Account Manager

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people, and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 90,000+ brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity, and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. 

 

Publicis Groupe is the second-largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. 

Job Description

As an Account Manager, you will be the trusted day-to-day partner for our clients, leading integrated communication projects while helping solve business challenges through creativity. 

 

You will work closely with clients, creative teams, strategists, media specialists, and production partners to deliver impactful campaigns across TV, digital, social, CRM, eCommerce, and activation channels for leading brands in the FMCG, financial services, and airline sectors. 

Beyond project delivery, you will play a key role in growing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to the overall success of the business. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned clients.
• Lead integrated marketing and communication projects from briefing through production and launch.
• Translate client business challenges into effective communication and creative solutions.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, media, and production teams to develop impactful campaigns.
• Present recommendations, creative work, and project updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, profitability, and forecasting.
• Lead complex stakeholder management across local, regional, and global teams.
• Identify opportunities to grow client business and contribute to new initiatives.
• Ensure operational excellence and high-quality delivery across all projects. 

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in account management within an advertising, creative, media, or integrated agency.
• Proven experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness, including budget and profitability management.
• Strong presentation, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with regional or global teams is preferred.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and passion for creativity that drives business results. 
• Demonstrates AI fluency, including the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance work quality and productivity, critically evaluate outputs, and apply ethical and responsible judgment in their use.

Additional Information

What Publicis Groupe can offer you 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family - one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A hybrid, flexible work style, with three days per week spent collaborating face-to-face with clients and colleagues.  

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including access to over 15,000 programs through our online platform, Marcel Classes.  

• The Work Your World program offers flexibility to work from anywhere globally for up to six weeks per year.  

• A culture of open feedback and continuous growth, supported by structured Career Conversations and a 360° Feedback framework.  

• Access to a comprehensive rewards offering, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and well-being support.  

• Access to Marcel, our global AI platform, connecting employees with opportunities for collaboration and career development across our network.  

• And many more benefits including a wide range of leave policies, employee communities and clubs. 

 

Publicis Groupe believes that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are selected for their skill sets, ethics, and professional qualities, without any exclusion, preferential treatment, or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, disability, or any other difference. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates who may need other considerations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process upon request.