Client Partner

The purpose of this role is to drive business growth by unlocking the client’s business opportunity and DAN capability, to deliver outstanding client service, innovative and ambitious client solutions which have business value to clients at the heart

Job Title:
Client Partner

**Job Description**:
When you join dentsu, Asia Pacific’s largest and most awarded Agency Network, whichever of our brands you join, you’re becoming part of one team. A team with diverse talents in media, creative content and technology. And one with a shared ambition: to innovate the way brands are built.

Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean you’ll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting thinking. Combine that with a pioneering spirit aimed at making a positive impact on brands, society and each other - and you’ll soon realise why we’re at the forefront of the digital economy.

Carat is the world’s first media agency and privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world. Most recently named a leader amongst global media agencies by Forrester, Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world. With over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries Carat delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding and connect people and brands through powerful and engaging media experiences.

We are on the lookout for a Client Partner to join our team at Carat, Sydney. Leading one of Australia's largest retail and FMCG accounts, this role is an exciting step for an experienced Client Partner who is looking to expand their career, paving a clear pathway to agency lead roles in the future.

What your typical day will look like:
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the day to day media operations for Australia's leading supermarket brand. Working with direct team of 5 and leveraging the expertise of a wider team of 35, your role will see you manage the relationships of key stakeholders both internally and externally, championing first class service across a high value client.
- Contribute to the Media Strategy, Planning and Implementation by feeding relevant client insights to the executive leaders
- Collaborate with the media teams to optimise channel spend and performance
- Lead and identify ways to grow and retain the current client base and share any new business opportunities identified
- Support, communicate and build commitment to the agency’s vision, direction, initiatives etc
- Leadership of account managers/ strategists, executives, and analysts within their client portfolio / vertical
- Ensure team are utilised efficiently to deliver maximum effectiveness for clients
- Work closely with the Managing Director to ensure thorough understanding of client needs to ensure work delivers on business objectives
- Contributes to the delivery of revenue targets through the effective management of resources to deliver to client briefs
- Use market intelligence to present potential new client opportunities to Managing Director

A bit about you:

- Extensively experienced across client service, team leadership, strategy, planning and business growth within the media industry
- Strong understanding of industries in client portfolio, in particular the business challenges faced in market
- People leadership; proven experience in the management and growth of a high performing team within a media or similar agency
- Sound digital performance / media experience and understanding of multi channel strategy and planning
- You're looking to be part of a transforming business with culture, employee experience and excellence n client service and innovation at the forefront of what we do

Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Together we make our mark. Together we embrace the true potential of disruption. And together - across all our locations - we help our clients win in a changing world.

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

Next Steps

**Location**:
South Melbourne

Brand:
Carat

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent