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Account Director

Account Director

Dentsu CreativeKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12 days ago
Job description

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more.

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network operating in over 120 countries. Launched in June 2022, it combines Dentsu's Japanese heritage in craft, data, and technology with a deep understanding of media and culture. We deliver end-to-end solutions that drive transformative growth, leveraging our expertise in digital experience, earned attention, and entertainment.

Job Overview

As the Account Director, your role is to provide strategic recommendations and manage all resources to ensure the Client’s marketing needs are met. You are the 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’s business.

Core responsibilities include :

  • Lead client relationships and provide strategic direction to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that drive business growth.
  • Oversee and mentor account teams, ensuring high performance, collaboration, and professional development.
  • Drive business development and account profitability through effective financial management and identifying new opportunities.
  • Ensure excellence in project delivery by managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards across all client initiatives.

Requirements

A bit about you :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of account management experience, including senior roles in advertising, marketing, or digital agencies.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Proven ability in strategic thinking, client relationship management, and delivering persuasive pitches to win new business or grow existing accounts.
  • Advanced proficiency in project management, financial oversight, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Benefits

    What’s in it for you :

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  • The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
  • 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
  • Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
  • Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero
  • At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

    We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

    Location : Kuala Lumpur

    Brand : Dentsu Creative

    Time Type : Full time

    Contract Type : Permanent

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