**Overview** The Account Director is responsible for contributing to the achievement of business plan objectives by the effective management of the provision of quality communication strategies to clients & managing the team. **Responsibilities** + Maintain regular contact with clients – build good relationship with Clients + Lead effective meetings/ conversation + Thorough knowledge of client’s business, competitors, and market insights + Development of all major and new campaign briefs + Recommend appropriate research as required + Brief respective teams on campaigns (e.g. Creative, Strategy Planning, Social Media, Content Strategy & etc.) to brainstorm on ideas and ensuring all deliverables are met + Prepare strategies for selling creative work to clients ensuring creative is on strategy and within budget + Work conforms with corporate brand identity guidelines and media specifications + Creative work confirms with advertising codes, legal and ethical standards + Preparation and monitoring of annual financial plan – work closely with Business Director to prepare, understand & drive revenue + Working knowledge of client contracts + Approval/ Sign-off of relevant financial related documentation (JCRs, production estimates etc) + Provide clients with accurate monthly budget/actual reconciliations for media/ production + Preparation of accurate monthly client billing forecasts + Record and maintain detailed manhours on all tasks + Work trafficked in an effective manner – to ensure all projects deliverables are met + Assist Business Director to manage and run team operations - adhere to established processes and procedures to ensure team members have a clear understanding of job requirements + Team meetings held on a regular basis – to manage or stir projects in a correct direction/ iron out issues to ensure project run as seamless as possible + Mentoring & grooming of junior team members **Qualifications** + Must be a Malaysian with a good understanding of mass Malaysian thinking/ culture (understanding of Malay markets) + Must be passionate on the Brand – from its product to its value + Able to add business value to the Brand – beyond just marketing (e.g. sales, operations, food, insights suggestions & etc.) + Excellent communication skills on writing, presentation – clear communication to clients, internal & external team + Significant previous agency experience – proven track record + Knowledge of all integrated advertising processes/procedures + Thorough understanding of integrated marketing (above and beyond creative and planning concepts) + Knowledge of strategic intent and experience in evaluating creative work against it (market insights) + Financial Management Skills + Team Player & Leadership – able to work closely internal team (e.g. Creative, Strategy Planning, Social Media & etc) and leading the team to ensure all Client’s objective is met + Flexibility – clear understanding and know when to pick the right battles + Client Focus – has the patience to deal with clients & has the ability to assure them on the right path to walk on + Initiative & Resilient – proactive, organized and be able to handle multiple jobs at the same time + Entrepreneurship – strong business acumen & solutions driven **Additional information** + Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave. + Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October. + Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations + Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care. + Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery. + A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects. + Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year. + Phone Allowance