Account Manager - Client Leadership (Maternity Cover)

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Role Summary and Impact

This critical role exists within Mindshare Channels & Solutions to orchestrate Qualcomm's complex semiconductor marketing initiatives. As Client Strategy Manager, you will bridge strategic planning and tactical execution, translating Qualcomm's sophisticated B2B objectives into actionable briefs while maintaining oversight across integrated campaigns. This position requires deep market knowledge and sophisticated judgment to navigate Qualcomm's regional stakeholder dynamics and transform ambiguous, time-sensitive requests into executable strategies.

The role serves as the strategic nexus between Qualcomm's evolving business needs and our global execution teams, ensuring seamless campaign delivery while enabling the Account Director to focus on commercial growth and senior stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Delivering Client Performance

• Serve as primary strategic interface for Qualcomm, interpreting technical B2B requirements into integrated campaign strategies
• Maintain quality oversight across all campaign elements while specialist teams execute tactical delivery
• Lead real-time optimization decisions based on market intelligence and campaign performance data
• Transform last-minute client requests into executable plans without compromising strategic integrity
• Manage premium partner relationships to unlock opportunities and resolve challenges
• Ensure seamless translation between strategic objectives and tactical execution

Strategic Enablement

• Free Account Director capacity for commercial growth initiatives by owning day-to-day campaign orchestration
• Bridge planning and execution teams to ensure strategic intent flows through to delivery
• Provide strategic counsel on market opportunities and campaign innovations
• Anticipate client needs through deep understanding of Qualcomm's business dynamics

Team Leadership & Integration

• Orchestrate specialist channel teams ensuring cohesive campaign delivery
• Maintain strategic oversight while empowering teams to excel in their specialisms
• Foster collaboration between local strategic functions and global execution teams
• Guide knowledge transfer to ensure campaign learnings enhance future performance

Process & Excellence

• Leverage technology and best practices to maximize operational efficiency
• Ensure accurate budget management while maintaining strategic flexibility
• Identify process improvements that enhance agility without sacrificing quality
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