VP Account Director

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead strategic account management for major clients, guiding performance, growth, and cross-functional delivery.

  • Own strategic account planning and senior client relationships at VP/AVP level.
  • Must have 10+ years in agency account management with proven growth.
  • Experience leading integrated portfolios (NA/US) in financial or retail sectors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow client business, delivering exceptional service and maximizing opportunities
  • Drive strategic account planning and overall performance
  • Lead senior client relationships; act as primary liaison at the VP to AVP level
  • Partner with analytics to measure performance and optimize outcomes
  • Collaborate with creative, strategy, and external partners to deliver best-in-class work
  • Oversee team resourcing, development, and engagement
  • Manage scope, budgets, and financial health of accounts
  • Mentor and develop talent; foster a high-performing team culture
  • Identify and drive incremental revenue opportunities

Requirements

  • 10+ years in agency account management, currently 2+ years at Group AD level
  • Experience leading complex, integrated portfolios (NA/US), ideally in financial or retail sectors with multiple LOB’s
  • Proven experience driving award winning accounts and thinking
  • Strong track record of client growth and team leadership
  • Deep understanding of strategy, creative, and production processes
  • Proven financial acumen and operational management skills
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Strategic, collaborative thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • In office 2 days/week in NY office requirement

Preferred

  • Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
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