Account Executive

Havas APAC; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas APAC seeks an Account Coordinator to serve as the primary day-to-day liaison for assigned clients, supporting the Account Director and Account Manager to ensure timely delivery of projects.

You will develop a strong understanding of client objectives, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain high-quality outputs while ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary day-to-day liaison for assigned clients and support senior accounts to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Develop understanding of client objectives and brand requirements, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Coordinate with internal creative, production, and cross-functional teams to meet briefs and schedules.
• Review outputs to uphold high quality and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute project documentation and status updates in a timely manner.
• Support administration and execution of all account processes and record-keeping.
• Contribute ideas to improve workflows and team collaboration.
• Participate in status meetings with clients and internal teams, providing progress updates.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders on tasks and progress.
• Assist in growing client brands through marketing, advertising, and communications initiatives.
• Gain exposure to strategic planning and account management via senior staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Project management tools

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary day-to-day liaison for assigned clients and provide support to the Account Director and Account Manager to ensure the successful and timely delivery of projects.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses, objectives, and brand requirements, while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Coordinate with internal creative, production, and cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met according to agreed briefs and schedules.
• Maintain a high standard of quality control by reviewing work thoroughly to ensure accurate, error-free, and high-quality outputs.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute project documentation, including work-in-progress reports, contact reports, meeting minutes, and status updates in a timely manner.
• Support the administration and execution of all account-related processes, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to improve operational efficiency, workflows, and team collaboration.
• Participate actively in internal and client status meetings, providing accurate updates on project progress and deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong follow-through on all assigned tasks and maintain clear, timely communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in managing and growing client brands through the effective execution of marketing, advertising, and communication initiatives.
• Gain exposure to strategic planning and account management practices through collaboration with senior team members.
• Support the development and implementation of long-term account and brand strategies to drive client success and business growth.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.