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Established in 1973 with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Cheil Worldwide is one of the world’s leading integrated marketing communications networks, with more than 7,200 employees globally in more than 54 offices in 46 countries. For more information, visit us at: We are inviting candidates for the position of: Account Director / Senior Account Director / Group Account Director The Account Director / Senior Account Director / Group Account Director is experienced in developing and executing integrated campaigns and digital advertising. He/ She will be responsible for managing up to senior level client relationships, build and grow the account portfolio on Samsung and Non Samsung clients. He/ She needs to have sound understanding of clients’ marketing and advertising needs. The incumbent will need to provide perspective and leadership in the development of the highest quality advertising product. Responsibilities: Grow the account through strategic initiatives and organic revenue growth Always pushing for innovation and new way of doing things that helps build brand and drive sales Always pushing to achieve optimized results on campaigns launched. Be an inspiration to the creatives by distilling great insights to achieve better creative output Lead in new business pitches from brief to ideation Requirements: Minimum 10 years of integrated / digital experience in the advertising industry Possess leadership qualities and is able to lead a team Must be able to work with various disciplines and different types of business portfolio and clientele Self-motivated, and a team player Vocal and confident disposition Hold a Bachelor’s degree at minimum Strong presentation skills a must

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We Are Primal

Primal is the marketing partner designed to meet the needs of brands today. Our different approach of globally-minded yet locally-tuned people sets us apart. With a digital-first approach, our core pillars incorporate: Strategy, Search, Performance, Creative, Social, and Data.

Underpinned by integrated teams that ensure consistency and accelerated results, we're committed to creating impact and deep relationships.

Partnering with Primal means opting for a path less traveled. A commitment to not just progress but to think differently. With us, you’re making a statement about your vision for the future. At Primal, we're not just an agency; we deliver outcomes.

Since launching in 2015, we’ve helped over 300 high-performing brands through our strategic and data-driven marketing approach. We transform the clients we work with. We have a 96% client satisfaction rate, with over 95% of brands choosing to continue working with us on a recurring basis.

Our integrated approach represents our flagship offering to clients, where we apply our proprietary strategic planning process, INSTINCT, designed to close the gap between our clients, their competition, and their customers. This is where everything starts at Primal. It's the essential catalyst for helping transform our brand partners into the successful titans of industry. We specifically blend marketing with a consulting service model that enables clients to identify and overcome the biggest growth challenges.

Role:

The Account Director plays a critical role in driving strategic client partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring organizational excellence across all client engagements. Specifically, this entails:

• Acting as the senior strategic partner for accounts while providing leadership and direction across the agency's operations.
• Overseeing comprehensive campaign strategy and execution while managing and developing cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Developing and communicating executive-level strategic insights and performance analysis to build long-term partnerships and demonstrate organizational value.

This role demands mastery-level expertise in strategic account management, team leadership, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. To be successful, you must possess exceptional leadership capabilities, executive-level communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, and the capacity to drive both client success and organizational growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Why this is important for you:

You will have a unique opportunity for growth.

First, you’ll interact with high-performing brands, which will ‘level up’ your knowledge and network. You'll also work in a fast-paced environment with amazing people, where you’ll have the opportunity to make an immense impact.

Responsibilities:

External Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior client partner for key enterprise accounts, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain C-suite and executive-level client relationships to drive long-term partnerships and organizational growth.
• Lead strategic client communications through executive briefings, quarterly business reviews, and comprehensive performance assessments.
• Chair executive client meetings, including strategic planning sessions, annual partnership reviews, and high-stakes presentations.
• Identify and execute strategic growth opportunities to expand client partnerships and maximize organizational revenue.

Internal Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct comprehensive campaign strategy and execution across the agency's client portfolio, ensuring delivery exceeds expectations and strategic KPIs.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving performance across all agency departments.
• Monitor overall agency performance and client health, proactively addressing complex operational challenges and strategic issues.
• Develop and present executive-level performance analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, identifying market trends and growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members across all levels, drive knowledge sharing initiatives, and spearhead strategic process improvements throughout the organization.
• Ensure adherence to Primal's operational excellence standards, including team performance management, strategic reporting, and maintaining comprehensive organizational documentation.

Results:

• Achieve and maintain enterprise client retention rates while driving significant portfolio growth.
• Build and oversee a high-performing team that consistently delivers exceptional results and maintains strong client relationships.
• Drive substantial revenue growth through strategic account development, team optimization, and operational excellence.
• Establish benchmarks for organizational performance, including team development, process excellence, and strategic client engagement standards.
  

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in senior account management with demonstrated leadership capabilities, preferably within digital marketing, SEO and Performance Marketing.
• Proven track record of managing and developing teams while maintaining direct client responsibilities.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and relationship-building skills with strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.
• Advanced analytical capabilities to assess complex performance metrics and develop strategic recommendations for both clients and internal operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value accounts, lead cross-functional teams, and drive organizational initiatives simultaneously in dynamic environments.
• Leadership mindset, executive presence, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results, developing talent, and driving organizational success.
  

Location:

In-Office Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Benefits:

Primal believes people are at the center of every success story. Our team has always claimed that the biggest benefit of being a part of our company is the opportunity to learn. Our fast-paced nature will serve as an accelerant to your professional growth and career.

Our central ethos involves hiring and developing hard-working, high-potential leaders. Success in this role WILL set you up for immense success (both within and outside the company).

In addition, Primal provides competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Fun and Young Environment
• Company and Team Activities.
• Health Insurance
• Annual Company Retreat
• Social Security
• Annual and Birthday leave
• Skill Development and Training

Primal Core Values:

Our values are the heart and soul of this high-growth company. The right person for this role also holds the same values, subscribes to them, and understands why each is critical to life and business.

• Own It : Take absolute accountability for your actions.
• Get It Done : Operate with urgency and purpose.
• Hungry for Growth : Pursue progress with relentless curiosity and ambition.
• One Tribe : Champion unity through empathy, respect, and trust.
• Lead by Doing : Set the example for others to follow.

Additional Information:

• Candidates are subject to a test of their abilities.

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Ciena is expanding in the ASEAN region and this position is to lead sales for the strategic telco accounts and channel partners in Malaysia. A good candidate should have track records in breaking in new accounts and growing existing accounts with new hardware, software and service businesses. Customer relationship management, business development and systematic account management background are important elements to be successful in this position. This position will work closely with pre-sales and post-sales team members to achieve annual sales target and other assigned corporate objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop the go-to-market strategy to address the demands of the hyperscaler and MOFN (Manage optical fibre network) business through the local service providers.
• Develop a strategy to capitalise on the various Data Centre investments in Malaysia.
• Build and own the client relationship with the various services providers in Malaysia with potential to grow scope into Thailand.
• Together with existing and new partners, develop a strategy for the targeted accounts in Malaysia.
• Establish strong understanding of customer’s needs, their objectives and their procurement processes
• Identify, develop and prioritize sales opportunities for new and existing customer base
• Work closely with regional sales engineering, product line management and sales operations team to achieve sales and revenue objectives
• Responsible for direct and indirect sales activities and provide inputs for channel partner recruitment as needed
• Good habit of managing sales CRM (e.g.Salesforce.com) and related tools
• Possess technical background to learn about Ciena’s solutions, including optical transmission, packet networking and software technologies
• Have sound knowledge of the competitive landscape and the regional business market
• Perform other duties as requested/assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year Bachelor Degree (Technical or Business) or higher education
• 10+ years of sales, account management role, or 3+ years of pre-sales, post-sales customer management role selling into Tier 1 Service Providers in Malaysia

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess existing strong relationships with the stakeholders of Tier-1 service providers and data centres.
• Experience and understanding of the investment behaviour of the global top hyperscalers.
• Able to bridge relationships between hyperscalers/data centre providers with local service providers.
• Proven sales management, account management and business development experience
• Proven experience negotiating and winning new accounts as challenger and winning multi-year projects
• Optical networking technology background is required, and packet Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking background will be an asset
• Possess positive and open-minded attitude and good time management skills
• Proven records of growing responsibilities and success in breaking-in new grounds
• Proven team management and leadership skills to work with team members in matrix organization
• Possess high ethical standards, good analytical and communications skills
• Willingness to travel and strong English skill is essential

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Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Your Role

Ciena is expanding in the ASEAN region and this position is to lead sales for the strategic telco accounts and channel partners in Malaysia. A good candidate should have track records in breaking in new accounts and growing existing accounts with new hardware, software and service businesses. Customer relationship management, business development and systematic account management background are important elements to be successful in this position. This position will work closely with pre-sales and post-sales team members to achieve annual sales target and other assigned corporate objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop the go-to-market strategy to address the demands of the hyperscaler and MOFN (Manage optical fibre network) business through the local service providers.
• Develop a strategy to capitalise on the various Data Centre investments in Malaysia.
• Build and own the client relationship with the various services providers in Malaysia with potential to grow scope into Thailand.
• Together with existing and new partners, develop a strategy for the targeted accounts in Malaysia.
• Establish strong understanding of customer’s needs, their objectives and their procurement processes
• Identify, develop and prioritize sales opportunities for new and existing customer base
• Work closely with regional sales engineering, product line management and sales operations team to achieve sales and revenue objectives
• Responsible for direct and indirect sales activities and provide inputs for channel partner recruitment as needed
• Good habit of managing sales CRM (e.g.Salesforce.com) and related tools
• Possess technical background to learn about Ciena’s solutions, including optical transmission, packet networking and software technologies
• Have sound knowledge of the competitive landscape and the regional business market
• Perform other duties as requested/assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year Bachelor Degree (Technical or Business) or higher education
• 10+ years of sales, account management role, or 3+ years of pre-sales, post-sales customer management role selling into Tier 1 Service Providers in Malaysia

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess existing strong relationships with the stakeholders of Tier-1 service providers and data centres.
• Experience and understanding of the investment behaviour of the global top hyperscalers.
• Able to bridge relationships between hyperscalers/data centre providers with local service providers.
• Proven sales management, account management and business development experience
• Proven experience negotiating and winning new accounts as challenger and winning multi-year projects
• Optical networking technology background is required, and packet Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking background will be an asset
• Possess positive and open-minded attitude and good time management skills
• Proven records of growing responsibilities and success in breaking-in new grounds
• Proven team management and leadership skills to work with team members in matrix organization
• Possess high ethical standards, good analytical and communications skills
• Willingness to travel and strong English skill is essential

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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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We Are Primal Primal is the marketing partner designed to meet the needs of brands today. Our different approach of globally-minded yet locally-tuned people sets us apart. With a digital-first approach, our core pillars incorporate: Strategy, Search, Performance, Creative, Social, and Data. Underpinned by integrated teams that ensure consistency and accelerated results, we're committed to creating impact and deep relationships. Partnering with Primal means opting for a path less traveled. A commitment to not just progress but to think differently. With us, you’re making a statement about your vision for the future. At Primal, we're not just an agency; we deliver outcomes. Since launching in 2015, we’ve helped over 300 high-performing brands through our strategic and data-driven marketing approach. We transform the clients we work with. We have a 96% client satisfaction rate, with over 95% of brands choosing to continue working with us on a recurring basis. Our integrated approach represents our flagship offering to clients, where we apply our proprietary strategic planning process, INSTINCT, designed to close the gap between our clients, their competition, and their customers. This is where everything starts at Primal. It's the essential catalyst for helping transform our brand partners into the successful titans of industry. We specifically blend marketing with a consulting service model that enables clients to identify and overcome the biggest growth challenges. Role: The Account Director plays a critical role in driving strategic client partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring organizational excellence across all client engagements. Specifically, this entails: Acting as the senior strategic partner for accounts while providing leadership and direction across the agency's operations. Overseeing comprehensive campaign strategy and execution while managing and developing cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. Developing and communicating executive-level strategic insights and performance analysis to build long-term partnerships and demonstrate organizational value. This role demands mastery-level expertise in strategic account management, team leadership, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. To be successful, you must possess exceptional leadership capabilities, executive-level communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, and the capacity to drive both client success and organizational growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Why this is important for you: You will have a unique opportunity for growth. First, you’ll interact with high-performing brands, which will ‘level up’ your knowledge and network. You'll also work in a fast-paced environment with amazing people, where you’ll have the opportunity to make an immense impact. Responsibilities: External Responsibilities: Serve as the senior client partner for key enterprise accounts, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and strategic alignment with business objectives. Develop and maintain C-suite and executive-level client relationships to drive long-term partnerships and organizational growth. Lead strategic client communications through executive briefings, quarterly business reviews, and comprehensive performance assessments. Chair executive client meetings, including strategic planning sessions, annual partnership reviews, and high-stakes presentations. Identify and execute strategic growth opportunities to expand client partnerships and maximize organizational revenue. Internal Responsibilities: Oversee and direct comprehensive campaign strategy and execution across the agency's client portfolio, ensuring delivery exceeds expectations and strategic KPIs. Lead and develop cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving performance across all agency departments. Monitor overall agency performance and client health, proactively addressing complex operational challenges and strategic issues. Develop and present executive-level performance analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, identifying market trends and growth opportunities. Mentor and develop team members across all levels, drive knowledge sharing initiatives, and spearhead strategic process improvements throughout the organization. Ensure adherence to Primal's operational excellence standards, including team performance management, strategic reporting, and maintaining comprehensive organizational documentation. Results: Achieve and maintain enterprise client retention rates while driving significant portfolio growth. Build and oversee a high-performing team that consistently delivers exceptional results and maintains strong client relationships. Drive substantial revenue growth through strategic account development, team optimization, and operational excellence. Establish benchmarks for organizational performance, including team development, process excellence, and strategic client engagement standards.

Requirements: Extensive experience in senior account management with demonstrated leadership capabilities, preferably within digital marketing, SEO and Performance Marketing. Proven track record of managing and developing teams while maintaining direct client responsibilities. Exceptional executive-level communication and relationship-building skills with strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities. Advanced analytical capabilities to assess complex performance metrics and develop strategic recommendations for both clients and internal operations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value accounts, lead cross-functional teams, and drive organizational initiatives simultaneously in dynamic environments. Leadership mindset, executive presence, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results, developing talent, and driving organizational success.

Location: In-Office Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Benefits: Primal believes people are at the center of every success story. Our team has always claimed that the biggest benefit of being a part of our company is the opportunity to learn. Our fast-paced nature will serve as an accelerant to your professional growth and career. Our central ethos involves hiring and developing hard-working, high-potential leaders. Success in this role WILL set you up for immense success (both within and outside the company). In addition, Primal provides competitive compensation and benefits, including: Fun and Young Environment Company and Team Activities. Health Insurance Annual Company Retreat Social Security Annual and Birthday leave Skill Development and Training Primal Core Values: Our values are the heart and soul of this high-growth company. The right person for this role also holds the same values, subscribes to them, and understands why each is critical to life and business. Own It : Take absolute accountability for your actions. Get It Done : Operate with urgency and purpose. Hungry for Growth : Pursue progress with relentless curiosity and ambition. One Tribe : Champion unity through empathy, respect, and trust. Lead by Doing : Set the example for others to follow. Additional Information: Candidates are subject to a test of their abilities.

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This is a primary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Your Role Ciena is expanding in the ASEAN region and this position is to lead sales for the strategic telco accounts and channel partners in Malaysia. A good candidate should have track records in breaking in new accounts and growing existing accounts with new hardware, software and service businesses. Customer relationship management, business development and systematic account management background are important elements to be successful in this position. This position will work closely with pre-sales and post-sales team members to achieve annual sales target and other assigned corporate objectives. Your Responsibilities Develop the go-to-market strategy to address the demands of the hyperscaler and MOFN (Manage optical fibre network) business through the local service providers. Develop a strategy to capitalise on the various Data Centre investments in Malaysia. Build and own the client relationship with the various services providers in Malaysia with potential to grow scope into Thailand. Together with existing and new partners, develop a strategy for the targeted accounts in Malaysia. Establish strong understanding of customer’s needs, their objectives and their procurement processes Identify, develop and prioritize sales opportunities for new and existing customer base Work closely with regional sales engineering, product line management and sales operations team to achieve sales and revenue objectives Responsible for direct and indirect sales activities and provide inputs for channel partner recruitment as needed Good habit of managing sales CRM (e.g.Salesforce.com) and related tools Possess technical background to learn about Ciena’s solutions, including optical transmission, packet networking and software technologies Have sound knowledge of the competitive landscape and the regional business market Perform other duties as requested/assigned Minimum Qualifications Minimum 4 year Bachelor Degree (Technical or Business) or higher education 10+ years of sales, account management role, or 3+ years of pre-sales, post-sales customer management role selling into Tier 1 Service Providers in Malaysia Preferred Qualifications Possess existing strong relationships with the stakeholders of Tier-1 service providers and data centres. Experience and understanding of the investment behaviour of the global top hyperscalers. Able to bridge relationships between hyperscalers/data centre providers with local service providers. Proven sales management, account management and business development experience Proven experience negotiating and winning new accounts as challenger and winning multi-year projects Optical networking technology background is required, and packet Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking background will be an asset Possess positive and open-minded attitude and good time management skills Proven records of growing responsibilities and success in breaking-in new grounds Proven team management and leadership skills to work with team members in matrix organization Possess high ethical standards, good analytical and communications skills Willingness to travel and strong English skill is essential #LI-SM Not ready to apply?

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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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Ciena is expanding in the ASEAN region and this position is to lead sales for the strategic telco accounts and channel partners in Malaysia. A good candidate should have track records in breaking in new accounts and growing existing accounts with new hardware, software and service businesses. Customer relationship management, business development and systematic account management background are important elements to be successful in this position. This position will work closely with pre-sales and post-sales team members to achieve annual sales target and other assigned corporate objectives. Your Responsibilities Develop the go-to-market strategy to address the demands of the hyperscaler and MOFN (Manage optical fibre network) business through the local service providers. Develop a strategy to capitalise on the various Data Centre investments in Malaysia. Build and own the client relationship with the various services providers in Malaysia with potential to grow scope into Thailand. Together with existing and new partners, develop a strategy for the targeted accounts in Malaysia. Establish strong understanding of customer’s needs, their objectives and their procurement processes Identify, develop and prioritize sales opportunities for new and existing customer base Work closely with regional sales engineering, product line management and sales operations team to achieve sales and revenue objectives Responsible for direct and indirect sales activities and provide inputs for channel partner recruitment as needed Good habit of managing sales CRM (e.g.Salesforce.com) and related tools Possess technical background to learn about Ciena’s solutions, including optical transmission, packet networking and software technologies Have sound knowledge of the competitive landscape and the regional business market Perform other duties as requested/assigned Minimum Qualifications Minimum 4 year Bachelor Degree (Technical or Business) or higher education 10+ years of sales, account management role, or 3+ years of pre-sales, post-sales customer management role selling into Tier 1 Service Providers in Malaysia Preferred Qualifications Possess existing strong relationships with the stakeholders of Tier-1 service providers and data centres. Experience and understanding of the investment behaviour of the global top hyperscalers. Able to bridge relationships between hyperscalers/data centre providers with local service providers. Proven sales management, account management and business development experience Proven experience negotiating and winning new accounts as challenger and winning multi-year projects Optical networking technology background is required, and packet Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking background will be an asset Possess positive and open-minded attitude and good time management skills Proven records of growing responsibilities and success in breaking-in new grounds Proven team management and leadership skills to work with team members in matrix organization Possess high ethical standards, good analytical and communications skills Willingness to travel and strong English skill is essential

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Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Account Director who supports the Business Head by building a strong team. Success on the account is seen through creating an environment for great work, being responsible for the profitable delivery of services, holding key client relationships and delivering the best creative work alongside the overall strategy of the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and drives the strategic vision of the brand (alongside the planners).
• Brand activation experience - as a conductor in managing various expert partners such as digital, social, PR, media, events. Be in the pitch with the creative team, to ensure a powerful, robust creative idea.
• Supports the team by handling multiple briefs at any one time and leads the smooth delivery of each
• Ensures projects follow the overall strategic direction of the brand.
• Directs the team and other departments on projects, strictly adhering internal and client's processes while leading project delivery.
• Controls and leads projects with financial targets in mind.
• To engage with Business Heads on initiatives to further unlock client's business.
• To direct team members to ensure that all requirements are being met in terms of overall project delivery.
• To supervise and manage the delivery of the work from the account group.
• To think ahead and pro-actively plan out and assign workload on the business.
• To be the client's trusted partner by providing sound brand and business consultation. Taking a lead in clients' marketing and advertising strategies.
• To develop, grow and nurture junior clients.
• Constant sharing best practise with clients.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Solid integrated campaign experience
• An experienced Individual in a lead agency position working with multiple expert partners, or client with in-depth brand activation experience - to manage various expert partners such as digital, social, PR, media, events, 1-2-1, CRM. In short, Has Online to Offline activation experience.
• Ability to put together presentations and has the confidence to present to head of marketing.
• Soundboard and advisor to the clients.
• A mentor to the team.
• Knowledgeable on 360 communications and actively pursues digital opportunities.
• Commercially savvy and looks for growth opportunities.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Account Director who supports the Business Head by building a strong team. Success on the account is seen through creating an environment for great work, being responsible for the profitable delivery of services, holding key client relationships and delivering the best creative work alongside the overall strategy of the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and drives the strategic vision of the brand (alongside the planners).
• Brand activation experience – as a conductor in managing various expert partners such as digital, social, PR, media, events. Be in the pitch with the creative team, to ensure a powerful, robust creative idea.
• Supports the team by handling multiple briefs at any one time and leads the smooth delivery of each
• Ensures projects follow the overall strategic direction of the brand.
• Directs the team and other departments on projects, strictly adhering internal and client’s processes while leading project delivery.
• Controls and leads projects with financial targets in mind.
• To engage with Business Heads on initiatives to further unlock client’s business.
• To direct team members to ensure that all requirements are being met in terms of overall project delivery.
• To supervise and manage the delivery of the work from the account group.
• To think ahead and pro-actively plan out and assign workload on the business.
• To be the client's trusted partner by providing sound brand and business consultation. Taking a lead in clients’ marketing and advertising strategies.
• To develop, grow and nurture junior clients.
• Constant sharing best practise with clients.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Solid integrated campaign experience
• An experienced Individual in a lead agency position working with multiple expert partners, or client with in-depth brand activation experience – to manage various expert partners such as digital, social, PR, media, events, 1-2-1, CRM. In short, Has Online to Offline activation experience.
• Ability to put together presentations and has the confidence to present to head of marketing.
• Soundboard and advisor to the clients.
• A mentor to the team.
• Knowledgeable on 360 communications and actively pursues digital opportunities.
• Commercially savvy and looks for growth opportunities.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website , and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram , LinkedIn ,and X .

When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through ourRecruitment Privacy Policy . California residents should read ourCalifornia Recruitment Privacy Notice . This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.

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