CDI - International Account Director

Havas Worldwide Paris; Île-de-France; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading advertising agency in France seeks an experienced International Account Director to manage high-stakes brand challenges. This role involves strategic client engagement, project leadership, and collaboration on integrated communication projects. Candidates should have 5 to 7 years' experience in an agency, strong strategic thinking skills, and fluency in English. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creativity and high standards, with opportunities for growth and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a communication or advertising agency.
• Experience working on brand strategy, campaigns, and integrated communication projects.
• Understanding of social platforms and their cultural codes.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Work with brands on positioning and brand expression.
• Contribute to the development of brand platforms and communication strategies.
• Lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with project teams.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Detail-oriented

Fluent English

Description du poste

What We Do

At Havas Paris, we work with brands operating in complex, highly exposed and constantly evolving environments.

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

BRAND CULTURE | HAVAS PARIS

Brands for which culture, meaning and consistency truly matter — in France as well as internationally.

Within our Brand Culture & Advertising community, consulting sits at the crossroads of brand strategy, creative advertising and cultural and social dynamics.

The challenges are demanding, clients are highly involved, and expectations are high — strategically and creatively.

About The Role

To strengthen the team, we’re looking for an International Account Director to join the team and work on high-stakes brand challenges, while helping shape long-term projects and client relationships.

Working closely with an Associate Director, you are fully involved in client relationships, strategic thinking and operational project leadership.

More specifically, you will:

• Work with french and/or international brands on positioning, brand culture and brand expression
• Contribute to the development of brand platforms, creative territories and communication strategies
• Lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with a strong focus on quality and rigor
• Help structure client relationships, secure exchanges and move projects forward in sometimes demanding contexts
• Collaborate closely with the teams involved in each project
• Take part in business developments, from strategic recommendations to pitches and account growth

Depending on the projects, you may work on integrated brand expressions that include digital and social dimensions, always within a global brand coherence approach.

The profile

This role is for experienced agency professionals with a strong consulting mindset.

You are:

• Comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery
• Structured, detail-oriented and demanding when it comes to quality
• Able to thrive in fast‑paced, international and highly visible environments
• Confident and diplomatic when dealing with senior, demanding clients
• Curious, committed, and genuinely interested in brands and culture

You have:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a communication or advertising agency
• Experience working on brand strategy, campaigns and integrated communication projects
• An experience in developing international campaign and international coordination
• A strong understanding of social platforms and their cultural codes
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (mandatory)
• A desire to join a collective and contribute to ambitious, high‑value projects

Why join us

• Work on high-impact brand challenges, in France and internationally
• Join a community where strategy and creativity go hand in hand
• Take on a meaningful role with real responsibilities and room to grow
• Be part of an agency where high standards, curiosity and brand culture truly matter

Position based in Puteaux (Havas Village) – permanent contract (CDI).

Occasional international travel depending on projects.

Havas Paris is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.