Senior Account Executive

Job Description:

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-centred approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.

Purpose of the Role

• Lead and support on client briefs once the strategy has been agreed by the Business Director, Account Director, Account Manager, and client.

• Oversee the implementation and execution of communications planning, working closely with media specialists.

• Mobilise the right dentsu and partner (DAN+) resources to deliver against client briefs.

• Manage client communications plans, including timelines and budgets, and liaise directly with the client when needed.

• Help create the composite media plan by aligning and integrating plans from various specialists to reflect the overall strategy.

• Support in the audit process and post-campaign analysis (PCA) to assess effectiveness and delivery.

A bit about you

Knowledge & Skills You’ll Need:

• Strong Numeracy Skills 

• Strong Communication Skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Broad knowledge of products and services

• Understanding of Media and Advertising 

• Understanding of Digital Performance Media

Experience & Qualifications You’ll Need: 

• Ideally, media industry experience 

• Experience of working in teams 

• Digital experience 

Key Responsibilities

Team

• Supporting the team in assisting new joiners to learn the role and supporting with up-skilling as required 

Operational Finance 

• Responsible for accurate and timely invoicing to our clients. 

• Ensure media plans match MX and invoices are accurate

What we offer

This is a permanent role. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs which includes: 

• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth.

• The opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits including pension plans, income protection, life assurance, discounted healthcare and travel insurance.

• You’ll enjoy lots of cool perks including free fresh fruit delivered daily along with a fully subsidised barista service.

• We strongly support a work-life balance and encourage agile and flexible working across the business.

• Our working parents are eligible for paid family friendly leave once they are with us more than a year and we offer a phased return to work to support their return.

• You always get your birthday off, company closure days at Christmas and Easter and we have a great holiday allowance scheme allowing you to buy additional leave at the beginning of the year too.

• Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness is SO important to us and there is always an event within these areas on the horizon.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
 

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