Account Executive

Account Executive

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We're hiring an Account Executive to work from our office in Dublin.

Role Summary

Implement agreed account plans in order to deliver business value for clients. Deliver outstanding client service, innovative and ambitious client solutions collaborating with a broad team across dentsu Ireland to meet the objectives of both clients and the business. Provide support and assistance in managing clients' business and keep day to day activities running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Client Planning

• Assist in writing the internal client brief once the strategy has been agreed by the AD and client.
• Assist in implementing and executing the communications planning process, working collaboratively with specialists to ensure the client brief is delivered upon by mobilising appropriate Dentsu resources.
• Develop a strong understanding of all key specialist channels, incl. traditional and digital channels such as PPC, Display, Paid Social, and SEO.
• Assist in projects, manage clients' communications plans including timelines and budgets and communicate directly with the client as required.
• Assist in creating and updating the composite media plan, ensuring media plans delivered by the specialists are accurate and reflect the overall strategy and translate the specialist plans into a composite plan.
• Assist in the audit process.
• Respond to ad hoc client queries, carry out ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Update and distribute weekly reports.
• Coordinate and schedule client calls and meetings.
• Regularly monitor campaign performance to measure plans' effectiveness, flagging issues to specialist teams where appropriate.

Client Management

• Be the main point of contact and start to manage smaller clients from start to finish independently.
• Send client team confirmation that campaigns are live.

Team

• Support the team in assisting new joiners to learn the role and supporting with up-skilling as required.
• Provide proactive support for the AM and AD on the team.

Operational Finance

• Responsible for accurate and timely invoicing to our clients.
• Ensure media plans match MX and invoices are accurate.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong financial understanding
• Courageous
• Builds credibility & client focused
• Makes relationships count
• Personable with good communication skills
• Broad knowledge of products and services
• Media industry experience
• Experience of working in teams
• Digital experience

What We Offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in Dublin and work on a hybrid basis
• As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

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 accommodations@dentsu.com, 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.