Senior Account Manager (Activations, PR & Influencer)

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. 

dentsu Aotearoa’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients, and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future. 

We’re on the hunt for the best and brightest talent to join our award-winning team. At dentsu, we bring creative, media, and CXM together under one roof to help solve our client partners’ business problems in the most interesting and effective ways. 

We know the work is only as unique and awesome as our people, which is why we’re not looking for a ‘culture fit’. We want a ‘culture add’. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace so you can show up to work as your full self and reach your full potential. 

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Senior Account Manager (Activations, PR and Influencer) with our awesome team in Auckland. 

The role: 

A Senior Account Manager (Activations, PR and Influencer) is responsible for developing strategic solutions for clients, facilitating concept development and confidently leading the creation and presentation of client proposals.  

The role leads the end-to-end delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, with a focus on activations, events, experiential, instore & ambient sampling, PR and influencer marketing.  

A SAM builds strong relationships with clients, partners and suppliers, ensuring campaigns are delivered to an exceptional standard while exceeding client expectations.  

As a senior member of the team, the SAM leads projects independently, mentors junior team members and contributes to the ongoing growth and culture of the business. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across activations, events, experiential, sampling, PR and influencer marketing, from strategy and planning through to execution and reporting. 

• Build and manage strong client relationships while overseeing project timelines, budgets, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure exceptional campaign outcomes. 

• Develop integrated campaign plans that connect activation, PR, influencer and social activity, collaborating with creative, media, strategy and social specialists.  

• Analyse campaign performance and deliver insightful reporting, recommendations and optimisation opportunities that drive client success. 

• Mentor and support junior team members, while contributing to new business opportunities, creative ideation and organic client growth. 

A bit about you: 

• 4–5 years’ experience in activations, events, experiential marketing, PR, influencer marketing or a related agency environment.  

• Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to confidently lead multiple campaigns simultaneously.  

• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills and a client-first mindset. 

• Commercially minded, detail-oriented and passionate about consumer trends, brand experiences and integrated marketing. 

• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others, solving challenges and thriving in a fast-paced environment. 

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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