Job Description:
At dentsu, we drive growth that matters - for our people, our clients, and the industry. Inspired by Sanpo Yoshi, we’re focused on doing good for business, society, and each other.
In Australia, we’re building something powerful: one team with one ambition - to become the most potent media force in the market, known for bold thinking and standout work.
We think like challengers, act like owners, and are here to set a new standard.
We are looking for a Client Director responsible for managing day-to-day senior client relationships and overall team performance, with a deep familiarity in rolling out integrated media responses across a diverse range of categories, including regulated verticals.
Core Responsibilities:
- Day to day leadership for dedicated client teams at dentsu
- Managing multiple direct reports within the team, working with the Client Lead and owning development and progression of direct reports.
- Work with the Client Lead to deliver end to end media strategy, channel planning, media ideation and best practice implementation.
- Develop comprehensive and effective media responses with the right channel mix and budget allocation
- Work closely with media partners, in particular those with major partnerships with the client
- Maintain an intimate understanding of relevant client categories, supporting the lead with forecasting media billings and overseeing monthly invoicing processes.
- Identify and contribute to organic revenue growth opportunities
Essential Experience
- Comprehensive understanding of the Australian media marketplace
- Deep agency experience with a focus on planning, key account management and best-practice implementation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple direct reports and client stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
- Established experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing a combination of major brief responses or reactive client requests.
- Familiarity working and collaborating between in-house and agency teams, delivering integrated media responses
- Deep familiarity working with channel selection, role of channel, budget phasing, block plan and high level budget bearings as part of past roles.
What’s in it for you:
- Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
- 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:
Time Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Comprehensive understanding of the Australian media marketplace
- Deep agency experience focused on planning, key account management, and best-practice implementation
- Experience managing multiple direct reports and client stakeholders
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment handling major brief responses and reactive client requests
- Experience collaborating between in-house and agency teams to deliver integrated media responses
- Experience with channel selection, channel roles, budget phasing, block plans, and high-level budget bearings
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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