Account Director (6 month contract, immediate)Full-timePublicis 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.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 care about success in the marketplace and 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.Expectations of an Account DirectorManages a number of client relationshipsPartners with Planners to develop and implement highly interactive strategic responses for brand's business and communications needsProblem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve their supervisorGenerate accurate reports on the status of existing accounts and new businessBuilds and maintains relationships with clients through regular face-to-face contact and meetingsActs as the first point of contact for client questions and requestsLeads presentations with clientsManages a budget and achieves targetsAlways on the lookout for opportunities to cross-sell within the GroupeManages and facilitates new business pitches when requested by Managing DirectorCommitted to constantly improving our work, and how we workExpectations as a member of our communityYou believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. You will be tested, challenged, and pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged, and celebrated.Expectations as a team leaderYou will learn that we prefer not to hire our leaders, but to grow them. As your own leadership journey evolves, your primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative. You value diversity, equality, and inclusivity.In this role, you will specifically be expected to:Provide leadership and professional development to department staff.Mentor and train team members, write performance reviews, and allocate workMonitor teams to deliver beyond client's expectationsMotivate your team and be the glue that keeps teams goingSet goals and KPIs for each team member, and work with them to achieve theseRequirements:7 - 10 years account/digital/production experience in a creative advertising agencyDeep understanding of digital production steps and processesCapable of writing a thoughtful interactive communication strategy presentationsLives the interactive ecosystemAble to effectively interpret and lead regarding measurement reportingRallies behind interactive briefs and pushes clients and creativesAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesEffective negotiation and problem-solving skillsStrong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitabilityA demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respectExceptional written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with a keen sense of attention to detailExceptional initiative and follow-through skills
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