(Senior) Account Director

Dentsu Hong Kong Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Hong Kong Ltd. is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead and grow our integrated client portfolios. You will act as a trusted partner, deeply understanding client priorities, stakeholders, and market opportunities to drive strategic, on-brand campaigns.

You will own campaign delivery, present persuasively to senior leaders, manage budgets, forecast revenue, and coach junior team members to elevate performance across the densu network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow integrated client campaigns across specialist teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Deliver persuasive presentations and influence senior stakeholders with clear recommendations.
• Own the financial performance of assigned accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, and turnover targets.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and cross-selling across the dentsu network.
• Mentor and develop junior team members with coaching and feedback.

Skills

Account management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

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.

Location & Contract Details

Location: Hong Kong Brand: Dentsu Creative Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

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.

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