Senior Account Manager

The purpose of this role is to provide support and assistance in all areas of managing the client’s business and keeping day to day activities running smoothly.

Job Title:
Senior Account Manager

**Job Description**:
dentsu Creative | Auckland | Permanent full time- Find a balance with 3 days in office and 2 days work from home- Receive additional annual leave days after 2 years of service plus additional wellness days each year- Unlimited learning opportunities with our global online learning platform, dentsu University- Join a collaborative and innovative close-knit team in a dog friendly office

About us

When you join dentsu Aotearoa, Asia Pacific’s largest and most awarded Agency Network, you’re becoming part of one team. A team with diverse talents in creative, advertising, media, experience design, and technology. And one with a shared ambition: to innovate the way brands are built. We know the work is only as unique and awesome as our people, which is why we’re not looking for a ‘culture fit’. We want a ‘culture add’. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace so you can show up to work as your full self and reach your full potential.

As a Senior Account Manager at dentsu Creative you’ll be joining a high performing team and a global dentsu community of over 60,000 in over 145 countries. 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 at making a positive impact on brands, society, and each other and you’ll soon realise why we’re at the forefront of the digital economy.

What your role and typical day might look like

A Senior Account Manager is expected to develop solutions for our clients including facilitating concept development, leading client proposals writing and presenting to clients with confidence. Lead the execution of marketing campaigns to the highest level of delivery whist building strong relationships (with Clients and/or suppliers) to meet and exceed our Clients’ needs and expectations. A SAM leads or is a key team leader helping to upskill or mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities could include- High level of written and oral communication (proposal writing and presenting with confidence to clients)- Ability to multitask across different projects/clients- Financial acumen - understanding and managing project finances, team performance targets and business forecasting with senior management / finance teams- Excellent communication, attention to detail and time management skills- Confidence in building relationships and negotiating with partners- Ability to grow and develop strong client relationships- You will be creative and solutions orientated and pride yourself on best in class campaign delivery.- You will also have strong supplier and production contacts in the market.- Strong communication and project management skills- Owning the budgeting process- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.- Ownership and understanding of the importance of team finances including project finance management, forecasting updates and post campaign job reviews.

A bit about you- Proven track record of client relationship and project management skills, across multiple accounts- Experience in managing junior team members, upskilling and mentoring their development- Tertiary qualifications or relevant work experience within a marketing oriented business- Previous experience working on brand activations- Mature and professional approach to role and responsibilities- Self-motivated and driven- Results orientated team player- Proactive in your approach and use initiative to get positive outcomes

Become a champion for meaningful progress

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless - we look forward to you joining the journey.

Next Steps

**Location**:
Auckland

Brand:
Dentsu Creative

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent