Group Account Director

dentsu; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

dentsu is seeking a Group Account Director to lead strategic client work, grow relationships, and drive profitable campaigns across our global teams. You will translate client needs into powerful insights and oversee delivery with a focus on excellence and collaboration.

You will guide integrated campaigns, set revenue goals per account, mentor the account team, and ensure high-quality outcomes while staying ahead of industry trends and new opportunities within a dynamic, inclusive network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing integrated campaigns and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Confident communicator and facilitator with client meeting leadership.
• T-shaped thinker with deep client knowledge across creative, media, digital and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand agency support.
• Set and track revenue goals per account, ensuring profitability.
• Oversee end-to-end campaign execution—from brief to delivery.
• Provide leadership to the account team with KPIs and feedback.

Skills

T-shaped thinker

Client knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Campaign experience

Industry trends knowledge

Job description

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu Creative operates in over [21] markets worldwide with more than [2,200] dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

Operating in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists and partnering with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers our collective vision is to be at the forefront of people-centred transformations that shape society.

What your typical day will look like:

As the Group Account Director, you are the strategic lead and trusted advisor to our clients, responsible for driving account growth, ensuring delivery excellence, and leading a high-performing team. You play a pivotal role in translating client needs into meaningful campaigns while fostering collaboration across internal teams.

Core responsibilities include:

• Lead and grow client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand agency support through strategic counsel and insight
• Set and track revenue goals per account, ensuring profitability and optimal resource allocation
• Oversee end-to-end campaign execution—briefing, creative development, production, and delivery—while maintaining high-quality standards
• Provide leadership to the account team, setting KPIs, offering feedback, and actively contributing to ideation and innovation

A bit about you:

• A T-shaped thinker with deep client knowledge and broad awareness of creative, media, digital, and data disciplines
• Confident communicator and facilitator, comfortable leading client meetings and presenting creative strategies
• Proven experience managing integrated campaigns and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional work
• Curious, proactive, and always on top of industry trends and the competitive landscape

What’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.