Associate Vice President, Strategy

Keplergroup

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/Dental/Vision

Unlimited PTO

401k Contributions

$75/mo Wellness Stipend

$100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend

$50/mo Internet Stipend

$500/yr Annual Learning Stipend

$2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend

One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend

Parental Leave - 16 weeks primary caregiver

Job summary

Keplergroup is seeking an Associate Vice President, Strategy in Philadelphia, responsible for managing high-profile client relationships and leading a team of digital media experts. The role demands strong leadership, innovative digital strategies, and a deep understanding of the ad tech ecosystem.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, particularly at the CMO level, while coaching a team aimed at driving effective marketing solutions. The compensation package includes a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

10-15+ years of experience in relevant fields.
Strong client presence and relationship-building skills.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Be the senior point of contact for assigned clients.
Lead digital strategy development.
Provide strategic guidance across teams.

Skills

Digital advertising account management

Marketing strategy

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Innovative thinking

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Associate Vice President, Strategy

The Client Solutions AVP is responsible for leading high-profile client relationships and managing a team of up to 30 digital media experts. As a client leader, you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior clients and maintain relationships at the CMO level. You’ll also be a thought leader – solving client marketing challenges, overseeing development of sophisticated marketing & media plans, and leveraging data to develop insights and drive business results.

As a senior leader at Kepler, you’ll be responsible for growing the Client Services organization, developing industry‑leading media approaches and frameworks, identifying and codifying best practices, and refining Kepler’s unique approach to planning, client management, and media deployment.

This role demands a “roll up your sleeves” approach and a deep understanding of marketing and the ad tech ecosystem. Your team members will be both strong account leaders and technical experts. Your ability to inspire, coach, and mentor staff is critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

Be the senior point of contact for the assigned client portfolio, with accountability for client success; interface and lead discussions with senior client leadership (CMO level) regularly
Partner with senior stakeholders in the client organization to understand their business goals, marketing objectives, and competitive constraints, and lead the development of digital strategies to address these areas
Directly lead a team of 15‑30 and, as a senior leader, provide strategic guidance and thought leadership across Kepler’s functional teams
Be a strategic expert on digital media planning, tactics and measurement—driving a structured approach to planning, tactic selection, partner negotiation, campaign design, and measurement
Inspire, coach, and mentor staff across multiple disciplines

Desired Skills and Experience

10‑15+ years experience in digital advertising account management, marketing strategy/consulting, direct marketing, digital acquisition, and/or brand management
Strong client presence; experience building relationships and driving change at senior levels within enterprise organizations
Experience leading cross‑functional teams, both directly and indirectly, with proven ability to develop junior and mid‑level staff
Ability to apply innovative thinking to solve complex marketing challenges
Process and detail oriented; takes a “roll up your sleeves” approach to leadership and best practice development
Ability to contribute as a senior leader in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, team‑based environment
BA/BS degree is preferred

Total Compensation