Associate Director, Client Services, India

We are currently looking for an Associate Director who will lead the development of Digital media strategies and oversee high-level client engagements. The candidate will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring seamless collaboration across all Strategic Units to deliver impactful media solutions and maintain smooth functioning of processes.

Responsibilities

Have complete knowledge of relevant categories; Total understanding of the various agency functions; Understand the client working style and deliver on day-to-day requirements; Build relationships with key decision makers; Demonstrate good understanding of clients’ business and challenges; Apply knowledge in formulation of campaign strategy and recommendation; Build good relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders, and partners; Proactively drive business initiatives and respond to client requirements & briefs; Have full understanding of client’s business; Lead long-term & short-term media planning; Establish strong team and client relationships; Be source of what’s new and emerging in media & technology; Challenge briefs and evolve strategies to hit client KPIs; Ensure holistic thinking across channel planning and outcomes

Requirements

At least 6 years’ experience in media strategy / planning / execution / account planning; Comfortable making & presenting annual, quarterly media strategy & plans; Experience with various responsibilities within the media ecosystem; Knowledge of offline marketing; Go getter attitude; Data analytics; Communication skills; Good logical reasoning; Attention to detail; Integrity; Empathy; Aptitude & dare for innovation; Working knowledge of all tools – TGI, BARC, MAP, IRS

Nice to have

Knowledge of digital marketing; Knowledge of digital tools (COMSCORE, Similarweb, Google trends, etc.)

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance; Group retirement plans; Vision insurance; Dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Hybrid work approach; Employee resource groups; In-office events