Publicis Emil is the global agency network for creative and digital transformation for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, Smart and AMG.

The agency is named in the spirit of Emil Jellinek who was the original transformation partner for Daimler at the end of the 19th century. Our assignment spans in 37 markets worldwide.

Headquartered in Berlin, Publicis Emil will take in talent and expertise from across all Publicis agencies to service Mercedes-Benz as one single end-to-end integrated agency including all marketing scope, from advertising to digital experience, to data science to CRM, to dealer communications.

The objective is to fuel the transformation of Daimler AG into the automotive digital champion.

Working with data at the core, to help make better decisions, we believe in the unique alchemy of creativity and technology to continue to transform the Mercedes-Benz, Smart and AMG brands.

We focus on customer journeys to influence them throughout those journeys to purchase and beyond as loyalists and evangelists for the Mercedes-Benz brand and the amazing products and services they create.

The Publicis Emil team in Melbourne are looking for an Account Executive with a passion for automotive and digital innovation! 

 The role requires the ability to coordinate a large number of projects and to keep the rest of the agency team advised of the progress being made. This is a vital role within an account service team as much of the support provided by the Account Executive determines our ability to continue to deliver above and beyond for our clients. We’re looking for someone with experience or interest in CRM in particular for this position.  

Key Responsibilities: 

1.Provides general support (project and administration) to account service team in the execution of all marketing campaigns, which will include:

• Coordinating digital campaign activity, with a focus on email, from initial client brief through to completion.  
• Developing and owning task briefs across various clients and agency teams
• Assist with creative briefs in collaboration with Account Director and wider team that leverage insights and contain inspiring propositions.
• Proactively manage the relationship between the agency, clients and any external suppliers
• Administration tasks including updating finance trackers and process billings and/or reconciliations as necessary, update WIP documents and maintain contact reports. 

2. Develops knowledge of agency structure and functions, utilising resources appropriately and efficiently to ensure that agency systems and procedures are followed including:

• opening and closing of jobs
• preparing studio briefs
• material instructions
• preparing estimates
• purchase orders
• timesheets 
• proof reading 

3. Develops deeper understanding of our client’s business: 

• Conducting competitor reviews as required
• Maintaining marketing analysis of brand and category

• Preferably some advertising agency experience – in particular CRM 
• A bias for action – doesn’t need to be prompted to take action.
• Enduring passion for ideas; be they business, marketing or communication focused.
• Ability to persuade and inspire agency resources and clients.
• Analytical, with the ability to make the complex simple.
• Disciplined, efficient and able to manage competing priorities to ensure timely delivery.
• A profound curiosity about the creative process, consumer attitudes and behaviour, and the implications for how we communicate.
• Highly developed listening and communication skills in a client environment, and within the agency. 
• Strong attention to detail

What we’ll offer you: 

• The best start to your career and a supportive environment where you’ll want to stay and grow!
• Benefit from the access, opportunity and security of being part of a progressive global network
• Enjoy a bountiful Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing – including free brekky and yoga sessions we know you’ll love
• Space to grow through our extensive Learning & Development program with live training sessions on an array of topics and more than 15,000  learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A genuine commitment to flexible working with our Publicis Liberté approach to flexibility tailored to you and your life
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for advancement and collaboration with our global network. Your geography has no limits with Marcel!

Publicis Emil, as part of Publicis Groupe believes that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are chosen for their personalities, their ethics and professional qualities without any exclusion, preferential treatment or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate by reason of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability or any other difference. We encourage applications from all qualified