[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Publicis Groupe jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Publicis Groupe · Kuala Lumpur # Account Director Kuala Lumpur Hybrid Director Executive & Management Listed on Publicis Groupe’s official careers site. Posted May 25, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Publicis Groupe’s careers site →](https://careers.publicisgroupe.com/jobs/133745?lang=en-us) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Publicis Groupe](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/) / Account Director ## Job description ### Responsibilities Partnership with existing clients and extension of client base to agreed Client Partnering strategy Best in class client relationship building, proactive, ‘can do’ attitude and seamless implementation - Take responsibility for development, delivery and evaluation of projects working in conjunction with all functions - Establish alternatives for brand/marketing communication and advertising strategy - Drive the development of new marketing communication and advertising strategy for products and programmes as well as the creation of new alternative offline revenue streams Regularly assessing performance of existing programs/solutions and finding new methods for increasing yield Liaising with product marketing teams to identify marketing opportunities Working with creative to create marketing strategy roadmap for brands that meets new revenue targets Developing successful market proposition, pricing and go-to-market strategies for these new commercial products/program Creating all relevant go-to-market collateral and communication programs to support new product/program launches Responsibility for key process improvement projects as agreed with Account Director (e.g. Creative briefing process, financial tracking etc) - Ensure account and project management are continually aligned - Provide timely and consistent communication to account director and team about project status, profitability and people - Develop strong relationships with all other parts of the business and raise profile within the agency - Provide team with broader industry knowledge and specialism Collaborative partnerships with Project management team Identify continuously client’s needs and establish/present initial strategy alternatives accordingly Carry out shared values faithfully and play as a role model for junior members - Present clear instructions, guidelines and prompt review to junior members - Develop new clients and competition PT; support to create opportunity for competition PT In-charge of financial performance (P&L target) management; in charge of managing client’s billing and profit targets, and closely observe client’s financial security and report results Active participation in monthly team finance meetings in partnership with budget controller Qualifications A diploma/Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications - Strong project management skills and keen understanding of creative development process and budget control Minimum - 4 years of relevant experience in managing campaigns in an integrated agency environment handling B2B marketing/branding - Proven track record in growing accounts, winning new business/pitches - Strong understanding of how mobile is affecting the retail space and overall consumer journey Experience in consumer electronics/FMCG/IT retail projects is preferred - Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in English Dedication to clients and team colleagues - Ability to produce under pressure and management of timelines and production Experience working in an integrated agency environment Additional information Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave. Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October. Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care. Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery. A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects. Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year. Phone Allowance ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 148 days - Location: Kuala Lumpur - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Publicis Groupe’s careers site →](https://careers.publicisgroupe.com/jobs/133745?lang=en-us) ## More jobs at Publicis Groupe ### [Account Director - Social Media](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/jobs/fe557713abecddd99ecf/) Kuala Lumpur ### [Account Servicing Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/jobs/fd38280487d0a6a251f5/) Kuala Lumpur ### [Associate Director - E-Commerce](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/jobs/297315413878d59dc7e1/) Kuala Lumpur ### [Associate Director, SEO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/jobs/4918b55c6104b5b655b7/) Kuala Lumpur ### [Associate Strategy Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/jobs/a897abbb127a6915c626/) Kuala Lumpur ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Key Account](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/prudential/jobs/546b23de84c9e21a54c9/) Prudential · Kuala Lumpur ### [Account Manager/Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/4c5fb384286a70431a11/) Siemens ### [Account Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/1733d18b1b6baa5854b8/) Accenture ### [Aetna Mental Wellbeing Director, Account Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/f51f599735edb4c39c32/) CVS Health ### [Global Sales Account Director in Bern, Switzerland | Sales and Business Development at Cencora](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cencora/jobs/7af74816d29dd02e6363/) Cencora · Bern, Switzerland OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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