Account Manager - Senior Account Manage - Grey - Kuala Lumpur

Responsibilities:
Manage all budgeting / estimates / invoicing, internally and with the Client. Contribute to the financial performance of the business unit
Ensure all briefings, strategic and creative development internal processes and logistics are managed within the required Agency resources and timeline
Prepare and/or approve all status update / project evaluation / reconciliation reports
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders including internal, Clients, and third party suppliers. Manage all contact between the Agency and the Client.
Contribute significantly to strategic thinking and provide input and added value to key agency work focusing on the long term view.
Brief and motivate Creatives and assist them to develop in-depth knowledge of Client/s’ strategic issues.
Evaluate whether Creative is in accordance with the brief and offer actionable advice for improvement.
Initiate, recognise and encourage outstanding, brand-building creative ideas
Ensure high quality work of the account service team and provide on the job training and mentoring.
Contribute to the growth and the development of the organisation, in terms of business success as well as efficiency and effectiveness of internal systems and process

Requirements:
Professional qualification or degree with at least 3 years experience in advertising agency managing ATL/BTL accounts.
Experience generating proposals for improving the client’s end market approach, which are acceptable to the Client and internal senior management
Excellent in developing and delivering effective, persuasive and professional presentations
Excellent spoken and written skills and demonstrate good negotiation skills to build valuable relationships with the team and Clients
Possess the ability to manage and timely inform / involve all stakeholders on key issues.
Customer Relationship astute understanding of all dynamics operating in the market and the consumers relationship with the brand
Ability to sustain a creative environment from the conceptual stage through to delivery
Resilience and able to work under pressure and long hours
Please email your resume to uma.devi@grey.com and include your current and expected salary, and availability. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.