Account Manager (Freelance)

Job description

Company Description
Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world.


If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough.

Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources.

At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips.


Go ahead, the world is waiting.


Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world.

Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation.

Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital.


Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore.

They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL.


Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape.


Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience.


Job Description
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 Manager acts as the main liaison between the agency and the client.

A manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the client account including client presentations, gaining internal and external creative concept approval, and executing flawless delivery.


Responsibilities
Expectations of an Account Manager
Be the main point of contact to the client day-to-day
Researches and understands the brand, its category and its competitors to provide added value for the client while staying well-informed on marketing and media trends
Collaborates with the Planning, Media and Creative departments to write a strong, inspiring agency brief and concept based on the client’s initial brief
Influences the development of the highest quality of creative work by sharing knowledge of the client/business/brand and demonstrating strong creative judgment and basic strategic recommendations
Presents production estimates for client approval
Protects client and agency interests by thoughtfully managing resources and identifying new opportunities for growth, issues and updates
Provides written weekly status and conference call reports following meetings to ensure client and agency are in agreement
Attends shoots and edits to ensure client approval and satisfaction
Effectively facilitates the communication between agency, client and our partner agencies to ensure seamless creative outcomes
Works with studio, producers and project management teams to deliver on time, and on budget
Committed to constantly improving our work, and how we work
Maintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the Groupe
Expectations as a member of our community
You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world.

But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion.

Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, 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 other
Qualifications
Preferred 3-5 years account experience in a highly creative advertising agency preferred
Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
Strong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitability
A track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
Exceptional initiative and follow through skills
After hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required
The confidence to interact with clients and make presentations
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