Account Executive - China

About the Role As an Account Executive, you will play a critical role in driving client success across campaigns, growing accounts, and shaping regional initiatives. You will report directly to the Managing Director and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — from strategy and content to influencer and production leads. This role calls for someone who combines strong operational execution with strategic thinking and a client-first mindset. You will lead end-to-end campaign delivery, contribute to new business growth, and help optimise content production workflows — all while ensuring client expectations are exceeded and aligned with business goals. Responsibilities 1. Campaign Leadership & Client Management - Take ownership of integrated influencer marketing, digital advertising, and media campaigns from briefing through execution and reporting. - Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the day-to-day point of contact and trusted advisor. - Translate client objectives into actionable campaign strategies, media plans, and KPI frameworks. - Collaborate with internal and external teams (influencers, creators, designers, media partners, and platform representatives) to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. - Monitor campaign performance, analyse results, and provide recommendations for optimisation and future growth. - Ensure campaign deliverables are executed efficiently and meet both client expectations and business objectives. 2. Business Development Support - Support senior leadership and account teams in identifying growth opportunities within existing client accounts. - Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, case studies, and pitch materials for prospective and existing clients. - Contribute to cross-sell and upsell opportunities through strong client servicing and identification of client needs. - Maintain awareness of industry trends, platform developments, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within influencer marketing and digital media. - Support the agency's participation in industry events, webinars, and networking opportunities where applicable. 3. Influencer & Partner Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers, creators, MCN partners, media owners, platform representatives, and channel partners across key markets. - Expand and strengthen InfluenConnect's network of influencers and strategic partners to support campaign delivery and business growth. - Collaborate with influencer and partnership teams to identify suitable talent and partners for client campaigns. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of influencer trends, creator performance, and platform developments across the region. 4. Content & Campaign Production Management - Collaborate with design, video, content, and performance marketing teams to develop campaign assets and client deliverables. - Ensure localised content and campaign materials align with brand guidelines, audience preferences, and market relevance. - Coordinate production timelines, approvals, and quality assurance across all campaign assets. - Support the execution of influencer marketing campaigns, paid media initiatives, and digital advertising activities across relevant platforms. Requirements - Minimum 3 years experience in account management, influencer marketing, digital marketing, media planning/buying, or advertising agency environments. - Proven experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns, preferably across APAC or international markets. - Strong understanding of influencer marketing, creator ecosystems, social media platforms, and digital advertising. - Experience in media planning, media buying, campaign optimisation, and performance reporting would be advantageous. - Excellent client servicing and stakeholder management skills. - Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong understanding of Chinese and Asian consumer, cultural, and media landscapes. - Fluent English and proficiency in Simplified Chinese (written and spoken) is a must. - Strong copywriting and content development skills for marketing communications and social media content. - Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-oriented. - Passionate about influencer marketing, digital media, and brand building. - Eager to learn and demonstrate a high level of curiosity in emerging marketing technologies and industry trends. Originally posted on Himalayas