Industry: Advertising Agency

nExperience: 5+ Years

nAbout the Role

nWe are looking for an experienced and proactive Account Director to manage the account end-to-end, across mainline advertising, e-commerce creatives, packaging, and other communication requirements.

nThe ideal candidate should have strong client servicing and account management skills, along with a good understanding of studio-led and packaging work. Since the client is a highly strategy-led brand, the candidate should also possess a strong working understanding of brand and communication strategy and be able to translate strategic thinking into effective creative briefs and execution.

nKey Responsibilities

n1. End-to-End Account Management

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- Manage the accounts end-to-end, acting as the key point of contact between the client and the agency.
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- Understand client requirements, translate them into clear briefs, and drive projects from briefing to final delivery.
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- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, timelines, and client expectations are met.
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- Build and maintain robust relationships with key client stakeholders.
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- Proactively identify client needs and opportunities to strengthen the account.
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n2. Mainline & E-Commerce Creatives

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- Manage the development and execution of mainline advertising creatives across relevant communication platforms.
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- Handle e-commerce creative requirements, ensuring assets are aligned with brand guidelines and platform requirements.
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- Work closely with creative, studio, design, content, and other internal teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
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- Ensure consistency of brand communication across offline and digital/e-commerce touchpoints.
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n3. Studio & Packaging Work

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- Manage a significant volume of studio-led and packaging-related projects.
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- Coordinate closely with studio, design,



production, and creative teams for packaging adaptations, artwork, pack shots, product visuals, and related requirements.
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- Have a strong understanding of studio processes, artwork requirements, adaptations, and production workflows.
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- Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and timely delivery of packaging and artwork projects.
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- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders through the approval and final production stages.
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n4. Strategy & Brand Understanding

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- Develop a strong understanding of the brand, business objectives, consumers, and competitive landscape.
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- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of brand and communication strategy.
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- Translate strategic objectives into clear creative and communication briefs.
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- Work closely with strategy and creative teams to ensure that communication is rooted in the brand's strategic direction.
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- Contribute strategic inputs during client discussions, campaign development, and creative reviews.
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- Stay updated on category, consumer, competitor, and communication trends.
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n5.

Client

Servicing & Stakeholder Management

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- Lead regular client interactions, status meetings, presentations, and reviews.
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- Manage feedback effectively and ensure clear communication between the client and internal teams.
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- Set realistic expectations with clients regarding timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
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- Handle escalations professionally and drive timely resolution of issues.
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- Build credibility with clients through strong understanding of their business and communication needs.
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n6. Internal Team Coordination

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- Work closely with Creative, Strategy, Studio, Production, Digital, E-commerce, and other specialist teams.
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- Ensure briefs are clearly communicated and teams have the necessary information to execute effectively.
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- Track project progress and proactively flag risks or delays.
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- Ensure smooth coordination between various agency functions.
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nKey Skills & Competencies

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- Strong Client Servicing &

• Account Management

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- Good understanding of Advertising &

• Brand Communication

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- Working knowledge of Strategy
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- Experience managing Mainline &

• Digital/E-commerce Creatives

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- Strong understanding of Studio-led Work
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- Exposure to Packaging &

• Artwork Management

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- Strong project management and coordination skills
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- Excellent communication and presentation skills
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- Attention to detail
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- Ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines
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- Problem-solving and stakeholder management
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- Strong commercial and business understanding
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nQualification &

• Experience

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- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or a related field.
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- 5+ years of relevant experience in an advertising, creative, integrated communications, or branding agency.
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- Experience handling end-to-end client accounts is essential.
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- Prior experience with packaging, studio, artwork, FMCG, e-commerce, or consumer brands will be an advantage.
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- Candidates with a combination of strong client servicing and strategic understanding will be preferred.
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nInterested candidate share your CV at [email protected]

📌 Account Director (Tamil Nadu)
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