Senior Account Manager

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. 

When you join dentsu, Asia Pacific’s largest and most awarded Agency Network, whichever of our brands you join, you’re becoming part of one team. A team with diverse talents in media, creative content and technology. And one with a shared ambition: to innovate the way brands are built. 

Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean you’ll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting thinking. Combine that with a pioneering spirit aimed at making a positive impact on brands, society and each other – and you’ll soon realize why we’re at the forefront of the digital economy. 

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. 

The role: 

As a Senior Account Manager, you will take responsibility and be the key day-to-day liaison between the Clients, Agency, and Partners. You will lead projects and campaigns with a variety of lifestyle brands through brand awareness, acquisition, retention, and life cycle. 

This role calls for a natural relationship builder with a sharp eye for detail and a feel for brand nuance – someone who can connect national strategy to local culture, ensuring every campaign feels seamless, authentic, and resonates with real customers. 

Core responsibilities: 

• Support the senior team to deliver innovative and creative solutions to client briefs 

• Work collaboratively with the dentsu network & drive business value 

• Take control of project timelines and budgets, keeping your team and client on track 

• Review plans to drive greater margin and value through innovation and better ways of working 

• Allocate team resources to ensure delivery of data and information required for pitches 

• Provide accurate plan details and updates to clients 

• Support junior staff 

A bit about you: 

• Strong creative advertising agency experience, preferably as a Senior Account Manager or Account Manager ready to step up 

• Strong integrated production understanding 

• Exceptional organizational, planning, and decision-making skills 

• You have a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape and how they impact clients 

• Creatively minded with a solid understanding of what makes great work 

• Proactive & commercially minded 

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. 

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