Account Director
Ogilvy
Salary undisclosed
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About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the Role
The Account Director has a key role in maintaining the client’s stability and influences their potential growth.
The Account Director is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships and for the output of excellent marketing/advertising/PR (online and offline) activities and creative strategies.
The Account Director must use his/her experience and discipline to drive constant improvement. The job scope covers: Client service, development of customer insights based on data, development of communication strategies and campaign plans, supervision of campaign executions, project management, quality controls, and reporting.
What You’ll Do
- Client Management
- With the line manager, responsible for ensuring Client satisfaction and handling strategic issues or problem resolution of one-to-one marketing issues
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and our Client’s business including various media and distribution channels
- Proactive engagement with client to improve existing services, in order to drive profitable Client relationships
- Be accountable for the security of our Client’s business
- Manage and ensure quality of our services to Clients
- Management and handling of key client briefs, projects and requests, including the refinement of the above
- Typical day-to-day management of clients and their requests including presentations, documentation, client activity administration, etc.
- Key person supervising the excellence of projects; effectively manage and interpret Client feedback; guide/lead Account Managers and Account Executives to implement projects smoothly and effectively
- Support line manager in developing initiatives for new business or extending existing business
- Financial control of billings and 3rd party costs
- Write/proofread major communications materials including executive internal memos, executive speeches, Q&A, sensitive topic statements, pitch docs or press releases
- Cultivate high-level contacts within business and industry relations
- Lead major offline activities/events and overall quality control
- Strategy
- Provide account planning and strategic support to key Clients
- Provide Clients counsel in the development of successful customer management strategies
- Lead the team to write communication plan/PR plan
- Understand industry/market trends and the success factors critical to the organization’s long-term sustainability and competitiveness
- Understand the offering of the 6 Capabilities
- Modify proposals based on changing business conditions
- Creative Leadership
- Drive the right Client briefs for internal stakeholders, mainly strategy, creative and delivery teams
- Take ownership of the quality of creative responses in conjunction with Creative Director
- Ensure creative team motivation and working processes
- Oversee project briefings (both written & actual briefing) & client approval
- Provide creative judgement
- Leadership & People Management
- Develop working relationships with Account Managers and Executives to ensure that once briefed the campaign/project moves forward smoothly
- Be the first stop in resolving problems raised by Account Managers and Executive
- Work with BD/GAD to project future account team personnel requirements and overcome any existing issues
- Assume responsibility. Proactive and energetic working attitude, and always be positive.
- Take responsibility for management and motivation of account team members to allow them to achieve maximum potential
- Abide by the WPP code of business conduct
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
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 - 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.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
About this role
Leading client relationships at Ogilvy means owning both the strategic direction and day-to-day satisfaction of key accounts. As Account Director, you'll bridge the client's business needs with Ogilvy's creative and strategic capabilities, developing market insights and communication strategies that drive growth. You'll supervise campaign execution across online and offline channels, manage project quality, handle financial controls, and serve as the escalation point for your account team—ensuring that briefs are sharp, creative output is excellent, and client expectations are consistently met.
The role demands strong leadership across multiple dimensions. You'll guide Account Managers and Executives through project delivery, work closely with strategy and creative teams to shape compelling briefs, and cultivate relationships with senior client contacts. You'll also need financial acumen to manage billings and costs, writing and communication skills for executive-level materials, and the judgment to advise clients on their own marketing strategy. This is a hands-on position that requires you to balance proactive business development with operational excellence and team motivation.
This opportunity suits someone with proven account management experience who can operate comfortably at the strategic level while staying engaged in execution. You'll need the discipline to drive continuous improvement, the confidence to influence creative direction, and the people skills to develop and motivate your team. The role is based in-office in Makati and offers the chance to work within a globally recognized creative network on work that shapes culture and business impact.
Typical pay for this role
$120,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $140,000
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