About Dentsu
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu Japan Network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’slargest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
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Job Title: Client Partner Asia
Purpose of the Role
As Client Partner for Asia, you’ll provide leadership support to the China team as your primary responsibility, acting as a bridge between the local team, the international dX team and the international client. Your role will ensure that the work done by the team is up to the expected standards, and client perception continuously improves. This includes implementing the strategic vision for the client, delivering against financial targets, and building a trusted strategic partnership with the client.
The secondary purpose will be to support the team managing SEA and Australia across all LOBs. Providing mentoring, guidance and client direction on client management, personal growth and daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Understanding the client’s business model, performance, and measures of success; knowing their products inside out and applying this knowledge to deliver innovative, ambitious plans that deepen the relationship to ensure retention and growth.
• Immersing yourself and the team in the clients’ business: understanding their challenges, objectives, external economic environment, markets, competitive threats, and relevant agency partners.
• This role sits within the Global Digital Marketing team, working across one of the top global accounts. You will be responsible for all outputs across a specific regional team (strategy, planning, and delivery). The team is highly data-driven, fast-moving, and adaptable.
• Delivering innovative, ambitious, strategic, and commercial solutions that balance client and agency values, working closely with colleagues and clients. Ensuring eachresponse builds and improves on the previous and has a unique approach to it.
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor to senior client and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of all relevant markets (CN, SEA, AU), providing insights that drive business growth and showcasing the additional value that Dentsu brings.
• Manage the teams in SG and CN to ensure they build strong relationships with their counterparts and deliver outstanding client service. Be prepared to step in and provide hands-on support when timelines are tight.
• Collaboration with the wider Global account and channel activations teams to build relationships that help to improve outcomes – innovation, efficiency, and continuous learning loop.
• Use account plans to stimulate and track future work; manage resources effectively; and set up career progression plans for team members.
• Optimise ways of working for the entire global account and ensure multi-stakeholder buy-in before rolling them out.
•Proactively identify growth opportunities across regions and develop proposals that support multi-market scaling.
• Ensure consistent implementation of global strategies while adapting to local market nuances.
• Act as an escalation point for complex issues, ensuring timely resolution and driving continual improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance across markets. Bringing the local teams closer together to the key hubs.
Qualifications + Skills
• Extensive experience in media planning, account management, or related roles within a media agency.
• Experience managing multi-market teams, ideally across APAC.
• Proven track record of leading successful client relationships and delivering exceptional results in the region.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to forecast, plan, and manage revenue streams effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with agility and strategic clarity.
• Familiarity with data-driven marketing approaches and performance-led decision-making.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide your team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Innovative thinker with a deep understanding of market trends and the ability to apply this knowledge to drive business growth.
Dentsu Values
Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re proud to be different, and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great. We want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.
So, whether you’re joining us or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.
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