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Company DescriptionLeo Burnett is part of Publicis Communications, a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore and Asia. At Leo Burnett Singapore, we believe that our Humankind philosophy allows our creativity to transform human behavior.We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.And while we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we\xe2\x80\x99re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.We\xe2\x80\x99re a community of experts that hail from every discipline.We\xe2\x80\x99re activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.We\xe2\x80\x99re idealists who thrive on inspiration.We\xe2\x80\x99re romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone and anywhere.We\xe2\x80\x99re all that, but we don\xe2\x80\x99t stop at that.Because we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to becoming better versions of ourselves, every. single. day.You will lead the work on some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, impacting the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change. The Business Director is responsible for the overall management of a client account including creation and communication of effective brand strategies, annual fee and contract negotiations, account staffing and oversight of all client relations and presentations; and provides support and oversight to an Account Management team.Expectations of a Business Director/Group Account DirectorManages a portfolio of brandsAlong with Creative Directors and Strategic Planner, sets creative and strategic tone for client accountPartners with Senior Planners to develop and implement highly strategic plans for brandProblem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve ManagementBuilds and maintains top level client relationships; acts as key partner and advisor to clients offering strategies and solutions to address their business challenges.Oversees annual fee and contract negotiations; works closely with Finance on contract and fee proposalsLeads monthly client revenue tracking and analyzes revenue impact on account and agency profitabilityCommitted to constantly improving our work, and how we workAlways on a look out for opportunities to grow business behind access to wider Groupe capabilitiesMaintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the GroupeExpectations as a member of our communityYou believe passionately in the power of creativity. But you\xe2\x80\x99re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there, inspiring people with a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work towards a common goalYour ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities, they are our most precious assetsYou will be tested and challenged, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each otherExpectations as a team leaderYour primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You will reflect our \xe2\x80\x9cPeople First\xe2\x80\x9d ethos, where we believe that the best work comes from a team that feels happy, secure and motivated, with a clarity of purpose. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative.In your role, you will specifically be expected to:Provide the required leadership and inspiration to department teamMonitor client account team to deliver beyond client\xe2\x80\x99s expectationsMotivate your team, and be the glue that keeps teams goingLead career conversations, to set goals and KPIs for each team member, review progress regularly and support them to achieveQualificationsRequirements:Min 10+ years experience in a creative advertising agencyStrong strategic thinking and experience delivering successful integrated communicationsMust have solid experience in global accountsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environmentEffective negotiation and problem-solving skills requiredStrong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitabilityA proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situationsExceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employeesHighly organized with a keen sense of attention to detailExceptional initiative and follow through skills

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