Account Director (Activations, PR & Influencer)

Job Description:

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 a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society. dentsu Aotearoa’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients, and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future. We’re on the hunt for the best and brightest talent to join our award-winning team. At dentsu, we bring creative, media, and CXM together under one roof to help solve our client partners’ business problems in the most interesting and effective ways. 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.

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Account Director (Activations, PR and Influencer) for a 12-month fixed-term contract with our awesome team in Auckland.

The role:

As the Account Director, you will be a senior leader responsible for driving client growth, leading integrated marketing programs and developing high-performing teams. You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, delivering strategic activations, experiential, PR and influencer campaigns that create measurable business impact while contributing to the commercial success and growth of the business.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic client relationships, acting as senior counsel across a portfolio of key accounts.
• Drive the development and delivery of integrated activations, events, PR, influencer and social campaigns that deliver outstanding results.
• Identify and secure opportunities for organic client growth, while contributing to new business acquisition and pitch activity.
• Lead, coach and mentor Account Managers and Senior Account Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Oversee financial performance, forecasting, profitability and operational excellence across client portfolios.

A bit about you:

• 8+ years' experience in integrated marketing, activations, experiential, PR, influencer or related agency environments.
• Proven success managing senior client relationships and delivering large-scale integrated campaigns.
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and inspiring teams.
• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets, forecasting and driving business growth.
• Strategic, collaborative and solutions-focused, with excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.

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. #LI-LS2 #LI-Hybrid #dentsuAotearoa

Location:

Auckland

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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