Account Director (Activations, PR & Influencer)

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Account Director (Activations, PR and Influencer) – a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in Auckland.

Location: Auckland

Type: Full time; Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

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• Lead strategic client relationships, acting as senior counsel across a portfolio of key accounts.
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• Drive the development and delivery of integrated activations, events, PR, influencer and social campaigns that deliver outstanding results.
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• Identify and secure opportunities for organic client growth, while contributing to new business acquisition and pitch activity.
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• Lead, coach and mentor Account Managers and Senior Account Managers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.
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• Oversee financial performance, forecasting, profitability and operational excellence across client portfolios.
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• 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, activations, experiential, PR, influencer or related agency environments.
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• Proven success managing senior client relationships and delivering large‑scale integrated campaigns.
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• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and inspiring teams.
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• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets, forecasting and driving business growth.
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• Strategic, collaborative and solutions‑focused, with excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
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• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our “Be the Best You” policy, including a $250 contribution to your home office setup.
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• Dedicated volunteer leave and company event “One Day for Change.”
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• Five weeks annual leave after two years of service and three whole‑company wellness days off per year.
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• Career development and learning opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
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• Inclusive culture that enables employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.
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