Global Account Director

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.

Carat is an important part of our world-class offering — an award-winning media, content and branding agency that uses its peerless understanding of the passions, motivations, and behaviours of real people to bring brands and their customers together. Carat is privileged to work with some of the most eminent companies in the world.

Carat defines media as the new frontier of modern business. We combine the speed of technology with the art of empathy. We know the path to growth for brands lies in the ability to put every decision through the lens of what it means for people, and so that’s what we do. This has always been our unequivocal superpower.

HEINEKEN – the world’s most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders.

We’re hiring for a Global Account Director as part of CARAT in London.

Purpose of the Role

As a Global Account Director at Dentsu, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day support to the Global Client Lead and the broader global account team. You will act as the bridge between the global Red Star team and local markets, ensuring smooth collaboration, effective execution of global frameworks and development of our overall network. This role requires agility, the ability to think on your feet, and being a self-starter.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating communication and collaboration between global and local teams.
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning, sharing best practices, and reapplying successful strategies.
• Establishing and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in local markets.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the Global Media Team, providing insights about local markets.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance processes and communication strategies.
• Collaborating with other chapter leads to drive change and innovation on the account.
• Focusing on project and network management by establishing strong working relationships with colleagues across local markets, regional hubs, and Dentsu Network agency partners.
• Supporting the team in the analysis of media reporting and competitor advertising investment.
• Effectively organising and managing internal and external communication across a complex global network.
• Driving successful Share Learn Reapply Culture to encourage innovation and network update of best practices.

Qualifications + Skills

• 7+years in a similar role
• Media industry experience essential
• Knowledge of Project Management tools and Salesforce
• Strong Communication skills both verbal and written
• Marketing Communications experience desirable
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong Project management skills
• Experience working with multiple markets and efficiently delivering local knowledge to global clients

What we offer

• This is a permanent role.
• The teams are based in our London office and operate under flexible working arrangements and are in the office on Thursdays and one other.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

About dentsu

Taking a people-centred approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy – our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.

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Location:

London

Brand:

Global Carat

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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