Chief Growth & Client Strategy Leader

AIP Connect; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

AIP Connect in Los Angeles is hiring a Vice President, Client Partner to own the strategy, growth, and profitability of a major client portfolio. You will act as an executive partner to clients, drive new business and revenue, and lead a large, high-performing team.

You will report to the Managing Director and help shape how the agency approaches the market, mentor senior leaders, and own all aspects of portfolio management, including contracts and scope negotiations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record owning and growing a large portfolio with revenue targets and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, pitch, and close new business (organic growth or new logos).
• Experience as an executive-level strategic partner to clients (CMO/VP Marketing and above).
• Built, led, and scaled large teams with multiple senior leaders reporting in.
• Strong storytelling and ability to deliver executive-level presentations.
• Able to align agency capabilities to client needs across strategy, media, CRM, creative, and tech.

Responsibilities

• Own growth strategy for portfolio with quantified revenue and profitability targets (>$15–25MM).
• Drive organic growth within existing accounts and lead new business pitches.
• Serve as executive-level strategic partner shaping client business direction.
• Build and develop a large team with Directors and Group Account Directors.
• Set quality standards and manage client expectations at the senior level.
• Collaborate with MDs and cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative value.
• Contribute to agency leadership and represent capabilities in market.
• Own account operations including AR, contracts, and scopes.
• Mentor and develop next-generation account leadership.
• Work in a hybrid setting with significant client interaction.

Skills

Portfolio growth

Executive relationship-building

Strategic leadership

Business development

Revenue accountability

Negotiation

Team mentorship

Job description

AIP Connect in Los Angeles is hiring a Vice President, Client Partner to own the strategy, growth, and profitability of a major client portfolio. You will act as an executive partner to clients, drive new business and revenue, and lead a large, high-performing team.

You will report to the Managing Director and help shape how the agency approaches the market, mentor senior leaders, and own all aspects of portfolio management, including contracts and scope negotiations.