Account Director (1 year contract)

Job description

Publicis Communications is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore, formed by Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL.

At Publicis Singapore, we believe that magic happens when brands lead change with creativity and bravery.

We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.

While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re 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’re a community of experts that hail from every discipline.

We’re activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.

We’re idealists who thrive on inspiration.

We’re romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone and anywhere.

We’re all that, but we don’t stop at that.

Because we’re 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 Account Director is responsible for seamless delivery on a client account including creation and communication of effective brand strategies, account staffing and oversight of all client relations and presentations; while providing active support and oversight to an Account Service team.

This role will lead two key accounts.

Account 1 - Hospitality

1. Lead and optimize operations for the account, managing a team across 5 markets (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, India).
   
   
2. Drive strategic conversations with clients to elevate social content strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining the agency’s creative excellence.
   
   
3. Guide Account Managers to deliver high-quality, impactful creative work on time and within scope.
   
   
4. Enhance operational efficiency by refining ways of working within Singapore and across the regional team.
   
   
5. Lead presentations with clients, including engagements with senior stakeholders, when required.
   
   
6. Oversee the P&L for the account, working with the team to achieve financial targets.
   
   
7. Stay proactive in identifying opportunities for organic growth and cross-selling within the Groupe.
   
   

Account 2 - Payment Services

1. Lead strategic discussions on social communications, providing clear direction and guidance to deliver top-tier recommendations for their social platforms in Singapore.
   
   
2. Rally and align teams across Malaysia and Thailand to improve and unify strategic recommendations while upholding brand consistency as a brand guardian.
   
   
3. Empower the team to establish and operationalize efficient workflows, ensuring seamless execution and delivery.
   
   
4. Lead presentations with clients, including engagements with senior stakeholders, when required.
   
   
5. Oversee the P&L for the account, working with the team to achieve financial targets.
   
   
6. Actively seek opportunities to drive organic growth or cross-sell services within the Groupe.
   
   

1. Proven ability to integrate different departments within the organization to facilitate client requests and deliver on the Groupe’s promise of the Power of One .
   
   
2. Deep understanding of 360 campaign production and Social media i.e. steps, processes, paid media, tools - with the ability to manage high-level communication with clients about Chemistry’s social-first approach.
   
   
3. Skilled in crafting presentations that highlight trends in digital, media, technology, and advertising to achieve clients’ business outcomes.
   
   
4. A strong grasp of the social ecosystem, with a deep understanding of how social, mobile, experiential, search, and other channels coexist.
   
   
5. Expertise in interpreting and leading measurement reporting for both standard and rich media advertising or social campaigns.
   
   
6. Ability to rally behind social-first briefs, pushing clients and creatives to explore innovative projects.
   
   
7. Highly capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
   
   
8. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
   
   
9. Comprehensive financial understanding of budgeting, estimating, and ensuring agency profitability.
   
   
10. A track record of earning trust and respect by demonstrating sound critical thinking and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
    
    
11. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels.
    
    
12. Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
    
    
13. Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills to ensure successful project completion.
    
    

Required Skill Profession

Sales Management