About Dentsu International (India):

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International 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. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

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Role Summary & Purpose:

Open Position: Associate Director - Account Management

Total work & relevant Experience: 8-10 years.

Preferably Candidate from any of the top 5 digital media agencies.

About dentsu X

dentsu X is a new kind of agency where creative, media and technology meet. We are thinkers, makers and doers. We are experience over exposure. We believe in people. We listen before we speak. We value partnership and collaboration. We behave like we would want to be treated. We revel in solving problems. Then we make cool stuff people want to talk about.

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The team is growing rapidly with Recma recognising dentsu X as the fastest growing agency in the world. We are looking for a Director to join our team in Mumbai, India to ensure we are well resourced for another big year of delivering great results for our diverse range of clients across BFSI, FMCG, Skincare, Pharma and more

About the role:

dentsu X Mumbai is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead and drive business growth for our key clients. This role requires a seasoned professional with a robust background in digital, and a deep understanding of the media ecosystem to effectively manage client relationships and meet their expectations.

If you have a passion for innovation and experimentation to fuel industry leading activations, whilst bringing fun, passion, professionalism, and a holistic approach into your work environment, then this role could be for you

The purpose of this role is to:

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive growth and retention for key clients.
• Lead media planning across digital channels, ensuring integration and coherence with the overall media strategy.
• Foster strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored solutions to meet their objectives.
• Manage and mentor business teams, encouraging collaboration and high performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including buying, operations, finance, strategy, and analytics, to deliver comprehensive services.
• Craft compelling narratives and presentations to effectively communicate strategies and results to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead new business pitches, driving the process in partnership with the management team and other departments.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to proactively adjust strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Good-to-have Knowledge – Integrated Planning

A bit about you:

1. Proven experience in a similar role within the media/advertising industry.
2. Strong track record of media planning across digital platforms.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the media landscape and the ability to leverage this in strategic planning.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage and grow client relationships.
5. Experience leading and developing diverse business teams.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a knack for storytelling and creating persuasive presentation decks.
7. You’re technically focused and have had exposure to media tools, consumer panels & systems
8. Exposure to tools and platforms such as – Comscore, YUMI, GWI, IRS, DV360, Facebook Business Manager, Google Ad words, Search Ads 360, Google Analytics, Amazon, and Ad Verification Tools
9. You possess an ability to analyze data and articulate recommendations based on your findings to your team members and leaders
10. You can be innovative and creative, flexible with your thinking and are adaptable to changing situations
11. You’re a big picture thinker Growth and professional development are important to you and your career.

To explore this opportunity, please complete the application process here. Additionally, you may send us your updated CV to bhavna.rai@dentsu.com along with the below details (so we are able to expedite the application process) :-

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We thank you for sending us your profile & details for this role. If your profile gets shortlisted for roles with us, we look forward to a conversation with you to learn about more of what makes you awesome

Dentsu International is growing exponentially as we help our clients make meaningful progress as champions of good change. Come be a part of this amazing journey, together with some of the best minds in the business that call us home.

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Working with us (Our Culture & Ethos)

Joining dentsu international, you’ll join a team of 66,000 driven, talented & gifted individuals who work in functions across Media, Creative, Customer experience management & Shared Services. Here, they collaborate every day to write inspiring stories of growth & learning, audacious innovation & dreams that they turn into reality..having a lot of fun as they do that It is a place of incredible spirit, drive & growth

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.