Senior Account Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be the Best You home office stipend

Dedicated volunteer leave

Wellness days

Dentsu University access

One Day for Change event

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. in Sydney is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead day-to-day liaison between clients, agency, and partners. You will drive campaigns across lifestyle brands, ensuring seamless, authentic execution that resonates with customers.

The role requires strong experience in creative or integrated advertising, excellent organization and client communication, and active collaboration across dentsu networks to deliver value and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a creative or integrated advertising agency, ideally as a Senior Account Manager or an Account Manager ready to step up.
• Solid understanding of integrated campaign delivery and production across multiple channels.
• Highly organised with excellent project management, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Creatively minded with a strong understanding of effective communications, industry trends and what drives great work.
• Proactive, collaborative and commercially savvy, with the ability to identify opportunities that deliver value for clients and the business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that address client briefs and business objectives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources to ensure work is delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.
• Collaborate across the dentsu network to drive client value, identify growth opportunities and deliver seamless outcomes.
• Provide clear and accurate communication to clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact and ensuring alignment throughout projects.
• Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to pitches, process improvements and new ways of working.

Skills

Account management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Creativity

Integrated advertising

Job description

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 the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms. dentsu Creative operates in over 21 markets worldwide with more than 2,200 dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture. Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society, and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment. We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Senior Account Manager with our awesome team in Sydney.

The role

As a Senior Account Manager, you will take responsibility and be the key day-to-day liaison between the Clients, Agency, and Partners. You will lead projects and campaigns with a variety of lifestyle brands through brand awareness, acquisition, retention, and life cycle. This role calls for a natural relationship builder with a sharp eye for detail and a feel for brand nuance – someone who can connect national strategy to local culture, ensuring every campaign feels seamless, authentic, and resonates with real customers.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that address client briefs and business objectives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources to ensure work is delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.
• Collaborate across the dentsu network to drive client value, identify growth opportunities and deliver seamless outcomes.
• Provide clear and accurate communication to clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact and ensuring alignment throughout projects.
• Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to pitches, process improvements and new ways of working.

A Bit About You

• Strong experience in a creative or integrated advertising agency, ideally as a Senior Account Manager or an Account Manager ready to step up.
• Solid understanding of integrated campaign delivery and production across multiple channels.
• Highly organised with excellent project management, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Creatively minded with a strong understanding of effective communications, industry trends and what drives great work.
• Proactive, collaborative and commercially savvy, with the ability to identify opportunities that deliver value for clients and the business.

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.

Location & Contract

Location: Sydney
Brand: Dentsu Creative
Time Type: 全职
Contract Type: 永久

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.