Vice President, Account Director - Publicis CoLab

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment. 

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

We’re searching for a Vice President, Account Director who will manage the client relationship, partner with senior leadership on high-level strategy and use their deep web knowledge to ensure strategic deliverables.  

Tasks and responsibilities include:  

• Manage day-to-day client relationship including articulating our view on digital business philosophies  
• Sell new project ideas that align with customer and brand goals  
• Support new business initiatives  
• Take ownership of the financials for clients including forecasts, budgets and investments  
• Align business with the appropriate staff  
• Have broad understanding of client’s Industry and customer needs  
• Deliver strategic client presentations and recommendations  
• Develop team members by coaching, training and identifying areas for growth · Provides direct and consistent feedback on an ongoing basis, encouraging others to learn from mistakes  
• Partners with clients and capability partners to build active brands  
• Inspires client with strong storytelling skills  
• Provides deliverables within agreed upon deadlines  
• Partners with clients and operations team to ensure mutual understanding of an agreement to key financial responsibilities  

• Four-year degree  
• 10-12 years’ experience  
• 4 years of leadership experience in integrated marketing programs and client relationship management with a Print, TV, and Digital scope!  
• Creative agency experience desired  
• Effective presentation, training and client-facing skills  
• In depth communication and written skills  
• Strong analytic and strategic abilities  
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed 

The Power of One starts with our people!  To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.  Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

CoLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com.

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

Compensation Range:  $115,000 - $194,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/19/2024.