Group Account Director

Neil Patel Digital; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent digital marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Group Account Director to manage client relationships and ensure successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams and develop strategies that align with client business objectives. The role requires over 7 years of digital marketing experience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong passion for problem-solving. Join a dynamic environment where you can contribute to innovative marketing solutions.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Performance incentives

Gym membership

Health checks

Extensive annual leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a digital marketing agency setting.
• Proven ability to develop complex integrated campaign strategies.
• Experience managing and growing a team and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead account direction and cross-team coordination.
• Act as a front line liaison with clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand business aligned to capabilities.

Skills

Performance Marketing

Integrated Digital Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Job description

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ABOUT OUR COMPANY

NP Digital (NPD) is a global award-winning performance marketing agency. In 2024 Campaign Magazine labeled us the Global Agency of the Year in two categories, and The Drum awarded us the Agency Business Award for Global Development. Google recently handed us the Agency Excellence Award for Media Unification and AdAge listed us on their Best Places to Work list in 2024 and 2025!

NP Digital combines proprietary platforms with best-in‑class talent to deliver leading edge experiences centered around: paid and organic search, social, content, retargeting, performance display, feed management and conversion rate optimization.

NP Digital focuses on creating innovative, adaptive, and data‑driven digital marketing plans for our clients. Obsessed with helping companies grow and exceed their goals, NP Digital delivers on the mission of continually helping brands connect and engage with their audience.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a strategic client services professional with digital and performance marketing experience for Enterprise organizations.

The Group Account Director is a client‑facing role for an established digital marketer and natural leader. The Group Account Director role is at the forefront of our business for clients, and ultimately responsible for the client relationship and business partnership. Working both as an individual contributor and collaboratively with a team, this role is responsible for the overall client experience – from delivery quality to alignment with client goals and outcomes.

The ideal candidate for this role has a well‑rounded digital marketing background, is comfortable with and excels in a fast‑moving agency environment, is a self‑starter who demonstrates exceptional communication skills, is adept at leading multiple clients in a book of business - including enterprise organizations and brings a data‑centric problem‑solving mindset to every engagement.

To be considered, candidates must currently reside and be eligible to work in Malaysia.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Managing Director, MY, the Group Account Director will have the following responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Lead the account direction and cross‑team coordination of internal and external stakeholders to deliver best‑in‑class work to clients across a variety of industries
• Be the agency’s front lines and liaison with clients
• Be the go‑to for your client’s business goals, and how our work helps drive successful outcomes for clients
• Lead relationships for the agency with Director, VP, and C‑level client stakeholders
• Lead the cross‑department teams in developing coherent marketing strategies that integrate NP Digital’s service offerings with our client’s business objectives
• Proactively identify opportunities to grow and expand business aligned to NP Digital capabilities
• Proactively identify obstacles and risks that could impact budget and resources

ABOUT YOU

• 7+ Years of experience in a digital marketing agency setting with experience in Performance Marketing and Integrated Digital Strategy
• Passion for problem solving and providing exceptional client service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience developing complex and integrated campaign strategies across SEO, SEM, Social, Display, Content and other Performance Marketing channels
• Experience building and growing client relationships and business at the VP/C‑level
• Experience managing and growing a team of direct reports, and/or developing cross‑functional teams of indirect reports
• Working knowledge of data & analytics principles and applications

YOUR GROWTH

As an organization we support your growth and development by investing in your learning to advance your career. We believe in empowering you to showcase your knowledge and skills to win together.

BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration, performance incentives and substantial perks, including wellbeing benefits (gym membership, Spotify subscription, health checks, etc.)
• Comprehensive outpatient & medical benefits on top of great insurance coverage
• Extensive annual leave entitlement (Birthday, marriage, maternity, paternity, paid sabbatical leave)
• Positive and supportive leadership
• A work culture that drives teamwork and collaboration
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Unbiased work culture from top to bottom to encourage and push you to #DreamBig
• Fun employee engagement activities & parties, annual dinners and company trips
• Strategic office location that’s easily accessible by public transportation
• Work among experts and specialists in a company with years of experience in the industry and has won multiple awards

CULTURE

We value our best‑in‑class company culture, which is results‑driven, innovative, fast‑paced and fun. Our focus is on outcome, not output. We encourage our employees to work with an entrepreneurial spirit while applying a businesslike approach. When you work with great people and leaders that support you, there is no end to what you can accomplish. We celebrate different backgrounds and perspectives from our team members, but one thing we all have in common is a core set of values:

Think Big

“Think Big” challenges our teams in all aspects of the business. For our clients, it requires that we expand their vision beyond what’s expected, while pushing us to become a committed partner who provides strategic recommendations and measurable outcomes.

Own It

“Own It” plays a key role in encouraging employee autonomy. We believe owning it inspires employees to build skillsets within their roles and beyond to drive their career where you want. “Own It” highlights ability to make the work yours and deliver creative results.

Have Fun

“Have Fun” means we enjoy working together and cultivating a great work experience for everyone. Our passion for what we do is visible throughout the organization. Anything we enjoy, we are naturally going to do better, so we make our work something we look forward to, rather than simply something we have to do.

NP Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, proud of our diversity and inclusive culture! Our goal is to positively impact change through our actions, and we’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.