Job Description:
dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society.
Step into one of the most high‑profile client patches in Australia: The Woolworths Group.
This is a rare chance to work on a truly career‑defining client within a powerhouse team that moves fast, thinks big, and collaborates across the full dentsu network.
As an Associate Director, you’ll lead day-to-day client relationships, drive integrated media planning across all channels, and help shape innovative solutions that influence how millions of Australians shop every day. You’ll also mentor junior team members and play a key role in delivering work that’s smart, strategic and commercially impactful.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients and manage expectations effectively
Own creation and output of media plans, including detailed channel selection & implementation recommendations
Partner with media owners and other agency partners to maintain a high level of service across the account
Work closely with the buying teams to communicate media delivery performance & results to the client
Lead briefing and negotiation processes with media owners
Manage daily WIP meetings, contract reports and client administration
What you'll bring:
Proven ability to own end-to-end media planning, shaping implementation & channel recommendations.
Strong attention to detail & excellent communication skills
A solid understanding of the Australian Media landscape
Confidence managing timelines, budgets & internal teams
Curiosity, drive and a collaborative mindset.
What's in it for you?
Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up
The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.
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Location:
SydneyBrand:
CaratTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Proven ability to own end-to-end media planning, shaping implementation and channel recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- A solid understanding of the Australian media landscape.
- Confidence managing timelines, budgets and internal teams.
- Curiosity, drive and a collaborative mindset.
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
dentsu Insights
What We Do
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next
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