Client Lead

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

5-day work-week

Group medical & life insurance

Excellent office environment

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Hong Kong seeks a senior strategic lead to partner with luxury and premium brand clients, delivering integrated marketing strategies that drive growth and protect brand equity. You will manage cross-functional teams across Creative, Media, PR, and Data under the Power of One model, shaping long-term client value.

With 12+ years in luxury brand management and a strong commercial mindset, you will influence campaigns and market strategies across APAC, mentoring teams and shaping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• 12+ years' experience in advertising, media, marketing, luxury brand management, or integrated communications.
• Proven track record managing luxury, fashion, beauty, jewellery, or premium lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior strategic lead and trusted advisor for luxury and premium brand clients.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and drive long-term business growth.
• Develop integrated brand, media, communications, and marketing strategies that deliver business results while protecting brand equity.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Creative, Media, PR, Social, Data, and Commerce under Publicis Groupe's "Power of One" model.
• Identify consumer, market, and cultural trends to create innovative opportunities for clients.
• Ensure excellence in campaign delivery and client servicing across all touchpoints.
• Drive account profitability, resource planning, and commercial performance.
• Mentor, inspire, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Luxury brand experience

Brand strategy

Campaign development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Job description

Publicis Groupe:

Marketing in today’s world is fast evolving. Publicis Groupe leads the change by offering a one-stop solution, allowing our clients' access to the expertise that sits within our 15-agency network on a daily basis. This is an exciting time to join our agency where you can learn from the best from a broad range of disciplines: advertising, digital, CRM, shopper marketing, PR/events, and social, etc. to empower you to have an intelligent conversation with our clients. At the same time, you are given the opportunity to shine by offering something unique to the team.

• "Power of One" - Part of the 15-agency network under the fully integrated Publicis Groupe, bringing together the best talents from the group
• Excellent office environment - spacious, stylish office with an outdoor terrace for some fresh air
• Winner of Campaign Asia 2023 Agency of the Year Awards - Best Culture, Greater China

What you get:

• Job security: Part of Publicis Groupe - world's 3rd largest, fully integrated communications group with offices across 100 countries, employing over 80,000 staffs globally
• Excellent office environment - conveniently located, spacious, stylish office with an outdoor terrace for some fresh air
• Learning opportunity: Chance to work with, and learn the management philosophies from a well-structured organisation
• Birthday leave
• 5-day work-week
• Group medical & life insurance coverage
• Fun & energetic company culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior strategic lead and trusted advisor for luxury and premium brand clients.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and drive long-term business growth.
• Develop integrated brand, media, communications, and marketing strategies that deliver business results while protecting brand equity.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Creative, Media, PR, Social, Data, and Commerce under Publicis Groupe's "Power of One" model.
• Identify consumer, market, and cultural trends to create innovative opportunities for clients.
• Ensure excellence in campaign delivery and client servicing across all touchpoints.
• Drive account profitability, resource planning, and commercial performance.
• Mentor, inspire, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders.

The Person:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related discipline.
• 12+ years' experience in advertising, media, marketing, luxury brand management, or integrated communications.
• Proven track record managing luxury, fashion, beauty, jewellery, or premium lifestyle brands.
• Strong experience working with senior client stakeholders across APAC markets for luxury or premium brands.
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of luxury brands, consumers, and market dynamics.
• Trusted business advisor with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded and growth-oriented.
• Inspiring leader with a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Passionate about luxury, culture, creativity, and innovation.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams and integrated client solutions.
• Excellent commercial acumen, presentation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Cantonese and Mandarin is an advantage.