Client Executive

About Dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brandsCarat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkleas well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic recommendations and manage all resources to ensure the Client's marketing needs are met. They are viewed as a trusted advisor to client, understands and articulates client business insights and leverages to contribute ways to move business forward, lead and monitor the day-to-day activities; proactively identify new business building insights and opportunities, manage, motivate and develop their team; work with other departments to develop and execute strategies that will build the Client's business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preparation of media plans and campaigns

• Work with your line manager to understand the client's business objectives and media strategy.
• Liaison with media vendors, to support in developing media strategies and campaigns.
• Primarily develop, deliver, and maintain digital media plans based on a deep understanding of client goals and objectives.
• Work closely with ad trafficking team, site tagging team, ad ops team & campaign tagging team where necessary.

2. Activation of media campaigns

• For self-served platforms, ensure that campaigns are setup and executed accurately based on signed plans.
• For managed service medias, ensure that the relevant third parties are brief accurately and to follow up on media execution in a timely manner.
• Ensure all campaigns are monitored closely & pacing well.
• Timely delivery and upkeep of all relevant reporting systems and templates (media plans, interim reports reports).
• Management of post campaign reporting that quantifies the value of the media strategy.

Scope of role for client executive:

The role encompasses:

• Involvement in the media strategy development process.
• Involvement of media plans that build from the core media idea.
• Assisting in the implementation of plans through to their delivery and quality control of all buys.
• Ensuring all media goals and strategies are managed and executed within budgets.
• Ensure due diligence on media budgets.
• Day to day project management of media solutions.
• Work closely with the ad ops, finance, and offshore teams to ensure quality of the work.

Person specifications:

• 1-2 years experience in a Performance, social media or biddable media team
• Or at least internship experience in agency, with exposure to Paid Search
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, for liaising with colleagues, clients, and media owners
• Literacy, for writing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work with databases and spreadsheets and PowerPoint, for the collection and management of information.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proactive approach with an affinity for learning and self-development
• Team player
• Ability to work with fast-paced SG clients and proactively communicate and solve problems
• Resilient when faced with challenging situations

Dentsu Values

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about.

So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

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