Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

This role will report into the EVP/SVP . A successful candidate will be the strategic liaison for clients, internal teams, and partner agencies. You will thrive in a fast paced start up environment and be passionate about building an environment-changing brand from the ground up. You will champion strategically and creatively sharp work, be a true partner to clients, and have an appetite for expanding your knowledge to lead to holistic business solutions for our clients.

• Builds and sustains relationships with senior-level clients, and becomes the client's trusted strategic partner across multiple disciplines (strategy, creative, media, business planning, and more).
• Think collaboratively and leverages various disciplines in the agency to present client brand-building opportunities and agency-building initiative
• Isn’t afraid to jump in and build new bridges across our network, and client business units
• Able to drive growth, but also establish and seamlessly integrate cross-functional teams
• Anticipate project and/or client needs to always be one step ahead daily of what needs to be accomplished
• Lead and oversee all account operations as it relates to the business of the agency
• Provide honest and valuable counsel to agency team
• Create applicable development plans for direct reports
• Inspire agency and client confidence and seek opportunities to advance the client relationship
• Fuel agency culture and progress
• Empower teams through engaging career development practices; maximize learning and productivity while minimizing turnover
• In partnership with Nicole Elfstrom, SVP, oversees client financials and account profitability
• Analyze P&L statements and takes necessary action to ensure profitability
• Provides leadership on agency delivery; ensures all deliverables are produced on time, on budget, and meet the client's expectations

• Account team leader/senior client advisor
• Project management expert
• Management experience required. Able to empower, keep teams on track, and participate in professional development of staff.
• High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment.
• Demonstrate superior oral, written and strategic abilities
• Has experience with financial planning and revenue forecasting
• Has previously experience in complex categories / strategically rigorous corporate image businesses (can wrap your head around complex perceptual challenges)
• 10-12 Years of integrated agency account management experience and 5 years in a senior supervisory role.

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale - Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides.  We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft - Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration - Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $136,000 - $238,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com  

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