A second Asian language is a plus.
• Numerical and analytical with experience working with data specialists
• Excellent understanding of main digital channels and data platforms/ecosystem, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Cloud, Tableau, PPC, Display, Programmatic, Paid Social etc
• Demonstrable experience in translating client objectives into feasible, well thought-out data strategies, experience in working with developers and technical specialists
• Understands APAC market nuances to adapt and localise global and regional strategies
• Proven track record in managing complex accounts with multiple stakeholders across APAC effectively while developing strong client relationships
• Experience leading large scale account teams across different offices and time zones
• Experience in SQL is an advantage

Personality Attributes

• Team leader, collaborator, contributor
• Proactive, motivated, self starter
• Confident, responsible
• Detail-oriented, organised
• \'Never stop learning\' attitude

Benefits:
WHY ASSEMBLY?

• We\xe2\x80\x99re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We\xe2\x80\x99re nimble, smart, and digital-first, and we\xe2\x80\x99re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos.
• We care about your growth \xe2\x80\x93 we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you\xe2\x80\x99re hitting your personal and company goals.
• We recognize and celebrate your success\xe2\x80\xa6all the time! Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people\xe2\x80\x99s achievements are known and appreciated!
• We\xe2\x80\x99re truly a people-first organization. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies.
• We care about social and environmental Impact \xe2\x80\x93 we have dedicated Impact Champions that collaborate globally to make sure we\xe2\x80\x99re leaving the world better than we found it.
• We have an amazing group of employee resource groups committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us.

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