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Account Director

  • Location:

    Singapore

  • Sector:

    PR/Comms

  • Job ref:

    3297212

  • Published:

    almost 3 years ago

  • Salary range:

    7000 - 10000

  • Expiry date:

    2021-08-08

The Company
Our client is an award-winning global integrated communications agency. Mid-sized, yet global, they are a digital and social by design agency, producing creative campaigns for local, regional and global clients. In doing so, they solve business problems and help their client navigate an ever-evolving landscape through a unique blend of creativity and technology.


The Role
Our global PR and comms agency client is looking for a seasoned and creative Account Director to steward existing key client relationships identify, lead campaigns, foster talent and drive new business growth opportunities. You will be working on a mix of clients across Hospitality, Financial Services and Technology.

The AD will be responsible for the development of communication plans in collaboration with others across the business; day-to-day management of client teams and senior client counsel; building and growing client relationships; leading, coaching and developing account teams; new business; team planning; and financial management of client accounts.


& You...
  • At least 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Communications preferably at top tier agencies or client roles
  • Proven track record in managing projects with an acute understanding of client budget management and forecasting
  • Experience in preparing new business proposals with superior writing and verbal communications skills
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrates an understanding of how they integrate into communications programs
  • Understanding of global sector trends, with a focus on Asia / South East Asia region and the ability to draw insights from this understanding to counsel clients
  • Experience in creative, channel-neutral thinking that puts the audience first – counselling clients to push boundaries and deliver work with purpose
  • Exceptional client relationship management
  • Experience working with different skillsets (creatives/planners)
  • Strong people management and inspiring leadership skills – be a positive role model for leadership values and behaviours, a strong people advocate and developer of future talent
  • Help transform account handlers into Client Strategists who are channel neutral, social by design and grounded in earned
  • Able to participate in the development and adoption of new products, services, Zeno IP and thought leadership materials

33 Talent
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