Interested in becoming an Avantgardian? Join our Shanghai team as

Group Client Services Director (m/f/x)

With its portfolio of specialized agencies, AVANTGARDE Group is a pioneer within the global Experience Economy. Founded in 1985 as an event agency, AVANTGARDE has developed into a globally active group of companies with more than 850 employees in 11 locations worldwide. 
 
In addition to the brand experience agency AVANTGARDE, other specialized agency brands such as Slash.Digital, Trendbüro and Green Game are part of the group with a broad spectrum of solutions and services. 
 
AVANTGARDE works on all physical and digital touchpoints along the customer journey. In line with the mission "Creating Fans", customer loyalty is at the center of the measures. 

YOUR TASKS

  • You are in charge for the supervision and development of direct reports 
  • You are professionally servicing clients and reinforcing client relationships and managing over the overall client relationship on assigned accounts 
  • You take over the leadership of the broader agency team to achieve client objectives  
  • You provide creative and strategic reviews 
  • You manage the briefing and communicate process among team members, creative team and clients 
  • You are Involved in the preparation of event marketing proposals and conduct presentations 
  • You lead the team to develop and execute projects, quality control, project supervision and evaluation 
  • You manage the team to achieve sales and profit targets, review and approve invoices and cost estimates 

YOUR PROFILE

  • You bring 8+ years-experience in account servicing, 3+ years in Senior Account Position or above is a must 
  • You gained at least 6 years in an international or local event marketing agency 
  • You possess strong leadership skills, are outgoing and forward-thinking 
  • You are characterized by strong strategic development skills, embrace challenges and creativity 
  • You are fluent in English (oral and in written communication. Chinese skills would be a plus.  
  • You are well organized, detail-minded, and able to manage projects independently  
  • You have a good decision-making ability, judgement ability and problem solving ability 

BENEFITS

  • We offer a modern, international and creative working environment where you can be yourself, play on your strengths and take ownership 
  • You will have exposure to a global network of collaborators and clients 
  • Be part of regular company parties and team building events 
  • Travel around the world with our generous flight ticket package 
  • Make use of 10 days of annual leave and public holidays (public holiday arrangements shall be in accordance with state regulations.) 
  • We care about your well-being that is why we provide you with health welfare  

CONVINCED?

If the answer to this is "yes", then apply with your CV. Vivi Wang is looking forward to meeting you!  


 
AVANTGARDE
Gesellschaft für Kommunikation mbH

3F, Building 5-6, 88 Sinan rd
200025 Shanghai

+49 (0) 89 88399 140
[email protected]