Vice President, Strategy

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive senior-account leadership for large B2B client portfolios, guiding strategy, growth and cross-functional delivery.

  • Lead up to 2 large, multi-service accounts as the senior strategist and relationship manager
  • 12–15 years in client leadership at marketing/PR/creative agencies
  • Proven ability to upsell, cross-sell and grow revenue while maintaining client health

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead up to 2 large, multi-service accounts as the primary senior strategist and relationship manager
  • Works with services teams to define program goals and strategy; monitors results and client business impact; builds client relationships; and manages account profitability, client health and renewals.
  • Serve as senior oversight for a portfolio of large, integrated and/or high-value accounts, establishing trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders (e.g., CEOs, CMOs) and senior point of contact for internal service teams.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on marketing trends, opportunities, and best practices.
  • Provide strategic direction for client programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and agency capabilities.
  • Navigate high-stakes client conversations, including budget discussions, quality concerns, and sensitive business challenges such as leadership transitions or budget cuts.
  • Lead the development of integrated marketing plans and campaigns with a deep understanding of B2B industries (tech, SaaS, professional services).
  • Produce and present client-facing reports that demonstrate the business value of our programs to clients.
  • Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and upselling while maintaining strong client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with the head of Client Services to establish and achieve departmental goals, ensuring alignment with agency objectives.

Requirements

  • At least 12-15 years leading client accounts in a marketing, PR and/or creative agency.
  • Demonstrated success in managing high-value, integrated marketing accounts with complex and large budget scopes.
  • Deep understanding of B2B industries (e.g., tech, SaaS, professional services) and all aspects of the marketing landscape.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with executive and C-level client contacts.
  • Exceptional leadership working with and/or managing cross-disciplinary teams in a matrix account team structure.
  • Extensive experience in business development, including leading sales pitches, growing client accounts, and negotiating contracts.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing client budgets, profitability, and utilization metrics.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.

Preferred

  • PR background is strongly encouraged in this particular role.

Benefits

  • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
  • 💰 Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • 🌴 Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • 🏡 Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
  • 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
  • 👶 Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
  • 📚 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • 🌟 Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here !
  • Note: Compensation information is provided separately in compensation details.
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Walker Sands

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Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
221 employees (124 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
50% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$446.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
110 (50% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Private Equity

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