Join a global communications and marketing organization that partners with leading brands to create meaningful connections with consumers. With an international network of creative, media, strategy, and production specialists, the company combines local market expertise with global perspective to deliver integrated, high-impact work.
The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and built around open communication, continuous learning, and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to bring forward new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and take ownership of their work. Flexible hybrid working, access to extensive learning resources, global collaboration opportunities, and a supportive feedback culture make this an attractive environment for experienced professionals seeking meaningful responsibility and long-term development.
As Group Account Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for a major automotive client. You will lead senior client relationships, shape integrated marketing strategies, and oversee the delivery of multi-channel campaigns spanning digital, above-the-line, and experiential activity.
You will guide cross-functional teams across account management, creative, media, strategy, and production, ensuring that work is strategically focused, delivered to a high standard, and aligned with client objectives. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement, from leading client meetings and presenting recommendations to managing budgets, priorities, timelines, and campaign performance.
You will also mentor account managers and executives, foster collaboration and accountability, anticipate client needs, and identify opportunities to strengthen the partnership. Success requires confidence, sound judgment, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain clarity and momentum in a fast-paced environment.
At least 10 years of experience in agency account management or an automotive client-side marketing role.
Fluent written and spoken English and Japanese, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Proven experience managing large-scale, integrated campaigns across digital, above-the-line, and experiential channels.
Strong client leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience serving as a trusted strategic advisor.
A demonstrated record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
Strategic thinking and the ability to translate client objectives into clear, actionable marketing plans.
Strong presentation, writing, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
Financial acumen and experience managing account budgets, timelines, scope, and delivery risks.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage complex projects from initial planning through final execution.
A collaborative, hands-on leadership style, with the resilience and judgment to perform effectively under pressure.
