Job Description
The Associate Client Director is a key member of the team, responsible for managing workflow, campaign response processes, and ensuring integration across all relevant internal teams to deliver diverse communications plans. They work closely with the Client Director to oversee their team's work and output, ensuring attention to detail in all aspects of their job. This role involves participating in training forums, embracing new ideas, and leading by example. The Associate Client Director is also responsible for developing long-term relationships with clients and owning client relationships at the Marketing Manager level. Additionally, they will ensure seamless integration with digital and mainstream media within their group.
Key Responsibilities
* Pro-actively manage the development of media initiatives that meet client objectives within given timeframes.
* Demonstrate ways to help clients achieve their business objectives, even if not directly related to current briefs.
* Continuously look for opportunities to sell the value of Spark and Publicis extended services.
* Manage planning and implementation of media activity across client campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall client media strategy.
* Assist in leading and directing the team in developing media concepts, plans, and overseeing buy implementation.
* Ensure quality control processes are properly adhered to within set deadlines.
* Assist in conducting weekly WIP meetings with their team, presenting top-line summaries in Directors' WIP meetings.
* Lead, inspire, and motivate the team to work collectively on client vision and objectives.
* Delegate and provide guidance/mentoring to enable team members to perform their roles effectively.
* Support the Client Director in monitoring and conducting bi-annual reviews for team members.
* Continually monitor, forecast, and re-forecast clients' financials across assigned client patch within the broader team.