VP, Group Account Director
Core
Senior leader of the agency relationship for a global sports wear company, accountable for setup, health, growth, and success of the business while providing strategic counsel to senior client stakeholders.
Role type
VP, Group Account Director (Senior IC Client Leader)
Builds
Integrated agency programs and workstreams for a global sports wear client
Domain
Advertising, Marketing, Integrated Communications, Consumer Brands (Sports, Apparel, Footwear)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic thinking, relationship building, commercial acumen, team leadership, program management, budget forecasting, growth identification, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with large-scale global consumer brands, product launches, seasonal marketing calendars, integrated campaigns, consumer culture, integrated agency model coordination
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead senior client relationships as primary escalation point; Set vision and direction for client partnership; Develop deep understanding of client business and competitive landscape; Provide strategic counsel to translate business needs into marketing opportunities; Lead multiple integrated programs and workstreams; Champion strategic and creative product; Lead, mentor, and develop the account management team; Partner across disciplines to build integrated teams; Maintain executive-level visibility and identify risks; Own commercial health including budgets and resource planning; Identify organic growth opportunities; Establish account governance; Represent client business internally.
Seniority
VP level, Senior, hands-on IC
