Account Director

PUBLICIS MANILA, INC.; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Manila, Inc. is seeking an Account Director to lead account teams, shape campaign strategy, and manage key client relationships. The role combines high-level advisory work with multi-channel campaign leadership and strong financial oversight.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive business growth within major accounts, and contribute to agency culture and priorities. 7–10 years of experience in advertising or related fields is expected, with a track record of delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in account management or related roles in advertising, marketing, or communications.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage senior client relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth, multi-channel campaigns, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Leads account teams to drive business goals and owns strategic planning and campaign vision.
• Shapes planning and decision-making with senior client leadership; acts as trusted advisor.
• Leads multi-channel campaigns using performance data insights and ensures seamless execution.
• Manages large and complex teams, mentors and develops talent, and fosters a high-performing culture.
• Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and profitability of client engagements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Job description

Company description

Publicis JimenezBasic is part of the globally renowned Publicis Groupe, a leading creative and digital transformation agency. We partner with the world's biggest and local iconic brands to create breakthrough campaigns, blending creativity, data, media, and technology. Our team thrives on bold ideas, deep strategic thinking, and seamless execution to deliver work that makes an impact.

About Publicis JimenezBasic

Publicis JimenezBasic is part of the globally renowned Publicis Groupe, a leading creative and digital transformation agency. We partner with the world's biggest and local iconic brands to create breakthrough campaigns, blending creativity, data, media, and technology. Our team thrives on bold ideas, deep strategic thinking, and seamless execution to deliver work that makes an impact.

Overview

As an Account Director, you will lead account teams in delivering strategic, integrated campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes. You will guide strategic planning, shape campaign vision, manage client relationships, inspiring and motivating teams with clarity of purpose and direction.
This role combines high-level client advisory, multi-channel campaign leadership, team management, and business growth responsibility. You are expected to influence client results, guide cross-functional teams, and play a key role in shaping the agency’s culture and priorities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Focus & Impact

• Leads account teams to drive business goals.
• Owns strategic planning and campaign vision.
• Inspires and motivates teams with clarity of purpose and direction.
• Begins to influence client results through owned strategies and measurable outcomes.

Client Relationship Management

• Shapes planning and decision-making with senior client leadership.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on strategy and execution.
• Build long-term client relationships that drive satisfaction and account growth.

Campaign & Data Management

• Leads multi-channel campaigns using performance data insights.
• Ensures seamless execution and evaluation of campaigns across teams.
• Uses insights to optimize outcomes and recommend strategic improvements.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Manages large and complex teams, fostering growth, engagement, and accountability.
• Mentors and develops talent, building a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Champions knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams.

Financial Oversight

• Responsible for the financial performance and growth of key accounts.
• Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and profitability of client engagements.

New Business Development

• Drives growth within existing accounts and contributes to new business pitches.
• Identifies opportunities to expand services, offerings, and client partnerships.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Possesses expert knowledge in own discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Applies expertise to improve client outcomes, campaign effectiveness, and internal processes.

Soft Skills

• Champions clear, confident communication that inspires trust across clients and teams.
• Leads with emotional intelligence, cultivates a growth-oriented team culture, and influences cross-functional collaboration.

Market & Industry Expertise

• Provides thought leadership and trusted guidance based on category expertise.
• Advises teams and clients on market trends, insights, and competitive positioning.

Data & Technology Expertise

• Applies automation and advanced analytics to drive strategy.

Agency Role & Influence

• Shapes agency culture and business priorities.
• Plays a leadership role in internal development.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in account management or related roles in advertising, marketing, or communications.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage senior client relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth, multi-channel campaigns, and team development.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe concluded the year 2024 as the world's largest advertising group, driven by strong performance, including an organic growth rate of 6.3% in the fourth quarter, leading to a 5.8% increase for the full year. This performance also resulted in Publicis Groupe growing three times faster than its holding company competitors and five times faster than IT consultancies. The company also reported maintaining industry-leading financial ratios and increased investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and talent development.