(Senior) Account Director

Dentsu Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days work week

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Dentsu Hong Kong Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Account Director to lead integrated campaigns and grow client partnerships. You will oversee cross-functional teams, drive strategic client initiatives and ensure excellence in delivery and profitability.

The role requires a proven track record in managing key accounts, strong presentation skills, and fluency in English and Cantonese, with Mandarin as an advantage. A 5-day work week and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications, business or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of account servicing experience in an advertising agency; more experienced candidates may be considered for Senior Account Director.
• Proven track record in managing key client relationships, leading integrated campaigns and driving client satisfaction and account growth.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese, Mandarin proficiency would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated campaigns, coordinating with specialist teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Deliver impactful presentations and influence senior stakeholders, translating strategy into clear recommendations.
• Act as the gatekeeper to ensure all work is on-brand, on-strategy, on-time and within budget.
• Own the financial performance of assigned accounts, including growth, profitability, forecasting, budget control and turnover targets.
• Proactively identify opportunities for organic growth, cross-selling and incremental revenue across the network.
• Support new business development and pitches, contributing strategic thinking and client understanding.
• Lead, motivate and develop junior team members, providing coaching and feedback.

Skills

Account management

Client relationship management

Campaign leadership

English

Cantonese

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications, business or a related discipline

Job description

Lead and grow Company’s integrated clients, acting as a trusted partner to clients.

Possess in-depth knowledge of our clients’ businesses including their internal priorities, stakeholder dynamics, category landscape and marketing opportunities.

Build strong, long-term client relationships by providing proactive, client-centric solutions that address business needs and strengthen partnership value.

Lead the development and delivery of integrated campaigns, working closely with different specialists’ teams to ensure seamless execution.

Deliver impactful and persuasive presentations with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate strategic thinking into clear recommendations.

Act as the key gatekeeper to ensure all work is delivered to a high standard - on-brand, on-strategy, on-time and within budget.

Own the financial performance of the assigned accounts, including growth, profitability, forecasting, budget control and achievement of turnover targets.

Proactively identify opportunities for organic growth, cross-selling and incremental revenue across the dentsu network.

Support new business development and pitch opportunities when required, contributing strategic thinking, client understanding and strong presentation skills.

Lead, motivate and develop junior team members, providing coaching, guidance and feedback to support their performance and career growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing Communications, business or a related discipline.

Minimum 8-10 years of account servicing experience in an advertising agency; candidates with more experience maybe considered for Senior Account Director.

Prove track record in managing key client relationships, leading integrated campaigns and driving client satisfaction and account growth.

Fluent in English and Cantonese, with strong written and spoken communication skills; Mandarin proficiency would be an advantage.

Strategic, proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to think creatively and identify growth opportunities for clients and the business.

Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines in a fast-paced agency environment.

We offer 5 days' work and attractive compensation package to suitable candidates.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be notified. All information provided will be treated in strictly confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients.

Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients.

Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.