We're not a factory.
We're a lab for thinkers, planners & doers.

We're mid-sized.
So you don't get boxed in.

You get brought in.
Flat structure.

Fast feedback.
Ideas over egos.

We believe in curiosity.
And in rest.

We don't glorify burnout.
We protect brilliance.

You won't just work on brands.
You'll help build them.

Want to THRIVE with us?

Current Openings

Associated Advertising Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's respected and enduring full-service advertising agencies, with a rich legacy of building brands that stand the test of time. With a Pan-India presence and our own independent digital branding arm — Rabbit Digital — we blend strategic insight, creative excellence, and design craft to create campaigns that connect, inspire, and deliver results.

Role

Owns the overall performance marketing strategy for digital, e-commerce, and Q-commerce platforms, ensuring measurable ROI across all channels. Leads the team and ensures overall efficiency from strategy and planning to execution and optimization — across D2C, e-commerce, and Q-commerce channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate objectives into actionable plans for search, social, marketplaces, and Q-commerce platforms.
  • Research platform-specific audience behavior, competition, promotions, and keyword trends.
  • Build media mix recommendations across D2C, marketplaces, and Q-commerce.
  • Work with buyers to ensure campaign accuracy and operational execution.
  • Develop integrated strategies across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, OTT, News Channels, Amazon Ads, Flipkart Ads, and Q-commerce platforms (Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, etc.).
  • Direct Media Buying on websites and driving performance campaigns.
  • Define KPIs, media mix, and budget allocation for marketplace + D2C campaigns.
  • Guide creative for platform-specific ad formats (carousel, sponsored listings, in-app banners) with insights on what is working for the brand and what is not.
  • Monitor category trends, competitor activity, and promotional campaign performance on marketplaces.
  • Lead campaign reviews, identify scaling opportunities, and ensure spend efficiency.
  • Maintain client relationships and present performance dashboards.

Skills & Experience

  • 5–8 years in performance marketing, with proven e-commerce/Q-commerce experience.
  • Strong analytics skills with Google Ads, Meta Ads, GA4, Amazon Brand Analytics, and marketplace dashboards.
  • Knowledge on Marketing Automation flows and tools.
  • Knowledge on integrating with 3rd party tracking tools like Seismic, Neilson, etc.
  • Hands-on expertise in both media buying and marketplace optimization.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication & cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a legacy agency and ambitious, creative, digitally driven team shaping the future of brands.
  • A culture that values fresh thinking, collaboration, and growth.

To Apply

Send your detailed resume with career highlights to response@associated.co.in

Apply now

Account Director — Digital

About the Role

As an Account Director at our digital-first agency Rabbit Digital Branding Solutions, you'll be the senior custodian of client relationships, trusted advisor, and strategic partner to brands looking to grow and transform in the digital space. You'll lead and mentor account teams, ensure delivery of exceptional work, drive organic growth, and keep the agency's reputation strong through insight-driven, result-oriented solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients; build trusted, long-term partnerships.
  • Understand clients' businesses, brand goals, and market landscape to deliver proactive solutions.
  • Lead strategic conversations and presentations with senior client stakeholders.
Team Management
  • Manage and mentor a team of account managers and executives.
  • Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring the team is motivated and delivering to deadlines.
  • Promote collaboration with internal departments — creative, strategy, media, tech, and production.
Campaign Oversight & Delivery
  • Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of integrated digital campaigns — social, performance, content, influencer, website/app builds, or digital activations.
  • Ensure projects meet strategic objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Resolve challenges proactively and manage client expectations smoothly.
Business Growth
  • Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.
  • Identify new business opportunities, pitch and win them.
  • Work closely with our mainline team to upsell digital services and capabilities.
Financial Management
  • Develop account budgets, forecasts, and scopes of work.
  • Ensure timely invoicing and monitor account profitability.
Thought Leadership
  • Stay ahead of digital trends, platforms, and consumer behaviour.
  • Bring fresh insights to clients and the agency team.
  • Champion innovation and best practices in all client deliverables.

Key Skills & Experience

  • 7–10 years of experience in client servicing/account management in a digital or integrated agency, with at least 2–3 years in a senior account lead role.
  • Proven experience managing large accounts and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong knowledge of digital channels — paid media, social, content, performance marketing, web/app builds, SEO/SEM.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence to manage senior client stakeholders.
  • Sharp strategic thinking with the ability to translate briefs into actionable, impactful solutions.
  • Skilled in budgeting, scoping, and resource planning.
  • Positive, solutions-oriented mindset; thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a legacy agency and ambitious, creative, digitally driven team shaping the future of brands.
  • Lead award-worthy work for top-tier clients.
  • A culture that values fresh thinking, collaboration, and growth.

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief note on why you're the right fit to response@associated.co.in

Apply now

Associated Advertising was founded in 1940 and stands as India's oldest full-service branding and communication agency. With over eight decades of experience, we have built a legacy of creativity, innovation, and impactful communication. As we continue to evolve, blending traditional values with modern strategies, we offer 360-degree advertising solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Assist management of client accounts, ensuring successful campaign delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Create creative briefs from clients and accurately interpret them for internal teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, media, and strategy to develop and execute successful advertising campaigns across traditional and digital media.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, strategic planning, and understanding of client needs.
  • Coordinate and lead client meetings, ensuring agendas and objectives are set.
  • Pitch for new business opportunities and contribute to the agency's growth.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and competitive landscape to provide strategic advice to clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in account management within an advertising agency is essential.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
  • Strong understanding of digital and traditional advertising channels.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Please share your CV on email to response@associated.co.in.

Apply now