VP, Corpsumer Growth & Client Strategy

Golin Ketchum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Golin Ketchum seeks a Vice President, Corpsumer to lead agency programs for sizable accounts and drive client success. You will manage teams, budgets, and critical client relationships while shaping strategy and delivering measurable growth.

You will mentor staff, ensure high-quality executions, and represent the agency in client meetings, with a focus on incremental business and strong communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of large agency and/or public relations experience, ideally within the Retail space.
• Demonstrated experience building strong client relationships and delivering programs that exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact to clients, fostering client-agency relationships.
• Provide strategic guidance on program strategy and executive visibility with our specialists.
• Lead account teams to work effectively in the best interest of clients.
• Troubleshoot client problems and seek senior management input when needed.
• Motivate team members and encourage growth through feedback and training.
• Represent the agency in client meetings and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials for programs and proposals.
• Advance communication and presentation skills to articulate ideas effectively.
• Manage account financials including budgets, billing, and invoicing.
• Work with teams to build incremental business and report status to management.
• Participate in new business programming and presentations.

Skills

Client relations

Team leadership

Strategic guidance

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Golin Ketchum seeks a Vice President, Corpsumer to lead agency programs for sizable accounts and drive client success. You will manage teams, budgets, and critical client relationships while shaping strategy and delivering measurable growth.

You will mentor staff, ensure high-quality executions, and represent the agency in client meetings, with a focus on incremental business and strong communication across stakeholders.