Senior Account Executive

PUBLICIS RE:SOURCES (GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES); Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Account Executive to provide day-to-day client support and manage project execution. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the advertising or marketing field, with a strong focus on communication, organization, and multitasking. The successful candidate will not only engage with various departments and vendors but will also oversee project budgets and contribute to campaign strategies. Attractive perks include generous leave and comprehensive medical coverage, plus a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Cashless comprehensive medical coverage

Hybrid working schedule

Phone allowance

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of experience in advertising, marketing or similar.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day tasks and provide support to clients.
• Liaise between departments and clients for project completion.
• Monitor budget and communicate project status.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail oriented

Ability to multitask

Team player

Job description

Overview

The Senior 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 Senior 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 tasks.
• Act as a liaison between all departments, vendors and the client to ensure 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, vendors and internal teams on the status of projects.
• When establishing and executing advertising strategy, provide assistance and present ideas.
• Assist in preparing Ad briefs through client agreement and data analysis.
• Assist with various data research and analysis for establishing alternatives of brand/marketing communication strategy, market trends & competitor trends/analysis.
• Follow work processes and organizational operation policies.
• Any other reasonable duties, functions or responsibilities assigned to you from time to time.
• Thorough understanding of agency functions.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of experience in advertising, marketing or similar/related industry.
• Positive, can-do attitude throughout all tasks big and small.
• Self-started and inquisitive demeanor.
• Organized, extremely detail-oriented, and thorough.
• Ability to multitask 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, but 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 on 10 October.
• Additional company closures for all four 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 with Friday disconnects.
• Rest, Relax & Recharge – office closure last week of December every year.
• Phone allowance.