Executive Director, Client Business Lead

Omnicom Media Group • New York City, NY

82d • $150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

As the Executive Director, Client Business Lead you will play a critical role as the strategic thought leader and trusted advisor to client counterparts and represent the voice of the client within Hearts & Science. The role will oversee a pod of clients and/or client teams that will be focused on driving inspired media solutions. This position will necessitate an analytical and creative thinker with high EQ and a track record of leading high-performing integrated teams. The Client Business Leads are change drivers and innovators, who know when to take smart risks and make tough decisions to deliver results. They are inspiring and inclusive leaders who give their team with a track record of building and managing diverse 'client-first' teams.

Requirements

• 12+ years marketing and media experience, with a track record in being a category expert and business strategist
• 10+ years of previous experience managing and leading integrated teams
• Extensive and diverse marketing and media experience on both the corporate and agency side and in media
• Background in branding, direct response, and customer experience management in addition to hands-on experience in leading successful, performance-based strategic campaigns that drive cost-per-action results
• Highly analytical and creative mind in strong communication skills with experience in building and managing a team through a use of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of client business/current issues and marketplace trends/emerging trends
• Knowledge of Hearts & Science's capabilities, including research and tools, analytics, and OMG business units
• Possess a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a fast moving and ever evolving environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on

Responsibilities

• Manage a successful, integrated team through a high level of strategic insights and analytics to drive marketing and media planning decisions for 'C' level clients and marketing counterparts
• Be a champion for the brand(s) they manage, continually striving to find innovative solutions that elevate the brand(s)' position in the marketplace
• Foster client relationships across all brands and/or lines of business that fall under his/her responsibility
• Provide expertise and leadership in performance marketing, across all channels: traditional, digital, and emerging media
• Lead and develop annual Account Plans and create clear accountability measures that ensure client and agency financial and business success
• Represent and promote the interests of Hearts & Science internally and externally
• Independently manage and grow the client's P&L
• Effectively motivate, lead, and train the entire team to maximize shared objectives

Benefits

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• vacation days
• sick days
• personal days
• paid parental leave
• paid medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services