Client Strategy Director

About Dentsu International :

Awarded the Oscars of the advertising world, The Cannes Global Agency of the Year 2022 (a first for India!) Dentsu International comprises five leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative and Merkle , each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated talented employees working together to reach the never before!

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients every day to win , keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change.

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Role Summary :

Brand : Dentsu Creative

Designation : Associate Director - Account Management

Job Location : Richmond Road, Bengaluru

Years of experience : 6-9 years in account management / client servicing within mainline or integrated advertising agencies. ( Please note that we are not considering candidates from other industries .)

About the Role :

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Director – Account Management (ATL) to join Dentsu Creative . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing mainline advertising campaigns and strong experience in leading client relationships across categories. You’ll work closely with creative, planning, and media teams to deliver innovative, effective communication solutions that drive brand impact.

Key Accountabilities :

• Lead end-to-end client management and act as a trusted strategic partner to senior client stakeholders.
• Drive the development and execution of ATL campaigns (TV, print, radio, OOH) aligned with business and brand objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams — Creative, Strategy, and Media — to deliver integrated brand communication.
• Translate client briefs into actionable creative directions while ensuring strategic and creative excellence.
• Present campaign ideas, creative work, and strategies confidently to clients.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and profitability while maintaining the highest quality of output.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to build a high-performing, client-focused account team.
• Identify opportunities to grow business within existing accounts through proactive client engagement and insights.

Professional Skills :

6–9 years of relevant experience in client servicing / account management within a mainline or integrated advertising agency.

Proven ability to manage large-scale ATL campaigns and handle multiple brands simultaneously.

Strong understanding of brand strategy, communication development, and creative processes.

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage multiple stakeholders.

A proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for brands, creativity, and impactful advertising.

To explore this opportunity, please complete the application process here. Additionally, you may send us your updated CV at sonam.malik@dentsu.com and include the following details :

Email Subject : Ref : LinkedIn – Associate Director - Account Management role with Dentsu Creative, Bengaluru

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Working with us

By joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people worldwide and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers, always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behaviour. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Next Steps

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