VP / SVP, Account Leadership (QSR Client)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$121K/yr – $174K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own strategic client leadership for a top QSR account, guiding integrated agency teams and senior stakeholders to connect marketing to business outcomes.

  • Own and nurture senior client relationships across internal teams and external partners
  • Drive integration, alignment, and execution across cross-functional workstreams
  • Translate marketing initiatives into measurable business outcomes for the client

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead a complex QSR client business and foster strong senior-level client relationships.
  • Drive integration across internal teams, agency partners, and client stakeholders.
  • Oversee and lead integrated agency teams to ensure alignment, collaboration, and executional excellence.
  • Provide strategic counsel that connects marketing initiatives to broader business objectives.
  • Navigate complex organizational dynamics and facilitate productive decision making.
  • Inspire and mentor cross-functional teams while promoting a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Ensure projects, priorities, and resources remain aligned to deliver impactful business outcomes.
  • Present recommendations, strategies, and work confidently to senior leadership audiences.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of account leadership experience within an agency environment.
  • Experience supporting QSR brands, with franchisee model experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven success leading large, integrated teams and managing complex partner relationships.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and project leadership capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and build alignment across diverse groups.
  • Track record of successfully leading challenging client relationships and high-performing teams.

Preferred

  • Experience presenting to executive and C-suite audiences.
  • Strong executive presence and presentation skills.
  • Experience managing multi-agency partnerships and coordinated marketing programs.

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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35 employees (10 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$121K/yr – $174K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (9% of company)
Median Tenure
0.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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
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VP / SVP, Account Leadership (QSR Client)

Leo Chicago · Chicago, IL · On-site