The purpose of the role of Client Partner/Business Director is to build strong upstream relationships with clients and to support senior leadership to drive and deliver on a client business plan that delivers business value for the client driving the Dentsu Aegis Network commercial agenda. Delivery of a business plan will include galvanising a broad team across DAN and where appropriate across the network to meet the objectives of both clients and the business. Client partner/business director is an active and senior people development and leadership role

Job Description:

Dentsu X is one of 3 agencies (alongside Carat and iProspect) that is a part of the media practice within Dentsu. dentsu X brings together the best capabilities from across dentsu to build connected experiences that drive business outcomes for our clients. Our network consists of 4,000 X-shaped and team shaped digital, media, creative and tech talent in 55 markets. We offer our clients the soul of a boutique combined with the scale of a powerhouse.

The role

As a Planning Manager in you will be responsible for the delivery of the strategic media plan and client servicing on a selection of exciting brands within the portfolio of HEINEKEN.

You will have a burning passion for partnering with clients, external agencies, as well as internal teams within dentsu to foster great relationships and deliver innovative and impactful data-driven media plans that develop HEINEKEN UK’s brand fame.

You will immerse yourself with the brand to understand the client business challenges and objectives acting as a business advisor to your clients – you will truly be an extension of their marketing team!

We have co-created our values so we can behave authentically:

Curious & collaborative
Resourceful & flexible
Respectful & right-minded
Fun & friendly

Responsibilities

Deliver innovative client plans that excite clients, create value, and deliver ambitious incremental income
Work collaboratively with all internal teams at dentsu to deliver high quality measurable and effective work
Build strong relationships with your counterparts within HEINEKEN UK and the creative agency to deliver innovative media plans whilst demonstrating outstanding client service
Immerse yourself in the clients’ business to intimately understand their challenges, objectives, external economic environment, competitors, and relevant partner agencies. By getting under their skin, we will understand how we can help their business grow
Support the Client Director to challenge and probe client briefs. Ensure you have complete clarity and agreement on client objectives. Take total ownership of some briefs all the way through to activation, whilst assisting your Client Director with larger briefs
Work with the Client Director and Client Partner to deliver excellent client service

What you bring

Day-to-day management of campaigns and clients will require you to be highly organised
Confident user of all dentsu and non-dentsu tools to deliver ad hoc insights and planning recommendations as and when requested
Develop the Account Executive with their line manager
Own/support 1-2 wider agency workstreams such as: people, profile, work, etc
Act as a business adviser to your clients

A few of the benefits

You'll have a great compensation package, private health & dental insurance, corporate discounts and career development through Dentsu University, and free access to LinkedIn learning
29+ days of annual leave (25 days of regular holidays, birthdays off and 3 additional wellness days)
We also offer the opportunity to volunteer for up to 2 days per year and tend to close down the agency between Christmas and New Years
You'll have a hybrid working schedule, with flexible start/end hours

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:

London

Brand:

Dentsu X

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent