- Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines (Hybrid)
About the Role
EON is seeking an Associate Account Director to lead our client portfolio and drive business growth. This
role requires a seasoned leader with proven expertise in business development, client servicing, and
team management. As an Associate Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in winning new
business, leading campaigns, and ensuring excellence from pitch to execution.
Responsibilities
Business Development, Revenue Growth, and Communication Strategy Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target industries or existing clients
- Build strong partnerships with clients to expand and sustain agency revenue
- Co-leads research, ideation, and brainstorming for pitch proposal to secure new accounts or
organic client’s new requirement
Client Leadership & Campaign Management
- Oversee multiple accounts from various industries, ensuring timely and quality delivery of
agreed scope of work - Co-leads the development and execution of communication plans based on the client’s brief
- Guide teams in developing strategy and communications campaigns that meet client goals
- Along with the Senior Account Manager, act as senior point of contact for clients, and provide
strategic counsel to client inquiries or concerns
Team Management
- Monitors projects trackers, leads alignment meetings, and provides guidance and constructive feedback to internal team to maximize performance
- Work with the Human Resources team in screening potential team members, assess performance and recommend development plans of existing team members.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and inspire multiple sub-teams with members consisting of Senior Account
Managers, Account Managers, and Account Executives - Ensure teams’ timely and quality outputs through clear direction setting, regular alignments,
and constructive feedback - Champion a culture of excellence, continuous growth, and collaboration
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- At least 8–10 years of progressive agency experience, with strong exposure to either corporate
public relations, branding, or integrated campaigns - Proven track record in winning new accounts and growing revenue
- Insighting and campaign strategy development
- Strong leadership and people management skills; ability to guide and mentor multiple teams
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration
- Agile and adaptable