Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic recommendations and manage all resources to ensure the Client\xe2\x80\x99s marketing needs are met. They are viewed as a trusted advisor to client, understands and articulates client business insights and leverages to contribute ways to move business forward, lead and monitor the day-to-day activities; proactively identify new business building insights and opportunities, manage, motivate and develop their team; work with other departments to develop and execute strategies that will build the Client\xe2\x80\x99s business.

Job Title: Account Director

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About Dentsu Creative

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. We have over 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International\xe2\x80\x99s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities: (or \'Duties\')

• Overall leadership of group of clients \xe2\x80\x93 Ownership of the senior client relationship as per the defined relationship strategy for the client. Become their go-to person and being a visible and influential member among the client management team;
• Managing the Business \xe2\x80\x93 Delivery of the service proposition to clients and full end-to-end management of the business on individual clients;
• Proactive Client Development \xe2\x80\x93 Understand client\xe2\x80\x99s product or service, the market and its consumer in terms of sales, market-share and competitor products to deliver innovative and creative solutions to client briefs;
• Stakeholder Partnership - Work collaboratively across Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) and clients at all levels, as needed \xe2\x80\x93 use good knowledge of products and services to drive business values, to maintain seamless and consensus delivery for key milestones around the clients\xe2\x80\x99 objectives and culture;
• Commercial Finance \xe2\x80\x93 Understand the larger financial picture and impacts on contribution margins/revenue targets.
• Project Management \xe2\x80\x93 Be the client\xe2\x80\x99s spokesman to translate client\xe2\x80\x99s vision and articulate needs into business requirements by creating dependable, organized and clear communications at all levels. Ensure that the team is appropriately resourced for client activities, including for presentations, approvals and production;
• People Management & Development \xe2\x80\x93 Ownership of direct line reporting employee\xe2\x80\x99s performance appraisal. Advocate learning needs, proactive in providing coaching, identifying talent and succession planning include, career mapping and organization capability retention.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Account Management with deep understanding of industry best practices and engagement techniques.
• Strategic rigor and has holistic viewpoint with ability to align marketing objectives and solutions.
• Have led and enhanced team performance in a matrix organization set-up, contribute significantly to the strategic direction of Dentsu Aegis Network.
• An excellent negotiator and an influential verbal and written communicator.
• Ability to understand cultural nuances and adapts own style to fit. Respect differences in culture, approach and skillset.
• Possess tertiary qualification in Mass Communication, Business and/or Marketing.

Core Competencies:

• Able to analyze numerical data and pull out reasonable and rational conclusions to underpin the innovative strategic plan.
• Strong interest and high-level understanding of digital advertising and technology.
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to manage ambiguity.
• Ability to skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business and handle numerous projects simultaneously.
• Work well under pressure and within timeline constraints.
• Positive and a self-starter.

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity \xe2\x80\x93 Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture \xe2\x80\x93 the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what\xe2\x80\x99s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale - Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft - Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration - Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means \xe2\x80\x93 we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Keeping connected

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*Please include an updated CV in your application.

**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Location: Singapore

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Dentsu International