Account Director

Who We Are:160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Account Director will be responsible for leading day-to-day client relationships and driving the successful delivery of complex, multi-market marketing programmes, with a primary focus on Southeast Asia/APAC.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability

• Serve as point of contact with clients for day to day responsibilities

• Directly supporting VPs and Directors of account service and managing account managers, executives, and partners

• Collaborate with and navigate complex network of partners/stakeholders for a primarily Southeast Asia / APAC based account

• Researches and understands the brand, its category and its competitors to provide added value for the client while staying well-informed on marketing and media trends

• Oversees partnership activation, event execution and operations - bringing a high level of organisation, proactivity,  and problem-solving expertise

• Collaborates with strategy, creative, and production teams to deliver insightful and detailed briefs, polished presentation decks, and solid activation plans in service of the client

• Influences the development of the highest quality of creative work by sharing knowledge of the client/business/brand and demonstrating strong creative judgment and basic strategic recommendations.

• Meticulously manages project administration tools including status sheets, budget, timelines, and calendars for client approvals

• Provides written weekly status and conference call reports following meetings to ensure client and agency are in agreement

• Supports in production elements of experiential campaigns in collaboration with partners and the internal team to ensure smooth and flawless execution

• Manages project communications, ensuring that any issues, changes or required performances that impact the project are documented and addressed with the project team

• Compiles post-campaign recaps, performance metrics and evaluation documents

 

You Will Have:  

• 6-10 years of marketing experience with an agency or brand side

• Strong client management experience, with good communication and creative problem solving skills

• Is highly organised and excels at project management for complex, partnership or multi-stakeholder programmes

• Background in experiential marketing, planning, production, and/or operations 

• Experience working with global or regional clients, especially within the Southeast Asia region

• Experience in partnerships marketing and management

• Experience in culinary and F&B is not a requirement, but nice-to-have

160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.