What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director position at dentsu?
Company Description
DentsuMB is a global creative agency delivering idea-led brand transformation at scale. We deliver creative expertise and innovative global solutions for clients. Applying big platform thinking, we bring ideas to life and deliver world-class creative solutions to meet consumer touch points and work across geographies, cultures and channels.
Dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. DentsuMB is an agency of Dentsu.
Job Description
This role will report into the VP, Account Management. A successful candidate will champion strategically and creatively sharp work, be a true partner to clients, show a passion for the brand and category, and easily navigate a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Act as a primary day-to-day client contact across several large-scale projects
- Manage the client relationships daily
- Lead teams through strategic development, creative ideation, production, and flawless execution
- Anticipate project and/or client needs to always be one step ahead daily of what needs to be accomplished
- Lead and oversee all account operations as it relates to the business of the agency
- Identify client issues and work with our agency partners to provide solutions
- Provide honest and valuable counsel to agency team
- Collaborate with agency partners as an IAT leader
- Create applicable development plans for direct reports
- Inspire agency and client confidence and seek opportunities to advance the client relationship
- Fuel agency culture and progress
Qualifications
- Account team leader/senior client advisor
- Project management expert
- 8 Years of integrated agency account management experience
Additional Information
Perks:
- Great compensation package
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible time-off
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.
Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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