VP, Account Director

AREA 23; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AREA 23 in New York seeks a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive business growth. You will guide internal teams and clients with exceptional leadership, mentorship, and a clear strategic vision.

The role requires 8+ years in healthcare/pharma advertising, proven leadership managing multiple direct reports, strong verbal/written communication, and expertise in digital media, analytics, and brand strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years in healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred.
• Proven leadership managing multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Manage conflicts, elevate when necessary, and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead team development through mentorship, performance goal-setting, and growth planning.
• Drive strategic thinking in creative development, engagement planning, and brand evolution.
• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps.
• Participate in new business pitches, scoping, staffing discussions, and P&L responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Account management

Communication

Digital marketing

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About The Job

Transform client partnerships and drive business growth as a VP, Account Director! Leveraging exceptional leadership and communication skills, you\'ll guide internal teams and clients, fostering innovative solutions. Empowering direct and indirect reports through mentorship, you\'ll propel business development, tactical excellence, and brand vision.

Agency

Area23

Job Function

Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction

Account Management

Job Description

Job Title: VP, Account Director

Transform client partnerships and drive business growth as a VP, Account Director! Leveraging exceptional leadership and communication skills, you\'ll guide internal teams and clients, fostering innovative solutions. Empowering direct and indirect reports through mentorship, you\'ll propel business development, tactical excellence, and brand vision.

A Day In The Life

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth initiatives.


• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.


• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).


• Manage conflicts, elevate when necessary, and ensure seamless execution.


• Lead team development through mentorship, performance goal-setting, and growth planning.


• Drive strategic thinking in creative development, engagement planning, and brand evolution.


• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps.


• Participate in new business pitches, scoping, staffing discussions, and P&L responsibility.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor\'s degree (preferred).


• 8+ years of industry experience (healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred).


• Proven leadership skills managing multiple direct reports.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication plus presentation skills.


• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.


• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.


• Critical thinking approach and a big picture perspective.


• Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style.

$120,000-$160,000

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$120,000-$160,000