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Account Director

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia Publicis Groupe Full time

Job Description

Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on the Power of One. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000+ talents across 100+ countries globally.

Publicis LeONE is a true Power of One solution. A seamless, connected, and integrated team that amalgamates all of the Groupe’s services to navigate and work across one of our highest profile clients – a world-leading consumer health company with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity.

Excitingly, we have a current opening for a whip smart Account Director to join our Publicis LeOne team on a 12-month contract, with potential to extend.

The role

This role offers a unique opportunity to be the lynchpin across our client's portfolio of brands, guiding the day-to-day operations. You will be the main point of contact and operate seamlessly at the intersection of all craft teams, bringing together Strategy, Investment and Performance to deliver on client campaigns. You will be involved in best-in-class planning, connecting the dots from both an offline and online channel perspective, as well as drive dynamic sponsorships and content partnerships. You will have the platform to exercise your leadership and coaching experience, looking after 2-3 direct reports within the team.

Reporting into the Business Director, your scope will include:

Day-to-day client relations/management; working closely with the client brand teams to field any briefs/requests and operate as their agency key contact Translating strategy into effective implementation recommendations across offline and online channels as well as sponsorships and content partnerships Leading the upcoming 2025 planning process with the support of the Business Director and other channel leads Project managing briefs and mobilising the internal craft teams to deliver on brief responses and campaigns Influencing and mentoring direct reports including two Digital Account Managers and an Account Executive

What you’re looking for  

A strong team with a supportive and collaborative culture  An opportunity to work within a Publicis Power of One model and receive exposure to dynamic channels and types of work/briefs Exposure to one of the biggest advertisers in our market today Working with a client who offer longer lead times than the industry average making the work/life balance easily achievable Opportunity to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the finest mobility programs GLOBALLY

What type of person will be successful in this role  

Ideally 5+ years’ experience in media or marketing across various categories A strong background in account service, project management and implementation planning A solid understanding of offline, online, and emerging channels Advanced knowledge of the Australian media landscape In depth knowledge of syndicated and proprietary tools A proven track record in leading teams and being a trusted advisor to clients Strong process management skills and perseverance with resolving ongoing issues

Additional information

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing  A creative, fun, and rewarding office environment backed up by our  Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us” Access to our Global AI Platform,  Marcel , connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network  Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes  A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our  Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE and , Embrace  ( reconciliation action plan) programs Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year  Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits  Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through  Sonder  - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people, regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com - your personal information will be kept confidential.


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