Account Director (CPG)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$97K/yr – $140K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and grow two category-leading brands by shaping briefs, elevating creative ambition, and driving cross-functional execution that turns client goals into standout work.

  • Creative and briefs ownership: shape briefs, elevate creative ambition, and push ideas beyond convention.
  • Cross-functional delivery: manage integrated collaboration from strategy to production with senior client and team alignment.
  • Culture and impact: foster an environment where creativity thrives and great work keeps getting better.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day business across two category-leading brands, building trusted relationships with senior clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Shape inspiring briefs, elevate creative ambition, and champion ideas that challenge convention and exceed expectations.
  • Drive integrated agency collaboration, ensuring seamless execution from strategy through production.
  • Create an environment where creativity thrives, teams feel empowered, and great work gets even better.
  • Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and new ways to create impact for clients and consumers alike.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading integrated marketing programs within an agency environment.
  • Strong expertise in creative development, client partnership, cross-functional leadership, and production.
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence, resilience, accountability, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in CPG and/or food brands preferred.
  • A passion for culture, creativity, and helping iconic brands stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Preferred

  • Experience in CPG and/or food brands preferred.

Benefits

  • Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent.
  • 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.
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USA
35 employees (10 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
15.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.7%
Direct
41.6%
Referral
8.5%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~35

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (9% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2