--- title: 'Account Director at Ogilvy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/account-director-ogilvy-makati-b5r82csxy3mw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Account Director at Ogilvy - **Company:** Ogilvy - **Location:** Makati, Philippines - **Posted:** 2026-01-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/4653895005?gh_jid=4653895005 ## Job description ## About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named [Network of the Year](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-brings-home-network-year-2026-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity) at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and [ranks](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-4th-straight-year) as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit [Ogilvy.com](http://www.ogilvy.com/), and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/), [X](https://twitter.com/ogilvy),[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ogilvy/), and[Facebook.](https://www.facebook.com/ogilvy/) ## 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](http://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 Ogilvy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ogilvy is a global creative network that helps brands make an impact through advertising, public relations, consulting, relationship design, and health marketing. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of WPP plc, a publicly traded company – NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States - **Founded**: 1948 - **Founders**: David Ogilvy ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Consulting, Healthcare Marketing - **Target customers**: B2B, B2C, Enterprise, SMB across nearly 90 countries - **Mission**: "To inspire people and brands to make an impact" ## Products & Services - **Advertising, Brand & Content**: Full-service advertising campaigns, brand strategy, and creative content development. - **Public Relations & Influence**: Narrative development, corporate reputation, influencer marketing, earned media. - **Relationship Design (Ogilvy One)**: Data-driven customer engagement, loyalty programs, and personalised experiences powered by AI. - **Consulting (Ogilvy Consulting)**: Business transformation, marketing transformation, behavioural science, innovation, and social impact strategy. - **Health (Ogilvy Health)**: Healthcare marketing solutions for pharma, biotech, medical centres, payers, and consumer health brands. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available for Ogilvy alone (parent WPP’s market cap is publicly reported) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not publicly disclosed; operates as part of WPP’s global network - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company WPP plc; key clients include many of the world’s most successful brands - **Growth Signals**: Operates in 132 locations across 83 countries; 75 years of continuous operation; recently expanded capabilities in AI-driven relationship design and consulting ## Competitive Advantages - **Borderless Creativity**: Seamless collaboration across advertising, PR, consulting, and health capabilities under one roof. - **Deep Heritage & Trust**: Founded in 1948, Ogilvy has shepherded iconic brands through decades of market change. - **Global Reach, Local Touch**: Nearly 90 country markets with local expertise backed by global scale. - **Talent Culture**: Strong emphasis on inclusion, employee resource groups (“Communities”), and professional development. ## Strategic Focus - **Innovation at Intersections**: Blending creativity with technology (AI, data) to deliver modern marketing solutions. - **Consulting Growth**: Expanding Ogilvy Consulting’s offerings in behavioural science, sustainability, and business transformation. - **Health & Wellness**: Deepening capabilities in healthcare marketing to serve both traditional health brands and consumer wellness. - **Talent & Inclusion**: Investing in people-first policies, inclusive hiring, and career development to attract and retain top creative talent. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: People-first philosophy rooted in David Ogilvy’s original vision; strong commitment to inclusion and employee well-being. - **Employee Resource Groups**: Nine global “Communities” (Roots, Somos, Black Diaspora, Proud, Parents & Carers, etc.) fostering belonging and professional networking. - **Learning & Development**: Best-in-class training programs and career growth opportunities, with mentorship from senior leaders. - **Work Environment**: Global opportunities across 132 offices; hybrid/remote policies vary by region and role (not universally disclosed, but flexibility is common in agency settings). - **Perks**: Access to a vast global network of experts, exposure to high-profile brands, and a creative, collaborative atmosphere. ## Sources 1. [Ogilvy Careers Page](https://www.ogilvy.com/careers) 2. [Ogilvy About Page](https://www.ogilvy.com/about) 3. [Ogilvy Who We Are](https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/who-we-are) 4. 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