Account Director

UNAVAILABLE; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global commerce company in Auckland is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage campaigns, strengthen client relationships, and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in commerce and a proven ability to lead large projects. This role offers a collaborative and rewarding environment with extensive opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Flexible work approach

Extensive learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional leave benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years in commerce, CCM or trade marketing with a focus on BTL execution.
• Proven track record in managing large, complex projects and leading teams to success.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to client relationships.
• Passion for growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end campaigns and build strong client relationships.
• Manage financials to ensure profitability and meet monthly targets.
• Drive new business development by leveraging existing client portfolio.

Skills

Commerce expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

Join Our Mars United Commerce Team as an Account Director in Auckland.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking global commerce company? At Mars United Commerce, we’re passionate about helping our clients grow their business today and tomorrow. As part of the renowned Publicis Groupe, our global Mars United team of 800+ are pioneering the future of commerce through Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy. Now, we're looking for a dynamic Account Director to join our team in New Zealand.

About the Role

Step into a crucial role where you will manage end-to-end campaigns, build strong client relationships, and drive organic growth. You will lead exciting projects across product sampling, event activations, in-store demonstrations, and more—all under Mars United’s suite of services. Working closely with junior staff and ANZ stakeholders, you'll deliver outstanding results, reporting directly to our General Manager of New Zealand.

What You'll Do

• Campaign Management: Collaborate with clients to identify their goals and lead the creation of proposals. You'll oversee project plans, meet deadlines, and manage stakeholders to exceed KPIs.
• Financial Management: Own the financials of your campaigns, ensuring profitability and meeting monthly financial targets.
• New Business Development: Leverage your Mars client portfolio to drive new business. Lead the creation and delivery of compelling new business proposals to expand our reach.

What You'll Bring

• 5 years in commerce, CCM or trade marketing with a focus on BTL execution
• Proven track record in managing large, complex projects and leading teams to success.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to client relationships.
• Passion for growth and innovation.

Why Mars United?

Join a team that values individual growth and community impact. At Mars United, everyone contributes to a global vision of driving commerce forward. If you are a strategic thinker ready to inspire change and elevate your career, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

Ready to make an impact? Click 'Apply' and send us your resume. Let's explore the possibilities of what we can achieve together at Mars United Commerce.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [e-mail]; your personal information will be kept confidential.

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