VP, Senior Account Director — Adobe Partnerships

Merkle Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Paid Time Off

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency. Merkle seeks a VP, Senior Account Director to grow our strategic partnership with Adobe and drive measurable business value across organizations.

The role requires executive presence, strong relationship-building, and the ability to influence decisions in complex, matrixed environments. You will guide Adobe-based solutions and Digital Transformation initiatives to create client success and market growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, account leadership, partnership management, digital transformation, technology services, or a related field.
• Experience working with enterprise clients and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
• Experience translating business objectives into actionable strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Adobe and Merkle, serving as a strategic advisor on partnership priorities and growth opportunities.
• Partner with product, consulting, engineering, delivery, and account teams to drive the development, adoption, and market success of Adobe-based solutions.
• Represent Merkle in executive client and partner discussions, translating complex technology capabilities into clear business outcomes and strategic recommendations.
• Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and industry trends to inform solution strategy, partnership investments, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Leverage expertise across the Adobe ecosystem to guide conversations around digital experience, commerce, customer data, personalization, and marketing technology solutions.
• Support business growth by differentiating Merkle’s Digital Transformation capabilities and helping position the organization competitively in the marketplace.
• Influence and align diverse stakeholder groups to achieve shared objectives and deliver measurable client and business results.

Job description

Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency. Merkle seeks a VP, Senior Account Director to grow our strategic partnership with Adobe and drive measurable business value across organizations.

The role requires executive presence, strong relationship-building, and the ability to influence decisions in complex, matrixed environments. You will guide Adobe-based solutions and Digital Transformation initiatives to create client success and market growth.