Job Description:
At dentsu, we drive growth that matters - for our people, our clients, and the industry. Inspired by Sanpo Yoshi, we’re focused on doing good for business, society, and each other.
In Australia, we’re building something powerful: one team with one ambition - to become the most potent media force in the market, known for bold thinking and standout work.
We think like challengers, act like owners, and are here to set a new standard.
We are looking for a Client Director responsible for managing day-to-day senior client relationships and overall team performance, with a deep familiarity in rolling out integrated media responses across a diverse range of categories, including regulated verticals.
Core Responsibilities:
- Day to day leadership for dedicated client teams at dentsu
- Managing multiple direct reports within the team, working with the Client Lead and owning development and progression of direct reports.
- Work with the Client Lead to deliver end to end media strategy, channel planning, media ideation and best practice implementation.
- Develop comprehensive and effective media responses with the right channel mix and budget allocation
- Work closely with media partners, in particular those with major partnerships with the client
- Maintain an intimate understanding of relevant client categories, supporting the lead with forecasting media billings and overseeing monthly invoicing processes.
- Identify and contribute to organic revenue growth opportunities
Essential Experience
- Comprehensive understanding of the Australian media marketplace
- Deep agency experience with a focus on planning, key account management and best-practice implementation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple direct reports and client stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
- Established experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing a combination of major brief responses or reactive client requests.
- Familiarity working and collaborating between in-house and agency teams, delivering integrated media responses
- Deep familiarity working with channel selection, role of channel, budget phasing, block plan and high level budget bearings as part of past roles.
What’s in it for you:
- Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
- 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.
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Location:
SydneyBrand:
Time Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent
