VP, Account Director

Publicisgroupe; Illinois; On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency is seeking a Vice President, Account Director for its office in Chicago. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of strategic and operational expertise, a deep passion for creativity, and the ability to nurture client relationships to drive transformative outcomes. Responsibilities include developing creative strategies, building relationships, and mentoring emerging talent. The compensation range is competitive, reflecting the experience required.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401K

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ad industry or similar creative industry.
• Passion for creativity and ability to work autonomously.
• Willingness to craft solutions with creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops proactive creative strategies and solutions.
• Builds trusting relationships with clients and team members.
• Guides clients in real-time with knowledge of culture, media, and marketing.

Skills

Creativity

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, advertising or related field

Tools

Keynote

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Programs

Salesforce

Job description

Company description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients.

Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Aldi, Bank of America, Campbell's, Dunkin, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Nintendo, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others.

Overview

We’re seeking aVice President, Account Directorfor our Leo Chicago office. This role will be a key partner in stewarding a storied CPG brand with a decades long partnership.

The ideal candidate is both strategically and operationally minded in how they approach the work. They are comfortable in a fast-paced, complex environment that evolves rapidly. They are comfortable working with autonomy and know how to galvanize a team behind a common goal. They have a true passion for creativity. Simply put, they love the work and are not afraid to go the extra mile to achieve remarkable creative outcomes.

Responsibilities

·Develops proactive creative strategies and solutions that transforms client business

·Knows how to build trusting relationships – both internally and externally – in the service of delivering groundbreaking creative ideas

·Instrumental in helping to define and support client’s long-term vision for their brand

·With deep knowledge of culture, media and marketing, deftly guides clients and brands in real time

·Elevates work by stepping in at the right time to expand the creative potential of the idea

·Viewed by leadership and creatives/strategists/producers as an invaluable partner to great work

·Committed to growing the next generation of talent through coaching and real-time feedback conversations

·Actively partners with Growth team to support new business efforts and organic opportunities

Qualifications

·At least 10+ years of experience in the ad industry or similar creative industry

·Bachelor’s degree— or equivalent experience in marketing, business, communications, advertising or related field

·Ready to roll up your sleeves and craft solutions with some of the most creative people in the business

·Keynote, Google Suite, One Drive, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs as well as knowledgeable in how to leverage Salesforce for pipeline tracking, management & reporting

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva LaDifférence”meanswe’rebetter together, and we believe thatour differences make us stronger. It means wehonor and celebrate all identities, across all facetsof intersectionality, and it underpins all that we doas an organization.We are focusedon 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, 401K, 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: $119,510- $171,675 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 09/03/2025.

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

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