Client Director

Merkle Italia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Volunteer leave

Wellness days off

Learning & development

Job summary

dentsu in Sydney is seeking a Client Director to lead day-to-day senior client relationships and overall team performance, with expertise in rolling out integrated media responses across diverse categories.

The role focuses on end-to-end media strategy, channel planning, and driving revenue growth in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the Australian media marketplace.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client stakeholders and reports.
• Experience delivering integrated media responses across channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day for dedicated client teams and report progress to Client Lead.
• Develop end-to-end media strategy, channel planning, and best-practice implementation.
• Create comprehensive media responses with optimal channel mix and budget allocation.
• Collaborate with media partners on major client partnerships.
• Forecast media billings and oversee monthly invoicing processes.
• Identify opportunities for organic revenue growth.

Skills

Media mindset

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Job description

Job Description: At dentsu, we drive growth that matters - for our people, our clients, and the industry. Inspired by Sanpo Yoshi, we’re focused on doing good for business, society, and each other. In Australia, we’re building something powerful: one team with one ambition - to become the most potent media force in the market, known for bold thinking and standout work. We think like challengers, act like owners, and are here to set a new standard. We are looking for a Client Director responsible for managing day-to-day senior client relationships and overall team performance, with a deep familiarity in rolling out integrated media responses across a diverse range of categories, including regulated verticals.

Core Responsibilities

• Day to day leadership for dedicated client teams at dentsu
• Managing multiple direct reports within the team, working with the Client Lead and owning development and progression of direct reports.
• Work with the Client Lead to deliver end to end media strategy, channel planning, media ideation and best practice implementation.
• Develop comprehensive and effective media responses with the right channel mix and budget allocation
• Work closely with media partners, in particular those with major partnerships with the client
• Maintain an intimate understanding of relevant client categories, supporting the lead with forecasting media billings and overseeing monthly invoicing processes.
• Identify and contribute to organic revenue growth opportunities

Essential Experience

• Comprehensive understanding of the Australian media marketplace
• Deep agency experience with a focus on planning, key account management and best-practice implementation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple direct reports and client stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
• Established experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing a combination of major brief responses or reactive client requests.
• Familiarity working and collaborating between in-house and agency teams, delivering integrated media responses
• Deep familiarity working with channel selection, role of channel, budget phasing, block plan and high level budget bearings as part of past roles.

What’s in it for you

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
• 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.

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Location: Sydney

Brand: Time

Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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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. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work