Account Executive, Tokyo

Job Overview

Account Executive (AE) is the day-to-day point of contact within the agency liaising

with clients and managing tasks through the internal system. AE assures a smooth

working process internally and nurtures relationships with clients. With a strong

focus on the basics, and AE is expected to be detailed oriented and diligent in the

completion of tasks.

Key Accountabilities

• Account administration support
• Client engagement and approvals, documentation management, scheduling and reporting
• Simple production related task management including print and digital
• Work with Account Manager on key client requirements
• Work with media agencies for asset delivery and schedule management
• Assist account team with asset management for creative development

Core Duties

• Manage clients at the project level
• Manage the deliverables within a brief through the domains and delivery functions
• Develop a brief, and a robust relationship and understanding of project management with your delivery partners, ensuring that the client needs are heard in internal meetings
• Ensure regular communication of project status with team members
• Assist in the co-ordination, composition and verbal briefing of internal and external resources as required e.g. creative, production, third party specialists, etc.
• Assist in composing, editing and proofreading high-quality communications materials including tweets, blog content, briefing documents, pitch letters, internal memos, fact sheets client correspondence or press releases
• Begin to build strong bonds and trust with creative partners, assist creative team with relevant information/materials
• Assist in arranging and contributing at brainstorming sessions

Qualifications

• 2~3 years of experience as Account Executive or related area.
• Attitude to learn and grow.
• Action oriented and willing to try new things.
• Effective communication skills.
• University graduate or equivalent is good to have.
• Soft skills: Coordination with internal parties as well as client counterparts.
• Japanese Language: Native / English Language: Business level is preferable.

About Us

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond.VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY).

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.