Vice President, Client Service

Kantar; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,900 - 214,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA/FSA

Dental & Vision

Wellness Program

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Kantar is seeking a Partner to lead the Ad Platform Strategy Practice, guiding senior client engagements, shaping strategic agendas, and driving growth across major media platforms.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and innovative approaches including AI‑enabled practices, with a hybrid work model in New York and other cities. Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in consulting and a track record of delivering commercial impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, brand, media, marketing, or insights leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in Media, Advertising Platforms, Technology, Digital Marketing, or adjacent sectors.
• Proven success influencing senior executives and shaping business decisions at the C‑suite level.
• Proven track record of growing complex client relationships and delivering sustained commercial success.
• Strong experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Expertise in leveraging research, analytics, and market intelligence to drive strategic recommendations.
• Enthusiasm for AI, emerging technologies, and innovative ways of working.
• Executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for major client relationships, leading multi‑workstream programs with enterprise‑wide impact.
• Serve as the senior engagement leader across consulting and research engagements, ensuring excellence in delivery and client impact.
• Act as an executive‑level thought partner, translating complex evidence and market dynamics into clear strategic choices.
• Own commercial outcomes, including revenue growth, profitability, pricing strategy, renewals, and account expansion.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement, influencing decision‑making at the highest levels of client organizations.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams.
• Champion innovation, incorporating AI‑enabled ways of working to enhance quality, speed, and scalability.
• Elevate Kantar's voice in the market through compelling thought leadership and industry participation.

Skills

Leadership

Executive influence

Media & advertising

Business development

Team development

AI & emerging tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Partner, Ad Platform Strategy Practice (Kantar Consulting)

The salary range for this role is $128,900 - $214,100 USD Annual. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

Job Details

Location(s) Hybrid: New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA

At Kantar, we help the world's leading brands and businesses make better decisions through data, insights, and consulting. As the global leader in understanding people, we partner with organizations to unlock growth, drive innovation, and create lasting competitive advantage.

We're seeking an exceptional Partner to join our Ad Platform Strategy Practice—a highly visible leadership role focused on helping the world's most innovative media and technology platforms accelerate growth by bridging advertiser needs with platform capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving digital advertising ecosystem, leading transformational engagements with Google and other industry leaders. You will shape strategic agendas, influence executive decision-making, and help define the future of advertising, media, and marketing effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

Lead Strategic Client Partnerships

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, shaping business priorities and delivering high-impact consulting programs that drive measurable growth and competitive advantage.

Influence the Future of Media and Advertising

Guide clients through some of the industry's most complex and consequential challenges, leveraging Kantar’s proprietary insights, analytics, and thought leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Drive Commercial and Practice Growth

Own and expand key client relationships, leading major pursuits, identifying new opportunities, and delivering strong commercial outcomes across a portfolio of work.

Build and Inspire Exceptional Teams

Develop high‑performing consulting teams through coaching, sponsorship, and leadership. Create an environment where colleagues can do their best work while advancing their careers.

Advance Kantar’s Market Leadership

Contribute to the evolution of our consulting practice through innovation, offer development, thought leadership, and industry engagement. Help shape how Kantar serves clients in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for major client relationships, leading multi‑workstream programs with enterprise‑wide impact.
• Serve as the senior engagement leader across consulting and research engagements, ensuring excellence in delivery and client impact.
• Act as an executive‑level thought partner, translating complex evidence and market dynamics into clear strategic choices.
• Own commercial outcomes, including revenue growth, profitability, pricing strategy, renewals, and account expansion.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement, influencing decision‑making at the highest levels of client organizations.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams.
• Champion innovation, incorporating AI‑enabled ways of working to enhance quality, speed, and scalability.
• Elevate Kantar's voice in the market through compelling thought leadership and industry participation.

What We’re Looking For

You are a recognized leader with a proven track record of helping clients solve critical business challenges and accelerate growth. You combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and inspirational leadership with deep expertise in media, advertising, technology, or platform ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, brand, media, marketing, or insights leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in Media, Advertising Platforms, Technology, Digital Marketing, or adjacent sectors.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and shaping business decisions at the C‑suite level.
• Proven track record of growing complex client relationships and delivering sustained commercial success.
• Strong experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Expertise in leveraging research, analytics, and market intelligence to drive strategic recommendations.
• Enthusiasm for AI, emerging technologies, and innovative ways of working.
• Executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.

Why Join Kantar?

• Work at the center of some of the most important conversations shaping the future of media and advertising.
• Partner directly with industry‑defining organizations, including Google.
• Influence strategic decisions that impact marketers, media owners, and technology platforms globally.
• Lead exceptional teams while helping build the future of Kantar Consulting.
• Join a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

Kantar Benefits

• Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
• Health Savings Account/FSA
• Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
• Wellness Program
• 401k with matchTuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits
• Unlimited PTO

Privacy and Legal Statement

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.

Location

New York, World Trade Center, United States of America