Leo Burnett is part of Publicis Communications, a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore and Asia. At Leo Burnett Singapore, we believe that our Humankind philosophy allows our creativity to transform human behavior.We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we're also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.We're a community of experts that hail from every discipline.We're activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.We're idealists who thrive on inspiration.We're romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone and anywhere.We're all that, but we don't stop at that.Because we're committed to becoming better versions of ourselves, every. single. day.Job DescriptionYou 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 not only care about success in the marketplace but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change. The Account Manager acts as the main liaison between the agency and the client. A manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the client account including client presentations, gaining internal and external creative concept approval, and executing flawless delivery.Expectations of an Account ManagerBe the main point of contact to the client day-to-dayResearch and understand the brand, its category and its competitors to provide added value for the client while staying well-informed on marketing and media trendsCollaborate with the Planning, Media and Creative departments to write a strong, inspiring agency brief and concept based on the client's initial briefInfluence the development of the highest quality of creative work by sharing knowledge of the client/business/brand and demonstrating strong creative judgment and basic strategic recommendationsProtect client and agency interests by thoughtfully managing resources and identifying new opportunities for growth, issues and updatesProvide written weekly status and conference call reports following meetings to ensure client and agency are in agreementAttend shoots and edits to ensure client approval and satisfactionEffectively facilitate the communication between agency, client and our partner agencies to ensure seamless creative outcomesWork with studio, producers and project management teams to deliver on time, and on budgetCommit to constantly improving our work, and how we workMaintain a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the GroupeQualificationsRequirementsPreferred 3-5 years account experience in a highly creative advertising agencyStrong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technologyAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environmentAbility to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplinesEffective negotiation and problem-solving skillsStrong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitabilityA track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situationsExceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employeesHighly organized with a keen sense of attention to detailExceptional initiative and follow through skillsAfter hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions requiredThe confidence to interact with clients and make presentations
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