Account Executive

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Account Executive to support clients with project execution, ensuring timely delivery and budget management. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and preferably have some experience in advertising or marketing. Responsibilities include liaison with various departments, monitoring campaign costs, and proactive problem-solving. This position offers generous leave entitlements and a hybrid working schedule.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Cashless medical coverage

Hybrid working schedule

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude throughout all tasks.
• Self-starter with an inquisitive demeanor.
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support/services to assigned clients.
• Act as a liaison between all departments and the client.
• Monitor budgets and campaign costs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

Fresh graduate or min. 1 year experience in advertising or marketing

Job description

Overview

The Account Executive provides day-to-day support/services to assigned clients. The incumbent is
responsible for delivering quality materials on time and on budget. The Account Executive supports
and collaborates with team members on tactical and strategic aspects of the account.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the day-to-day execution of assigned task.
• Act as a liaison between all departments, vendors and the client to ensure a timely completion of projects/ campaigns.
• Attend and facilitate (as appropriate) all status meetings, client meetings and client calls.
• Participate in planning and execution of operational/tactical aspects of campaigns.
• Monitor both client and agency budgets, including oversight of campaign costs.
• Provide timely and consistent communication to clients, vendor and internal team on the status of projects
• When establishing and executing advertising strategy, provide assistance and present ideas
• Assist in preparing Ad brief through client’s accordance and data analysis
• Assist various data research and analysis for establishing alternatives of brand/marketing communication strategy, market trends & competitor’s trend/analysis
• Meticulous and attention to detail on reports, visual and assigned task.
• Share internal/external information, insight, knowledge and etc.
• Follow work process and organization operation policies
• Any other reasonable duties, functions or responsibilities assigned to you from time to time
• Thorough understanding of agency functions.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or min. 1 year experience in advertising, marketing or similar/related industry
• Positive, can-do attitude throughout all tasks big and small
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-started and inquisitive demeanor
• Excellent organizational, time and self-management skills.
• Detail oriented, with excellent coordination and follow through skills.
• Strong sense of initiative, a team player and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitasks across projects
• Understands how to prioritize & coordinate tasks across multiple projects
• Meeting preparedness and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively
• Eager to learn & take on new responsibilities; looks for opportunities to support team and business wherever possible
• Proactively seeks out solutions to problems, however knows when to ask for help/guidance

Additional information

• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
• Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
• Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
• Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
• Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
• A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
• Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
• Phone Allowance