Account Director (6 month contract, immediate) Full-time Publicis 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 Director Manages a number of client relationships Partners with Planners to develop and implement highly interactive strategic responses for brand's business and communications needs Problem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve their supervisor Generate accurate reports on the status of existing accounts and new business Builds and maintains relationships with clients through regular face-to-face contact and meetings Acts as the first point of contact for client questions and requests Leads presentations with clients Manages a budget and achieves targets Always on the lookout for opportunities to cross-sell within the Groupe Manages and facilitates new business pitches when requested by Managing Director Committed to constantly improving our work, and how we work Expectations as a member of our community You 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 leader You 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 work Monitor teams to deliver beyond client's expectations Motivate your team and be the glue that keeps teams going Set goals and KPIs for each team member, and work with them to achieve these Requirements: 7 - 10 years account/digital/production experience in a creative advertising agency Deep understanding of digital production steps and processes Capable of writing a thoughtful interactive communication strategy presentations Lives the interactive ecosystem Able to effectively interpret and lead regarding measurement reporting Rallies behind interactive briefs and pushes clients and creatives Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills Strong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitability A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills #J-18808-Ljbffr