Integrated Client Lead

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Global Client Lead to drive growth for a major client across global and local markets. The role combines strategic vision, operational excellence and commercial acumen within the carat/global media ecosystem.

You will partner with dentsu practices to deliver integrated growth solutions, lead a small global team and manage senior client relationships to shape roadmaps and financial targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years direct management experience.
• Account leadership with a track record of client growth.
• International/global experience across markets and cultures.
• Proven expertise in global commercial and business development.
• Strong knowledge of global network and operations management.
• Experience in digital, data and performance marketing.
• Background in media planning and activation.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual business plan for the client and identify growth opportunities for the client’s business and our product offerings.
• Oversee brand teams both globally and locally and collaborate across dentsu practices to deliver integrated growth solutions.
• Upgrade operating models and services to drive client growth and deliver agreed financial targets.
• Build and manage relationships with senior clients through a clear roadmap and value delivery.
• Direct line management of a small global team and influence across priority markets.
• Navigate and optimize contractual agreements negotiated at the global level.

Skills

Direct management

Account leadership

Global experience

Commercial development

Network operations

Digital marketing

Media planning

Influencing skills

Strategic mindset

English fluency

Job description

Job Description:Carat is a global media agency that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We identify, understand and optimise audiences to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.We are not just media planners — we are experience designers. By combining deep consumer empathy with a pioneering spirit, Carat creates powerful, future-ready experiences that drive growth for clients, while positively impacting people, business, and society.With a network of over 10,000 specialists worldwide, we assess the impact of brand, performance and customer communications across the paid, owned and earned ecosystem to unlock growth opportunities for our clients.The Global Client Lead is responsible to create best in class media product leveraging the full strength of our global media network and capabilities as well as broaden opportunities to delight global and local clients.This is a pivotal role that combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and commercial acumen to drive growth for both the client and Dentsu.Oversee brand teams both globally and locallySupport business and marketing transformation by constantly evolving our services and upgrading our operating model to deliver growth for both the client and dentsuDevelop and deliver the annual business plan for the client. Identifies growth opportunities for the client’s business and our product offerings.Work across practices and teams to build out and execute an integrated growth solutions for the client.Partner with dentsu’s practices (creative, media, customer experience, business transformation and data+technology) to bring in the breadth of dentsu’s network capabilities to bear.Develops relationships with the most senior clients through a deep understanding of the brand and an ability to shape a clear roadmap to deliver on their growth ambitionExpertly navigates the contract which is negotiated at the global levelDevelops the client business and deliver agreed financial targetsIncreases client base through more targeted and effective new businessProvides specialist technical advice on subject areas and proactively involves, and works with, specialist teams when requiredPuts data and technology at the heart of client solutions and always pioneer new approaches for a demanding clientDirect line management of small Global team employees + indirect management and influencing of client leads within priority marketsManage, influence and collaborate with local market teamsProfessional Skills:Direct management experience: 10+ yearsAccount leadership: 8+ yearsInternational/global experience: 10+ yearsProven expertise in:Global commercial and business developmentGlobal network and operations managementDigital, data and performance marketingMedia planning and activationStrong interpersonal and influencing skillsStrategic mindset with commercial acumenFluent in English (additional languages an advantage)Working with usJoining dentsu international, you’ll join a team of 70,000 people. It’s an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you’ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future.Location:AmsterdamBrand:Global CaratTime Type:Full timeContract Type:Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)