Account Director

1 week ago


Singapore People Story Full time

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Overview

We are working with a global digital marketing agency on the lookout for a strong Account Director to lead one of their most high-impact accounts in the region. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a major regional account, working across multiple markets in APAC and collaborating with some of the industry's brightest minds. If you're passionate about driving innovative digital performance strategies and want to be at the forefront of cutting-edge campaigns, this Account Director role offers unparalleled exposure and growth potential on one of the most sought-after accounts in the region. Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV.

For inquiries, contact the People Story team at with your CV attached.

Responsibilities
  • Managing Current Clients
    • Serve as the senior point of contact for a major regional account, building and maintaining trusted relationships
    • Ensure high client satisfaction and retention by delivering exceptional service and results
    • Comprehend clients' business objectives and challenges and proactively offer strategic guidance to support goal achievement
    • Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts to grow business
    • Lead annual planning, quarterly business reviews, and strategic discussions with clients
    • Collaborate with strategy and media teams to develop performance-focused marketing plans
    • Ensure operational excellence throughout campaign execution, from planning and optimization to detailed performance analysis
  • Contributing to New Business
    • Play a pivotal role in the pitch process in Singapore, contributing to strategy development, submission, and presentation
    • Collaborate with the Business Development team to evaluate prospects' requirements and design tailored media and strategic solutions
    • Share insights from the market, client success stories, and performance metrics to support new business initiatives
    • Represent the agency at industry events, networking functions, and during RFI/RFP engagements as needed
  • Team Leadership and Development
    • Mentor and guide 20+ employees across the region including Account Managers, Planners, and junior staff through regular coaching and feedback
    • Foster a culture of high performance and innovation within media and client servicing teams
    • Manage and develop cross-functional teams involved in media buying and client servicing
    • Facilitate collaboration with regional and global teams for knowledge exchange and information sharing
Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience in performance marketing, with extensive expertise in digital media planning and buying, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership capacity leading a sizable team
  • Solid understanding of digital media channels including paid social media, paid search, programmatic, and affiliate marketing
  • Experience with traditional media channels like Out-Of-Home (OOH), TV, and radio is a plus
  • In-depth knowledge of regional digital media landscape, platforms, and consumer behavior
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficient in English; additional languages relevant to the market are a plus
  • Must be Singaporean or a SG PR holder.
How to apply

Please apply here with your CV or email , again with your CV attached.

Details
  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Advertising and Marketing
  • Industries: Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Technology, Information and Media
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