Vice President Account Director

Company Description

Digitas is the Connected Marketing agency, built on the principle that there are better ways for brands to connect with people. We leverage comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities to deliver Media-Fueled Creativity via connected Solutions that include Connected Campaigns, Social Marketing, Brand Experience, CRM & Loyalty, and Marketing Transformation. A Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies for six consecutive years, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 4,000 employees across over 30 countries and 50 offices. For more information visit www.digitas.com

Job Description

Vice President/Account Director - Account Management, Brand Building

We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. 

We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.

To lead this, we’re looking for a whip smart VP/Account Director who can consistently strengthen client relationships and bring powerful ideas and insights to life.  If you’ve got the goods and you’re up for the challenge, read on.

What you’ll do:

You’ll manage the client relationship, partner with senior leadership on high-level strategy and use their deep branding knowledge to ensure strategic deliverables. Day to day, your role includes:

• Eloquently articulating our views on successfully building and growing brands in the CPG space, keeping clients up to date on industry context
• Selling new project ideas that align with client goals, both customer and brand
• Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry and how customer needs are adapting
• Continually inspiring clients with strong storytelling skills in both written and verbal ways – you’re engaging, thoughtful and compelling
• Leading and directing internal teams as well as cross-agency teams with a strong perspective on the why & how
• Providing strategic inputs into creative briefings and concept evaluations
• Problem solving proactively by offering up alternative solutions for agency teams and client business challenges
• Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
• Developing team members by coaching, training and identifying areas for growth – you’ll offer direct and consistent feedback and encourage your team to learn from mistakes
• Partnering with SVP on Global Brand Building efforts and expansion
• Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas

Qualifications

We’re looking for a talented VP/Account Director, Brand Building with impressive work experience, which typically includes:

• Four years of college education, MBA degree and 10 to 12 years of experience (ideally at a creative agency), including four years of leadership experience in integrated marketing and client relationship management with a digital scope
• Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking – you’re strong on both IQ and EQ, as adept at reading data as you are at reading clients
• Superb communication and presentation skills – you’re articulate, straightforward, engaging and effective
• Effective time-management, impeccable organization and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
• Proven project management and performance management skills – you’re known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience
• CPG Experience preferred

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.