Job Information
Publicis Groupe Global Account Manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Company description
Ever dreamt of working for a top-notch creative agency, with award winning work across global brands and a transformative new model centered around creativity and data?
Le Pub Amsterdam
Le Pub is a leading creative force at Publicis and in the world (“#1 Creative Agency in World” - Warc 2023 for second year, “#1 Creative Agency in the World” The Drum 2024 for 3 consecutive years, “#2 most creative awarded agency in the world”, Cannes Lions 2023, “Effectiveness awards” – Kantar, Effie, Eurobest 2020/21/22/23) – combining best-in-class creativity, inventiveness and technology expertise with creatively ambitious clients.
We believe that brands can no longer merely communicate with consumers, and must now earn their place in people’s daily lives. Stated differently – it’s about helping brands deliver real value (rather than communicating “at them”). That’s why Le Pub is obsessed with creating innovative experiences that matter enough to “live in culture”. Fueled by rich global data and powered by world-class creativity - Le Pub is Where Brands Meet Culture.
About Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe, founded in 1926, is the world’s third largest communications group. Known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, Publicis Groupe is the only one in the industry able to best accompany its clients in their digital business transformation journey- anywhere in the world. Organized across four Solution hubs, Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, Publicis Health and Publicis Sapient, outside of our top 20 markets, the Groupe delivers innovative ideas and solutions that combine the power of creativity and technology.
Overview
What will you do?
The Account Manager is a key player in our account team.Reporting to the Account Director, they will be responsible for the day-by-day operations and overall coordination for two global clients. You will manage communication projects from brief to the execution, working together with key people during different stages of projects (strategy, creation, production). You will also collaborate with teams working abroad at regional hub offices.
In addition, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day with clients, including organizing client meetings and presentations; you’ll work closely with a producer to prepare estimates and ensure timely delivery of the proposed solutions – on budget: You’ll maintain clear, regular communication with both client and internal teams regarding your projects; you’ll build relationships to ensure that your clients and agency teams trust you and love working with you.
You will handle international projects, relevant in both global perspective and local necessities, and you will ensure consistency within the different projects around the world.
You will collaborate with the Groupe, as stakeholders at groupe level are involved for our global clients.
Finally, you will support the Global Account Director in working with other agencies, like the on-line, below-the-line, media and PR partners.
Qualifications
Who are you?
· Account Manager with at least 5 years of experience, part of which should be ‘international’ managing regional or Global Accounts.
· Track record in regional (if not global) advertising development for multinational clients, understanding the politics of multi-market campaign development and managing the dynamics involved.
· Experience in advertising agencies is a must.
· Experience in managing and coordinating multiple markets and an understanding of different cultures.
· Client-facing' i.e. experienced in managing the clients.
· Resilient to a multiple-client interface and the issues involved.
· In addition, experience in integrated communication development (through-the-line thinking) and managing multi-disciplinary teams would be invaluable.
· HBO/university level education.
· Experience in working effectively with creative teams on concept development.
· Expressive, lucid, fluent in written and spoken English
· Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
· A peoples person
· Comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment
· Location: Amsterdam
Additional information
What we offer
A competitive salary, a laptop, phone, and travel expense reimbursement.
The opportunity to (continue to) develop yourself and the option to take courses/workshops.
A super ‘gezellig’ (if you know you know) office where you can bring your dog
Hybrid working, with work-from-home days coordinated with your team members.
The Work Your World Program: the opportunity to work elsewhere in the world for 6 weeks a year.
Discounts on Classpass, a bike plan, and clothing repair service.
A work environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and respected.
This role will be based in Amsterdam. You are required to work from the LePub office at least 3 days a week.
*Please note that you’ll need a valid working visa or permit to work in the Netherlands.