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Marlén León Díaz

Marlén León Díaz

Account Director & Strategy Leadership
Ciudad De México

Summary

Account Director with over 10 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and public relations, leading global and local brands in retail, beauty, consumer goods, and lifestyle. Specialized in transforming business insights into integrated, omnichannel strategies that deliver measurable results in store traffic, loyalty, awareness, and sales. Recognized for my strategic vision, negotiation skills, ability to build trusted relationships, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams to achieve business objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Account Director

Havas HOY
08.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall strategy and account management, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with global and regional agencies.
  • Implemented processes that improved delivery efficiency by 80% and increased billing by 30%, positioning the agency as a strategic business partner.
  • Achieved 100% of store visitation targets in Mexico from year one, through integrated communication efforts (creativity + media) directly impacting business growth.
  • Surpassed the IKEA Family membership recruitment KPI, meeting the target in the first year and strengthening the brand’s loyalty program.
  • Delivered 100% of social media KPIs, ensuring effective digital campaigns and stronger engagement with key audiences.
  • Oversaw major campaigns (geolocated newness, seasonal launches, traffic-driving activations) with large-scale annual budgets.
  • Awards: IAB Mixx (Silver & Bronze in Store Visitation) and Effie Mexico (Shortlist in Store Visitation and Double Deal Reviews).


By Apple Cosmetics & New Business

  • Designed and implemented processes that ensured 100% on-time campaign delivery, optimizing coordination between creative, media, and PR.
  • Led interagency collaboration to guarantee consistent communication and efficient production of digital and retail assets.
  • Ensured flawless execution of tactical projects, strengthening client trust and positioning the agency as a reliable partner.

Account Director

Vayne Media
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Led the accounts of Grupo Herdez and Salsa Búfalo, managing multidisciplinary teams and acting as the primary client contact.
  • Defined and implemented brand strategies and digital campaigns, ensuring alignment across creativity, media, and audiovisual production.
  • Developed an integrated action plan that secured the retention of the agency’s largest client, guaranteeing business continuity and revenue stability.
  • Introduced budget control processes and profitability analysis, optimizing cost–benefit across projects.
  • Recognized by the client as a trusted strategic partner, consolidating the relationship and opening opportunities for future collaboration.

Account Director

Agencia (anónimo)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led multidisciplinary teams in the development of ATL, BTL, and Digital campaigns for a diverse brand portfolio.
  • Key accounts: Nutella (Core, Nutella&Go, B-Ready), BIC (stationery, lighters, razors), Cielito Querido Café, Macropay, Ricolino (Bubulubu, Duvalín, Chocoretas, Barras Ricolino), Tequila Hijole, Plaza Sésamo (social media).
  • Defined strategies and provided key input from briefing through final delivery, ensuring consistency and alignment with business goals.
  • Negotiated and delivered against project objectives, guaranteeing on-time and high-quality outputs.
  • Improved internal processes, increasing team efficiency and project profitability.
  • Oversaw budget methodology, profitability analysis, and billing processes, ensuring financial viability of campaigns.
  • Built trust-based relationships with clients, creating new business opportunities and strengthening the agency’s positioning.

Sr. Account Supervisor → Account Manager → Account Director

Grupo Ferrer
04.2017 - 12.2021
  • Led multidisciplinary teams in ATL, BTL, and Digital communications, overseeing strategic planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Key accounts: Roshfrans, Grupo Piaggio (Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi), Grupoardós-Howden, and New Business.
  • Implemented management processes that improved delivery efficiency by 50% and enhanced cross-team coordination.
  • Increased billing by +40% for Grupoardós-Howden and +53% across automotive and retail accounts through integrated strategies.
  • Improved digital engagement: +35% on Facebook and +15% on Twitter with targeted content and paid media strategies.
  • Managed budgets, profitability analysis, and billing processes, ensuring financial efficiency in every project.
  • Achieved 97% on-time delivery and received 5/5 in client satisfaction over four consecutive years.

Account Supervisor (ATL, Digital, BTL & Promotions)

Havas Worldwide Vale
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • Led ATL, BTL, Digital, and promotional projects for global and local consumer, retail, and technology brands.
  • Key accounts: Samsung, Elektra, Sports World, Liverpool, Spring Air, Telefónica Movistar, La Europea, Continental Tire, and Club Premier.
  • Managed annual budgets of $100M+ MXN for Club Premier, delivering monthly traditional media campaigns and co-branding with 32+ strategic partners.
  • Oversaw large-scale projects like Samsung with $20M MXN bi-monthly budgets, ensuring goal achievement and creative consistency.
  • Achieved 95%+ in billing and delivery metrics, ensuring client satisfaction and strengthening partnerships.

PR & Marketing Specialist (Fashion Events)

LaSalle College International – Vancouver, Canadá
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Planned and developed marketing strategies for fashion events, including styling, photo shoot coordination, and media outreach.
  • Supported the marketing and PR planning of Vancouver Fashion Week (FW13, SS13) and Eco Fashion Week 2012, ensuring visibility and brand positioning.
  • Managed front of house and press relations, securing coverage and strengthening brand presence.
  • Achievements: recognized at Vancouver Fashion Week FW13 by outlets such as Vancouver Magazine, The Georgia Straight, Hush, and Momentum.
  • Built a strong network with stylists, influencers, and public figures, boosting brand exposure and sales opportunities.

Account Executive

Tollhaus Estudio Creativo
01.2011 - 08.2012
  • Managed internal communication and ATL campaigns for clients in the financial and industrial sectors.
  • Key accounts: Asociación de Bancos de México (ABM), Scotiabank, TenarisTamsa, Banamex, Techint, ExFarma.
  • Coordinated vendors, scouted and supervised event logistics, and administered budgets and executive reporting.
  • Achievement: Recovered a key client with a project rated 98% effectiveness by the client.

Editorial Assistant – Especies Magazine

Naturalia A.C.
04.2010 - 10.2010
  • Supported editorial production through research, writing, and content review.
  • Secured unpaid media coverage with top national outlets (Mariano Osorio, Adriana Pérez Cañedo, Lolita Ayala, Joaquín López Dóriga).
  • Contributed to free tactical actions that expanded the magazine’s visibility.

Education

Postgrade - Fashion Merchandising

LaSalle College Vancouver
01.2013

Bachelor - Communication And Public Relations

Universidad Latinoamericana
12.2010

Skills

  • Strategic Brand Planning
  • Leadership of Integrated Campaigns (ATL, BTL & Digital)
  • Executive Communication & Storytelling
  • Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Empathetic and Inclusive Team Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset & Innovation
  • Market Analysis & Consumer Insights
  • Decision-Making in High-Pressure Environments

Timeline

Account Director

Havas HOY
08.2023 - Current

Account Director

Vayne Media
01.2023 - 07.2023

Account Director

Agencia (anónimo)
01.2022 - 01.2023

Sr. Account Supervisor → Account Manager → Account Director

Grupo Ferrer
04.2017 - 12.2021

Account Supervisor (ATL, Digital, BTL & Promotions)

Havas Worldwide Vale
02.2014 - 04.2017

PR & Marketing Specialist (Fashion Events)

LaSalle College International – Vancouver, Canadá
03.2012 - 03.2013

Account Executive

Tollhaus Estudio Creativo
01.2011 - 08.2012

Editorial Assistant – Especies Magazine

Naturalia A.C.
04.2010 - 10.2010

Bachelor - Communication And Public Relations

Universidad Latinoamericana

Postgrade - Fashion Merchandising

LaSalle College Vancouver
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