Account Manager - Singapore

M&C Saatchi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M+C Saatchi Performance, a global digital media agency, seeks an experienced media leader in Singapore to own client relationships, lead a media team, and propose data-driven strategies across Social, Search and OOH. You will manage budgets, drive campaigns end-to-end and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve KPIs.

The role requires 5+ years in media/advertising, strong communication skills, and hands-on expertise with Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, GA, GTM, AppsFlyer, and OOH

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a media agency or advertising role.
• Strong written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Hands-on experience across Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and AppsFlyer; familiarity with OOH planning and buying is a plus.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience training & guiding junior team members.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze results and explain variance from goals.
• Confident communicator to lead client-facing planning conversations.
• Attention to detail with ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to exceed targets.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced industry and learn in wider agency.

Responsibilities

• Own the client relationship as the daily point of contact across assigned accounts.
• Manage a media team of planners and executives.
• Lead and propose comprehensive media strategies across channels.
• Oversee lifecycle from brief to reporting and billing.
• Develop full-funnel media plans across Social, Search and OOH.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Programmatic, Reporting, Trading, Strategy).
• Influence and advise on clients’ media strategy and proposals.
• Take ownership of media budgets and optimization.
• Mentor junior team members and provide regular feedback.
• Maintain high quality standards for service levels and delivery.
• Support Account Director in shaping longer-term strategic direction.

Skills

Media planning

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Project management

Detail-oriented

Digital advertising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

AppsFlyer

OOH planning

Job description

What you need to know about us

M+C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Own the client relationship as the daily point of contact across assigned accounts, building professional trust, maintaining client confidence in the agency's delivery, and proactively identifying opportunities to grow the accounts.

• Manage a media team consisting of media planners and media executives

• Lead and propose comprehensive media strategies, including channel selection, campaign tactics, and digital-first initiatives to achieve business KPIs

• Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle from brief & planning to technical execution and reporting & billings

• Develop full-funnel media plans, spanning the full media stack including Social (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X), Search (Google Ads, Apple Search Ads), and Out-of-Home (OOH) placements, alongside other channels as required by the account

• Work collaboratively with all internal teams to successfully deliver digital media campaigns – teams include Programmatic, Reporting, Trading & Strategy

• Influence and advise on clients’ media strategy, acting as a consultant to produce high-impact campaign proposals

• Take ownership of media budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and media effectiveness

• Actively invest in the development of junior team members, providing regular feedback, creating opportunities for growth, setting clear expectations, and coaching Media Planners and Executives to build their skills and confidence in role.

• Maintain a high standard of quality for service levels, reporting and campaign delivery

• Support the Account Director in shaping the longer-term strategic direction of assigned accounts

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in a media agency or advertising role

• Strong written and verbal communication and people skills

• Proficient hands-on experience across Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and AppsFlyer; familiarity with OOH planning and buying including format selection, vendor management, and post-campaign proof of delivery is a plus

• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams

• Experience training & guiding junior team members

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to analyze results, identifying and explaining variance from goals

• Be a confident communicator, able to lead client-facing planning conversations and contribute meaningfully to internal and agency-wide discussions

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team to achieve and deliver in excess of targets

• A desire to work in a fast-paced, quickly-changing industry

• A clear demonstration of curiosity with an obvious enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the wider agency

• Exudes entrepreneurial spirit

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Please note that we can not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

What you can expect from working at M+C Saatchi Performance

• A vast insight into the world of digital marketing and in-depth knowledge across search and social advertising.

• Experience working on regional projects across client verticals.

• Experience working on digital advertising campaigns for large, global brands

• Experience in working with a vibrant team in an agency environment

• Insight into the M+C Saatchi Group

M+C Saatchi Performance as part of M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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