VP, Account Director — Growth & Partnerships Leader

NEON; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NEON in New York seeks a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive business growth. You will guide internal teams and clients, mentor direct and indirect reports, and champion innovative solutions that align with brand strategy and growth goals.

You will lead multi-channel initiatives, oversee complex programs, and contribute to new business pitches while maintaining strong relationships, strategic thinking, and operational excellence across the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of industry experience (healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred).
• Proven leadership with multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Critical thinking with big-picture perspective.
• Curiosity, adaptability and collaborative style.

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 and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead team development through mentorship, performance goals, 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

Communication

Digital analytics

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NEON in New York seeks a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive business growth. You will guide internal teams and clients, mentor direct and indirect reports, and champion innovative solutions that align with brand strategy and growth goals.

You will lead multi-channel initiatives, oversee complex programs, and contribute to new business pitches while maintaining strong relationships, strategic thinking, and operational excellence across the agency.