Vice President, Growth & Business Leadership

Momentum; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Worldwide is seeking a dynamic Vice President, Account Director of Business Leadership in New York hybrid. You will lead a cross-functional team across strategy, negotiations, and activation to deliver programs that drive client revenue and brand impact.

The role emphasizes client leadership, mentorship of teams, and the ability to manage multi‑stream projects in a fast-paced agency setting, with travel as needed. Momentum champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 12+ years agency Account Management experience marketing.
• Retail, shopper, and commerce experience greatly valued.
• Willing and interested in travel.
• Problem solve in a live onsite event environment.
• Strategic thinking and ability to see the big picture.
• Passion and solution‑oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills across all levels.
• Well‑versed in business development, strategic thought leadership and creative development skills.
• Ability to perform well in fast-changing environments.
• Exceptional client management skills.
• Proven success leading multi‑disciplinary teams within budget parameters.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for growth and profitability of top-tier retail account and attaining annual revenue and contribution margin targets.
• Provide category and channel expertise and leadership to meet client goals and ensure brand strategy is met.
• Provide expert direction across strategy development, property negotiation/management, and marketing activation development/execution, ROI methodology.
• Integral member of brand team, developing and managing client business while leading strategy development for assigned account(s).
• Foster strong relationships across the client marketing team and resolve conflicts with clients.
• Develop staffing plans to profitably support the business and manage budget.
• Lead Business Leadership and cross-discipline teams in developing and delivering exceptional programs.
• Actively contribute to new business efforts with senior management and external partners.
• Develop and deliver compelling client/new business presentations.
• Grow client business across the agency’s core disciplines.
• Lead, mentor and develop all direct reports, promoting a respectful, collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Business development

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Momentum Worldwide is seeking a dynamic Vice President, Account Director of Business Leadership in New York hybrid. You will lead a cross-functional team across strategy, negotiations, and activation to deliver programs that drive client revenue and brand impact.

The role emphasizes client leadership, mentorship of teams, and the ability to manage multi‑stream projects in a fast-paced agency setting, with travel as needed. Momentum champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.