Account Director - Korea (Beauty)
Core
Lead a beauty category across the region while serving as the local market lead for Korea, driving delivery standards and managing client relationships.
Role type
Senior Account Director (Category & Market Lead)
Builds
Multi-channel content systems and adapted creative assets for beauty brands
Domain
Beauty industry, global content production, media adaptation
Required skills
Category leadership, team management (PMs/AMs), commercial acumen, negotiation, problem-solving, regulatory knowledge, platform expertise
Preferred skills
Beauty or prestige category experience, experience partnering with media agencies, fluency in Korean language and culture
Technologies
WPP Open, global production tools
Responsibilities
Drive priorities and delivery standards for the beauty category across all markets; serve as the single point of contact for local client adaptation and delivery; lead and manage a team of PMs; own volume and budget scoping for the local market; act as the escalation point for local issues; ensure alignment between local adaptation and global media plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities