Account Supervisor — Regulated Category

Leo Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,050 - 107,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Parental and family care leave

Job summary

Leo Chicago is hiring an Account Supervisor to lead the daily management of a major regulated brand. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in an agency setting, focusing on integrated campaign management and client partnerships. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to team culture.

The offer includes a competitive salary ranging from $75,050 to $107,835 annually, with comprehensive benefits to support diverse employee needs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of agency experience with scope and budget management.
• Critical thinking and self-starter attitude required.
• Experience in CPG and regulated categories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead day-to-day stewardship of major regulated brand.
• Help shape big brand advertising campaigns.
• Master daily agency operations and business leadership.

Skills

Managing integrated campaigns

Creative and content production management

Writing creative briefs

Client communication

Collaboration across departments

Understanding of production processes

Business health assessment

Agency tools proficiency

Accountability and follow-through

Proactive problem-solving

Clear communication

Meeting leadership

Trust building in teams

Adaptability under pressure

Detail orientation

Tools

Workfront

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Account Supervisor – Regulated Category

We’re looking for an Account Supervisor to co‑lead the day‑to‑day stewardship of a major regulated brand within a dynamic/ever‑evolving category and integrated agency environment. This role is for a strategic, creatively ambitious leader who thrives at the intersection of client partnership, cross‑functional collaboration, and best‑in‑class execution.

Company Description

A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human Impact—supercharged by the data and technology to move faster, go further, and deliver everywhere. Leo brings together 15,000+ people across 90 countries, combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.

Overview

Account Supervisor – Regulated Category

Responsibilities

• Take on a multifaceted role within the business leadership team
• Help shape traditional campaign and promotion‑centric big brand advertising
• Thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑energy agency environment, mastering day‑to‑day agency operations and business leadership
• Work on one of the most historic agency/client relationships in the industry—70+ years of partnership and core accounts Leo Burnett herself won & worked on
• Contribute to the team's reputation for developing top‑tier talent while having fun; grow from opportunities and foundational skills that set our people apart
• Engage in team culture and events throughout the year

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Experience managing integrated campaigns, including brand, promotional and omni‑channel initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage creative and content production across channels—owned, paid, in‑store, POS, etc.
• Experience writing or contributing to creative briefs, guiding development and evaluating work.
• Confident collaboration with mid‑to senior‑level clients and independent day‑to‑day communication.
• Comfort collaborating across departments and with partner agencies.
• Understanding of production processes (digital, motion, print) and ability to shepherd work from briefing to delivery.
• Ability to assess business health and call out risks related to timelines, scope, budget or resource needs.
• Proficiency with common agency tools for workflow, asset management, project tracking and reporting (e.g., Workfront, SharePoint, etc.).
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership and follow‑through—essential for managing a complex, high‑volume account.

Soft Skills

• Proactive, solutions‑oriented approach with ability to anticipate client needs and address issues before they arise.
• Critical thinker who brings value‑added ideas to help build the client’s business.
• Strong, clear communicator—able to translate complex information for clients and teams with confidence and clarity.
• Comfortable leading meetings, presenting work and managing client relationships with polish and diplomacy.
• Highly collaborative teammate who builds trust across creative, strategy, production, project management and media partners.
• Adaptable and steady under pressure—able to pivot quickly in a fast‑paced environment with frequent changes.
• Positive culture‑builder who motivates junior talent, fosters a supportive environment and leads by example.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Must Haves

• 6+ years agency experience with scope/budget management, strong critical thinking and self‑starter attitude.
• Adaptable, growth mindset, “whatever it takes” mentality, strong attention to detail.
• CPG and/or regulated category experience a plus; familiarity with Workfront or other PM software (Jira, etc.) is preferred.

Additional Skills Preferred

• AI proficiency
• Integrated agency experience
• Management experience developing junior talent (Intern → AE)
• Paid media experience (creative, production & talent management)
• Budget management

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. We honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality, underpining all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401 K, as well as parental and family care leave, family‑forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation Range

$75,050 – $107,835 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and is subject to change.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.