Account Director

Job Description

OLIVER, a part of The Brandtech Group, is seeking an Account Director to join their team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Account Director will be a strategic thinker with gravitas, playing a significant role in defining and advancing a positive design culture. This individual will serve as the client's primary partner, owning the relationship and leading projects, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery.

The Account Director will proactively identify potential issues, manage client and internal expectations, support their team, and develop contingency plans. They will foster trust with clients through consistent delivery and build strong relationships with team members. Collaboration with Strategy and Creative teams is essential, along with a passion for creative products and results.

What this role involves:

• Managing projects from beginning to end.
• Providing leadership and expertise to the onsite creative team.
• Identifying the best resources for each brief.
• Scheduling and managing team priorities and deadlines.
• Championing strategic partnerships and cultivating client engagement.
• Ensuring financial accountability and stellar project management.
• Maintaining streamlined processes and brand guardianship.
• Presenting work internally and to clients.
• Managing workloads and resources effectively.

Requirements for this role:

• Excellent client engagement skills and the ability to influence clients.
• Passion for understanding a client’s business and brands.
• The ability to manage workflow and prioritize workloads.
• Strong understanding of digital creative solutions, especially in Social Media and eCommerce.
• Knowledge of account and project management, and invoicing.
• Creativity and the ability to contribute to studio output.
• Ambition to create award-winning work.
• Understanding of integrating with client-side teams.
• Experience with major FMCG clients (a bonus).
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Passion for AI and new technologies.
• Understanding of AI tools (beneficial).

What OLIVER offers:

• Opportunity to work with a global company.
• Be part of The Brandtech Group, at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology.
• An inclusive working environment.