Saatchi & Saatchi Arachnid is a Malaysian media-neutral marketing communications agency established in 1996 as “Arachnid”. Acquired by Publicis Groupe in late 2012, it was aligned with Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore and rebranded “Saatchi & Saatchi Arachnid”. Today, it is a part of Publicis One, the global communications enterprise that unites all of Publicis Groupe agency brands’ capabilities and expertise under one roof across 50 markets. With firm roots in digital and interactive marketing, its service offering has evolved to all forms of interaction-oriented touch points. Its portfolio of clients are bluechip multinationals and the work it produces serves over 25 markets, winning over 160 major local and international awards for not just creativity, but also strategy and marketing effectiveness. It has been ranked three times on the Deloitte Asia Pacific Fast 500 - a roster of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Asia Pacific. In the last four years, it has also received 11 client-nominated and clientjudged Advertising + Marketing Agency Of The Year Awards in five agency categories including Digital Agency of the Year, Direct Marketing Agency of the Year and Creative Agency of the Year.

THE ROLE:

The Account Executive provides day-to-day support/services to assigned clients. The incumbent is responsible for delivering quality materials on time and on budget. The Account Executive supports and collaborates with team members on tactical and strategic aspects of the account.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountability for the day-to-day execution and financial management of assigned accounts.
• Attend and facilitate (as appropriate) all status meetings, client meetings and client calls.
• Participate in marketing planning and execution of operational/tactical aspects of campaigns.
• Monitor both client and agency budgets, including oversight of campaign costs.
• Act as a liaison between all departments and the client to ensure a timely completion of projects.
• Any other reasonable duties, functions or responsibilities assigned to you from time to time

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Thorough understanding of agency functions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time and self-management skills.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow through skills.
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure.

• Minimum of a diploma degree; Marketing, Business or Communications degree preferred
• 0 - 1 years prior advertising agency experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of general marketing practices
• Strong computer skills, proficient use of Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint) and Internet
• Technology savvy is a plus point