Account Strategist APAC

Remote, Australia

Overview:

For over 15 years, 85SIXTY has been helping clients transform the way they reach, acquire and engage with their customers through an integrated combination of data, technology, cross-channel strategies, and creative thinking. Some might call us a full-service digital consultancy, but we like to think of ourselves as a partner that can both drive strategy and orchestrate delivery. Founded in 2010 by a veteran in retail, eCommerce, and digital, 85SIXTY was built around a consultative, high-touch approach that allows us to work across a broad spectrum of areas to increase our value to our customers. We are supporting today’s forward-thinking brands in their journey towards growth, whether that be financially, operationally and/or strategically. Solving whatever is thrown our way and translating it into simple solutions is at the core of 85SIXTY.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Account Strategist to support our growing roster of hospitality, CPG, and apparel clients across Singapore and Australia. This role is ideal for a client-focused marketer who thrives on building relationships, translating data into actionable strategies, and driving impactful results.

You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for your clients - owning their relationship end-to-end, while partnering closely with a Paid Media Manager working in a similar timezone. Together, you’ll ensure flawless execution of marketing programs, delivering exceptional results and communicating performance and insights back to both client stakeholders and our US-based teams.

This position will be remote. This Account Strategist’s expected working hours will follow Singapore Standard Time (SST) and Australian Timezones. The position will require travel as well occasional availability during weekends, early mornings or evenings to collaborate with international team members.

Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

Act as the day-to-day strategic lead for clients in the hospitality, CPG, and apparel sectors, building trusted relationships with marketing stakeholders and internal teams.

Own the client relationship from onboarding through execution, ensuring business goals, deliverables, and expectations are consistently met and exceeded.

Lead regular client communications, including performance presentations, strategic reviews, and business growth discussions.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Drive integrated marketing strategies by participating in client briefs and planning sessions, identifying opportunities across digital channels, and defining actionable tactics.

Translate client objectives into clear goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets - managing workflow and ensuring timely, on-budget execution.

Collaborate with 85SIXTY media, creative, analytics, and strategy teams to deliver best-in-class marketing programs tailored to client KPIs and regional nuances.

Performance Reporting & Insights

Develop and present performance reports, campaign recaps, and strategic recommendations directly to clients as well as provide consistent summaries 85SIXTY’s US-based leadership teams.

Use analytics, testing, and insights to inform optimization strategies, ensuring campaigns consistently deliver against business objectives.

Create measurement frameworks to evaluate success, track ROI, and guide future initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with a dedicated regional Paid Media Manager to align strategies, share insights, and identify cross-platform growth opportunities.

Oversee the effective execution of marketing / advertising programs including written communication of changes and updates to all team members.

Desired Qualifications:

3+ years experience in a performance-focused marketing environment - either in-house (as an eCommerce or marketing manager) or at an agency (account management, or media buying).

Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering measurable business results across brand and performance marketing.

Strong understanding of media strategy, analytics, and cross-channel activation, including the role of first-party data.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Comfortable collaborating across time zones and working with global teams.

Self-directed, proactive, and capable of creating solutions and resolving issues.

Willingness to travel for client meetings and events, including occasional international travel.

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and marketing analytics tools.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package. (US)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D

FSA - Health/Dependent Care

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Retirement Plan

FTO - Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays Annually: 13 (US)

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Contribution to impactful and innovative projects in the digital space.

Compensation Disclaimer:

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $105,000 AUD annually. Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to job-related knowledge, level of relevant experience, education, and skills. 85SIXTY reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

EEO Statement:

85SIXTY is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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