GLOBAL ACCOUNT DIRECTOR at Havas Group

Puteaux, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Client Management, Strategic Planning, Creative Storytelling, Financial Management, Business Development, Team Leadership, Collaboration, AI Tools, Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Detail Orientation, Project Management, Health Communications, Marketing

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Agency : Havas Life Paris Job Description : We are Havas Life Paris. We are part of the largest health advertising and communications organization in the world. We are individuals, each bringing unique stories and life experience, who share the same ambition: making a meaningful difference to the health & wellness of people and the community. Our partners are brands that are obsessed with improving the lives of people. From oncology to rare diseases, to public & animal health — we craft brand platforms, campaigns, and activations that push health conversations forward. Your role in our Global Team As Account Director, you are both a strategist and a leader, the bridge between client vision and agency excellence. You will oversee multi-market client partnerships, ensuring business objectives are met through exceptional delivery, collaboration, and innovation. You will be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships, leading internal teams across account, strategy, creative, and medical functions, and managing all aspects of project and financial performance. You will report directly to the Senior Account Director or Head of Global Business, working closely with senior leaders in Paris and other Havas Health markets to ensure consistent global delivery and growth. This role requires a confident communicator who thrives in an international environment and is fluent in the language of creativity, business, and innovation, particularly in the use of AI-powered tools to elevate workflows, insights, and storytelling. Your missions, if you accept this worldly challenge. Client Leadership and Strategy : Serve as the day-to-day senior client partner, building long-term, trusted relationships at multiple levels. Translate client objectives into actionable strategies that drive measurable business and brand impact, grounded in data-driven insights and creative storytelling. Lead the strategic planning and development of client programs across global markets. Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities for growth, and provide proactive strategic counsel. Represent Havas Health France’s global capabilities with confidence and authority. Operational Excellence : Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple workstreams across markets. Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, strategy, data, and production teams to deliver fully integrated work that blends creativity, insight, and innovation. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, on brief, and within budget, in close collaboration with Project Management. Foster integration between creative, strategic, and production teams to deliver best-in-class output. Apply AI-enabled platforms and tools to strengthen insight generation, collaboration, and efficiency across projects. Financial Management : Own account financials including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability tracking. Monitor scopes of work and ensure accurate, timely billing and reconciliation. Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities within existing accounts. Growth and Business Development : Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and convert opportunities for growth within existing and emerging client relationships. Identify and cultivate organic growth opportunities within existing clients. Contribute to new business opportunities, supporting pitch strategy, storytelling, and presentations. Collaborate with senior leadership on proposal development and thought leadership initiatives. Team Leadership and Development : Lead, mentor, and inspire a cross-functional team of Account Managers and Project Managers. Foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, and accountability across all team members. Champion collaboration between the Paris HQ team and other Havas Health markets. Promote the adoption of modern tools, workflows, and AI-driven solutions to strengthen delivery. We've imagined your profile. Could this be you? Skills and Experience : 4-6+ years of agency experience, ideally in health, wellness, or lifestyle sectors Strong leadership and team management experience with a collaborative, empowering style Proven ability to build client trust and lead high-stakes, multi-market relationships Strategic mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable ideas Deep understanding of agency processes, creative workflows, and integrated campaign delivery Strong commercial acumen with proven budget and scope management experience Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (mandatory); French proficiency a plus Strong organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail Curious, forward-thinking, and comfortable applying AI-powered tools to enhance collaboration, creativity, and delivery Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms such as Teamwork or Monday.com Educational Background : Bachelor’s (mandatory) or Master’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field Background or interest in health, wellness, or lifestyle communications is a plus. Would you like to take part in this new challenge? 🎯 If you are ready to help build something fresh, you are organized, curious, and eager to contribute to a global team that is shaping the future of health and wellness communications from Paris, we would love to meet you. First 👉 create your best CV and remember to keep it up to date. Then, join our team by applying as soon as possible via this advertisement. Come and enjoy a unique experience with us. 🚀 Havas expansive network brings together talent from across the globe to best serve our clients’ needs. Each Havas Village gathers creative, media, digital, design and activation talent under one roof, allowing us to provide an agile, seamless and integrated service for our clients in each market, while also drawing on the talent and support from villages across the globe. 📍 We're located in the heart of Havas Village France: 29/30 Quai de Dion Bouton - 92800 Puteaux, with a breathtaking view of Paris! 😉 📄 Contract : Permanent / Labor agreement : Advertising 🏡 Comfortable, modern premises when you're at the agency. ☕ Cafeteria with Starbucks offers 🏝️ 25 days of paid vacation + 12 RTT (days off) + 3 days offered by the agency per year 🥳 Numerous benefits thanks to the Havas group (agency/team evening, concierge service, inspiring conferences, integrated gym & sports activities, afterwork, cinema premieres, etc.) Together, we can make a difference 🌟 You'll be joining a company that guarantees equal opportunities and values diversity. #LI-BS1 Contract Type : Permanent Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. If you don't find a suitable opening on our Career Site, don't worry! You can still send your resume to us. Please go to Consider me for Future Openings. About Us Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. Life at Havas We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. Havas Creative Network At Havas, we believe creativity isn’t just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies’ DNA. We bring together some of the industry’s most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Havas Media Network We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience – in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. We deliver this expertise through the Mx System, our global operating methodology and strategic planning process, that creates value for our clients by turning consumer intelligence into clear growth targets, aligning stakeholders and KPIs, and measuring the impact of media experiences. Havas Health Driven by human purpose and focused on the betterment of humanity through health, Havas Health & You leverages a global collection of experts and individuals to help people everywhere live healthier lives. With a spirit rooted in innovation, creativity, and education, we are dedicated to delivering consistent excellence and groundbreaking work.

Responsibilities

The Global Account Director will oversee multi-market client partnerships, ensuring business objectives are met through exceptional delivery and collaboration. They will lead internal teams and manage all aspects of project and financial performance.