Account Manager/ Account Executive

Account Manager/ Account Executive

Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of eight global network brands - Carat, Dentsu, Dentsu media, iProspect, Isobar, mcgarrybowen, Posterscope and Vizeum and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands including Amnet, Amplifi, Data2Decisions, Mitchell Communications (PR), psLIVE and 360i. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. Offering a distinctive and innovative range of products and services, Dentsu Aegis Network operates in 110 countries worldwide with over 23,000 dedicated specialists, with 17 countries, in 36 offices and over 9,000 people across Asia Pacific. We have a unique operating model of one P&L which enables integrated solutions that drives objectivity, collaboration and efficiency.

Purpose of the job:

To drive business growth by unlocking the client’s business opportunity and to deliver outstanding client service, innovative and ambitious client solutions.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Managing the account/s professionally which involved developing brand strategies and controlling clients' advertising budget;
• To maintain professionalism at all times when dealing with client/(s) and all third parties;
• To assist your supervisor/(s) with update of work-in progress, follow-up on assignments;
• To execute and oversee all events and promotions at ground level concerning the account/(s) assigned to you;
• To execute and prepare all matters relating to cost estimates and invoicing of client/(s) with the aim of maximizing the profitability of the agency;
• To give overall support to your colleague/(s) working on the same account/(s) assigned to you in areas that can help in business growth;
• To oversee and manage the account or group of accounts assigned to you;
• To present the management with update on the state of your assignment and to alert the management on potential problems relating to the account/s under your charge;
• To be able to present all major briefings and presentations, leading your group (if required);
• To lead and manage the tasks of the day-to-day running of the business, including research, competitive findings, market research and media insights;
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications

• At least Diploma from related discipline;
• Good all round client knowledge and at least 3 years of sector experience;
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Japanese language is an added advantage;
• Applicant must be willing to work at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Working for DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK MALAYSIA certainly gives you the opportunity to work with a reputable team and high profile accounts. The talent of our people is the lifeblood of our business and we invest constantly in their success - recognizing, rewarding and developing potentials. In line with our expansion, we are looking for vibrant, ambitious individuals who enjoy challenges and want to make an impact with the next integrated media communication.