Manager – Communications Consultancy

Company Description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world’s largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world’s most valued brands including Aldi, Bank of America, Campbell’s, Dunkin, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others. To learn more about Leo Burnett Worldwide and its rich history of creating iconic brands, visit our site, Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram via @leoburnett.

Job Description

Managing the day-to-day client relationship and communications between the agency and the current clients.

Support the Business Director to develop and produce effective communication strategies for clients, in line with their business objectives and marketing requirements. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (from the agency and/or from the group) across multiple clients/projects in a fast-paced atmosphere to ensure cohesive and efficient campaigns

Monitor closely the communication trends and in charge of competitive audit/reports

Support teh social media team by developping strategies, conducting research, seeking latest trends, and providing proactive measures for clients

Identifying new business opportunities with current clients while managing allocated resource teams.

Supervise, inspire and guide the executive team members

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

Strong understanding in advertising, marketing and communications.

Maintain a solid understanding of client’s business (industry, market, product) and their competitors and be able to transform key learnings into strategic inputs

Develop an excellent daily client relationship and foster consulting opportunities wherever possible

In-depth knowledge of agency capabilities, processes, and tools

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal & external teams

Ensure that all key supporting assets are consistently up-to-date and driving a productive outcome 

Oversee and run team status meetings to align internal and external stakeholders on priorities and goals of each meeting/project 

Manage expectations, time, and quality standards, and secure agreement of clients and team members with strong attention to details

Demonstrate ownership and confident management of multi-projects for multiple clients on multiple markets – as well as internal stakeholders

Work together with the full team to deliver high quality work 

Good understanding of the production ecosystem, milestones and requirements

Seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders across multiple clients/markets under the guidance of your Business Lead / Business Director 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing advertising, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience, preferably within an experience in communication or digital agencies
• Working on gulf or KSA clients is a plus so they can understand the landscape
• Flexibility to meet tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Ability to manage other employees, coach them, and give direction
• Ability to come up with solutions on the spot
• Great communication skills and presenting skills

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