Group Account Director

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dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms. 

Dentsu Creative operates in over [21] markets worldwide with more than [2,200] dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment. 

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Group Account Director with our awesome team in Sydney.

The role: 

As the Group Account Director, you are to own the day-to-day client relationship and all elements of delivery. Including, implementation of the strategic vision for the client, delivery against the financial targets set and building a trusted relationship with the client.

Core responsibilities: 

• Delivers innovative and ambitious, strategic and commercial solutions that balance client and agency values working closely with colleagues and clients.

• Builds strong client relationships as a trusted advisor with senior client and industry stakeholders.

• Deepens the relationship to ensure retention and growth.

• Manages team to ensure they also build strong relationships with their counterparts to deliver outstanding client service.

• Immerses self and team in clients’ business: understanding their challenges, objectives, external economic environment, markets they operate in, competitive threats and relevant partner agencies; knows their business model, how it is performing and what success looks like; knows client’s products inside out and applies this knowledge to deliver innovative, ambitious client plans and service.

A bit about you: 

• Uses account plans to stimulate and track future work; manages resources effectively.

• Understands client commercial framework and works with senior account leadership to ensure business is run profitably.

• Improves client satisfaction to expand existing revenue streams and build new ones.

• Manages systems for forecasting accurate spend and track progress.

• Translates agency strategy into innovative, executable business plans for own client that deliver business value.

What’s in it for you: 

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up 

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change 

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way 

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University 

Become a champion for meaningful progress: 

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. 

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you. 

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now! 

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