Global Account Executive

Description

Job Summary

The role is within the central global team that coordinates media activities across4regions worldwide working closely with regional hub team. The role requires a blend of multi market, multi-channel media coordination activities, strategy support, Client intelligence support and account management operated by following the Havas Mx Media Experience element of the Mx Process.

The role is a key interface with our global Automotive clients in respect to multi-market campaigns and as such the candidate should be knowledgeable across a range of markets and able to funnel this knowledge and market understanding

The role requires a dynamic and operational skill set for a blend of multi market strategic and media coordination activities across different markets. Ideally seeking a candidate with digital proficiencyseeking to broaden scope of cross media skills

Key to success in this role is experience and the skills and sensibilities of working across cultures and particularly the understanding of working with Asian cultures and businesses

We need an enthusiastic and pro-active candidate who is accustomed to the pressures and quick turnarounds of key account handling across all media.

The candidate should bring digital buying / planning experience and be familiar with key ad tech platforms such as ad servers, DSPs, Social platforms – we are not looking for a trader necessarily, but an understanding of the roles of the technology involved is a must.

Show understanding of the differences in digital and social maturity in different markets and regions

The role also requires interest in and respect for details, and complex and intricate working processes

Mission & Responsibilities

Support the central client team to carry out day to day tasks and outputs, supporting to coordinate inputs from the regional hubs and adding value by checking and validating submitted work.

Ensure highest standards for key client deliverables such as status reports, ad hoc intelligence documents and media landscape overviews and also pro-actively suggest improvements in both structure and content for ongoing client reports.

Ensure the smooth running of campaigns respecting deadlines, anticipating milestones and requirements on live campaigns are achievable, to ensure both client and agency departments are prepared in advance

Working closely with media vendors to coordinate media recommendations and reviews proposals to select the best recommendations for a particular campaign

Support / own the creation of presentations / reports required by the client including gathering data & information and pulling it together in a format that is clear​​

Provide support throughout the planning process from receipt of brief to post campaign analysis / quarterly business review

Manage bi-weekly calls with regional Hubs (APAC, LATAM and WE)

Support and oversee hubs quality management

Supporting the team to provide best-in-class implementation and innovative online and offline solutions in response for our clients

Support the team in ensuring timely and accuratefinance process

Industry Trends : Keeping up with what’s happening in the world of digitaland OOH, having an opinion, and proactively sharing updates

Experience

Up to 2 years of experience in a media agency, ideally with international experience

Understanding of media channels and their roles in a consumer journey

Soft Skills & Competencies

Clear and precise communication skills both written and verbal

Comfortable building relationships with clients of all levels and internal teams, and react to different cultural practices

Relationship-building skills internally (local offices and other specialist units (clients and media owners) with the ability to quickly build rapport and establish strong working relationships

Proactively asking questions to ensure full understanding of tasks and projects

Proactively identifying and communicating potential “red flags” on own and coordinated activity

Self-starter with a collaborative working style with a desire to learn and grow in the industry

Effective under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail

Strong knowledge of MS Office packages

Desire to take ownership of projects and be responsibility for the outcomes.

Having Positive and passionate approach

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Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.