VP Group Account Director

PUBLICIS GROUPE•New York, NY

65d

About The Position

As VP, Group Account Director, you are the heartbeat of the client-agency relationship. You'll lead integrated campaigns across traditional, digital, social, mobile, and retail channels-driving creative excellence and strategic impact. This role is about building trust, inspiring teams, and shaping work that moves culture. Location: New York (preferred) or Miami (alternative)

Requirements

12-14 years of experience in fast-paced agency environments.
Proven leadership in Account/Brand Director roles, with a track record of successful pitches and new business wins.
Fluent in English and Spanish, with deep knowledge of the US General Market.
Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience managing remote teams and navigating tight deadlines with grace.
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.
Bachelor's degree required.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

A strategic thinker with creative instincts.
A confident communicator and active listener.
A collaborative leader who inspires teams and clients alike.
A champion of great work and great relationships.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior strategic partner to clients, guiding brand development and momentum.
Own the scope of work and drive organic growth across assigned business units.
Lead client presentations and manage advertising budgets with precision and insight.
Build and nurture long-term client relationships rooted in trust and shared ambition.
Collaborate with Planners and Creatives to bring bold ideas to life.
Guide the team through the creative process, ensuring work is both strategically sound and culturally resonant.
Actively participate in research, testing, and stimulus development to elevate the work.
Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering growth and accountability.
Provide timely, constructive feedback and lead performance reviews.
Teach the art of delivering client feedback and navigating creative conversations.
Lead cross-functional collaboration across agency departments and Publicis partner agencies.
Understand and activate agency initiatives (Social, Innovation, Connections) in service of client goals.
Monitor scope and identify opportunities for expansion or optimization.

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.
Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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