Group Account Director

**Company Description**:
**About Le Pub**

Le Pub was created by combining the renowned Publicis Italy (“#1 Creative Agency in World” - Adweek 2021, “#2 Creative Agency in the World” at Cannes 2021, “Most Effective Ad in the world” - Kantar 2021) & best-in-class data, media and technology expertise from Publicis Amsterdam. **We are expanding globally and coming to Singapore looking for hungry and talented people.**

We believe that brands can no longer merely communicate with consumers and must now earn their place in people’s daily lives. Stated differently - it’s about helping brands deliver real value (rather than messages). That’s why Le Pub is obsessed with creating innovative experiences that matter enough to “live in culture”. Fueled by rich global data and powered by world-class creativity - Le Pub is where brands meet culture.

The most creative agency in the world

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What they say about us

GAD is the main contact point of the clients at an ad agency. They have deep knowledge about the client and its market, identifying risks and opportunities and designing solutions that are good for the client and the agency.

They know how to connect the dots, feel comfortable in managing projects and other team to guarantee the best deliver to client and agency and are not afraid to tell the truth. They’re also passionate about finding solutions, organizing things, have a good knowledge of finance and the timings required to do things and are talented to present and sell ideas to people.

Expectations of a Business Director/Group Account Director
- Manages a portfolio of global brands and different global workstreams (you will be supported by a team).
- Hold strategic conversation with senior clients, define key priorities for the account to support growth agenda
- Along with Creative Directors and Strategic Planner, sets strategic approach and creative expression for client account.
- Partners with Senior Planners and with local markets counterparts to enable relevant insight and creative outputs for global campaigns.
- Champion and elevate creative output on the account
- Lead the integration of capabilities and external partners to deliver seamless campaign ecosystem.
- Problem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve Management.
- Builds and maintains top level client relationships; acts as key partner and advisor to clients offering strategies and solutions to address their business challenges.
- Leads monthly client revenue tracking and analyzes revenue impact on account and agency profitability.
- Lead & support the team in delivering projects on timing and budget with greater creative outputs.

Expectations as a member of our community
- You believe passionately in the power of creativity-Data-Culture. You are curious about what’s happening in the world and within your client business & consumers. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there, inspiring people with a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work towards a common goal
- Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities, they are our most precious assets
- You will be tested and challenged, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other

Expectations as a team leader

Your primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You will reflect our “People First” ethos, where we believe that the best work comes from a team that feels happy, secure and motivated, with a clarity of purpose. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative.

In your role, you will specifically be expected to:

- Provide the required leadership and inspiration to department team
- Grow the account team with high standard of account management
- Monitor client account team to deliver beyond client’s expectations
- Motivate your team, and be the glue that keeps teams going
- Lead career conversations, to set goals and KPIs for each team member, review progress regularly and support them to achieve

**Qualifications**:

- 12+ years of experience in managing business and/or project teams
- Strong strategic thinking and experience delivering successful integrated communications
- Has experience working on global, regional business is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills required
- Strong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitability
- A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with al