SVP, Client Leadership - Seattle

Company Description

Dentsu Creative US is comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with global expertise. Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. Our borderless approach allows us to assemble passionate team members around each brief, tapping into the expertise of the 9,000+ people across dentsu's global creative network. This integrated model also allows our talent to learn about and explore the breadth of career possibilities within Dentsu Creative.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding, and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. Dentsu Creative is an agency of dentsu.

Job Description

This role will report to the EVP. A successful candidate will be the strategic liaison for clients, internal teams, and partner agencies. You will champion strategically and creatively sharp work, be a true partner to clients, show a passion for the brand and category, and easily navigate a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. 

• Seeks out opportunities to evolve the client’s view of the value add of all media and maximises the use of our operating model 

• Develops relationships with the most senior clients through a deep understanding of the brands to view as a trusted advisor and strategist of their business. 

• Develops and delivers the annual business plans for the client. Identifies opportunities for growth for the client’s business and our product offerings.   

• Strategic thinker capable of leading the brand’s strategy with stakeholders including internal and external agency partners 

• Lead teams through strategic development, creative ideation, production, and flawless execution 

• Think collaboratively and leverages various disciplines in the agency to present client brand-building opportunities and agency-building initiative 

• Isn’t afraid to jump in and build new bridges across our network, and client business units 

• Able to drive growth, but also establish and seamlessly integrate cross-functional teams 

• Anticipate project and/or client needs to always be one step ahead daily of what needs to be accomplished 

• Lead and oversee all account operations as it relates to the business of the agency 

• Identify client issues and work with our agency partners to provide solutions 

• Provide honest and valuable counsel to agency team 

• Collaborate with agency partners as an IAT leader 

• Create applicable development plans for direct reports 

• Inspire agency and client confidence and seek opportunities to advance the client relationship 

• Fuel agency culture and progress 

• Empower teams through engaging career development practices; maximize learning and productivity while minimizing turnover 

• In partnership with Portfolio Lead/EVP oversees client financials and account profitability 

• Analyze P&L statements and takes necessary action to ensure profitability 

• Provides leadership on agency delivery; ensures all deliverables are produced on time, on budget, and meet the client's expectations 

Qualifications

• Account team leader/senior client advisor 

• Project management expert 

• Management experience required. Able to empower, keep teams on track, and participate in professional development of staff. 

• High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment. 

• Demonstrate superior oral, written and strategic abilities 

• Has experience with financial planning and revenue forecasting 

• Has previously experience in complex categories / strategically rigorous corporate image businesses (can wrap your head around complex perceptual challenges) 

• 12+ Years of integrated agency account management experience and 5 years in a senior supervisory role.  

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $163,000 - $263,350. Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other fact