Senior Account Director in Sydney

Dentsu Creative operates in over 21 markets worldwide with more than 2,200 dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

Join us as Senior Account Director in our Sydney office, where we have big ambitions for the future of DC. We are focused on creating five pieces of great work that define our next chapter and are working towards becoming Agency of the Year by 2027. To do that we need people passionate to grow client partnerships, create exceptional work and make a real impact. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an automotive client and play a key role in shaping its future growth. You’ll be the commercial and operational engine of the account, building trusted relationships, driving strategic conversations, leading integrated campaigns, and ensuring every project is delivered with excellence.

We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader who combines strong commercial acumen with strategic thinking and brings a point of view to the conversation.

Core responsibilities:

• Lead on a major automotive client, acting as the trusted senior partner across campaign delivery, strategic planning, commercial management and stakeholder engagement.
• Own project scope, timelines, estimates, forecasting and financial performance, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest standard.
• Partner with strategy, creative and production teams to develop and deliver integrated brand campaigns, model launches and marketing initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Build strong senior client relationships by providing proactive recommendations, commercial guidance and strategic counsel that earns trust and unlocks growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop 1 direct report while bringing structure, accountability and operational excellence to the wider team.

A bit about you:

• Proven account management experience within a creative, integrated or advertising agency.
• Strong commercial and operational expertise, with a track record managing project delivery, forecasting, scoping, financials and client growth opportunities.
• A confident, proactive operator who brings perspective, challenges constructively, takes ownership and can comfortably lead senior client conversations independently.
• Experience working across brand campaigns, strategic communications, video, digital, social and integrated marketing programs, with an understanding of how creative work drives business results.
• A natural leader and mentor who is hungry for success; accountable, commercially minded and passionate about building trusted client relationships and developing those around them.

What’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change.
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way.
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
• Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.
• This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

Location: Sydney
Brand: Dentsu Creative
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent