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    Publicis Groupe

    Advertising, Marketing, Communications

    Account Director

    Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHybridTemporaryPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Responsibilities

    • Partnership with existing clients and extension of client base to agreed Client Partnering strategy
    • Best in class client relationship building, proactive, ‘can do’ attitude and seamless implementation
    • Take responsibility for development, delivery and evaluation of projects working in conjunction with all functions
    • Establish alternatives for brand/marketing communication and advertising strategy
    • Drive the development of new marketing communication and advertising strategy for products and programmes as well as the creation of new alternative offline revenue streams
    • Regularly assessing performance of existing programs/solutions and finding new methods for increasing yield
    • Liaising with product marketing teams to identify marketing opportunities
    • Working with creative to create marketing strategy roadmap for brands that meets new revenue targets
    • Developing successful market proposition, pricing and go-to-market strategies for these new commercial products/program
    • Creating all relevant go-to-market collateral and communication programs to support new product/program launches
    • Responsibility for key process improvement projects as agreed with Account Director (e.g. Creative briefing process, financial tracking etc)
    • Ensure account and project management are continually aligned
    • Provide timely and consistent communication to account director and team about project status, profitability and people
    • Develop strong relationships with all other parts of the business and raise profile within the agency
    • Provide team with broader industry knowledge and specialism
    • Collaborative partnerships with Project management team
    • Identify continuously client’s needs and establish/present initial strategy alternatives accordingly
    • Carry out shared values faithfully and play as a role model for junior members
    • Present clear instructions, guidelines and prompt review to junior members
    • Develop new clients and competition PT; support to create opportunity for competition PT
    • In-charge of financial performance (P&L target) management; in charge of managing client’s billing and profit targets, and closely observe client’s financial security and report results
    • Active participation in monthly team finance meetings in partnership with budget controller

    Qualifications

    • A diploma/Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications
    • Strong project management skills and keen understanding of creative development process and budget control
    • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in managing campaigns in an integrated agency environment handling B2B marketing/branding
    • Proven track record in growing accounts, winning new business/pitches
    • Strong understanding of how mobile is affecting the retail space and overall consumer journey
    • Experience in consumer electronics/FMCG/IT retail projects is preferred
    • Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in English
    • Dedication to clients and team colleagues
    • Ability to produce under pressure and management of timelines and production
    • Experience working in an integrated agency environment

    Additional Information

    • Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
    • Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
    • Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
    • Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
    • Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
    • A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
    • Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
    • Phone Allowance

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Publicis Groupe

    Publicis Groupe is a global leader in marketing, communications, and digital transformation, providing advertising and media services worldwide.

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    Industry
    Advertising, Marketing, Communications
    Founded
    1926
    Open roles
    4327

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