Job Description:
The VP will lead a portfolio of key client relationships, ensuring exceptional campaign execution and performance. They will independently manage multiple teams, acting as the primary business lead and driving the overall strategy for each client engagement. The VP will ensure high-quality work through strategic oversight, while balancing best practices, a focus on digital innovation, and operational efficiency.
The VP will deliver thought leadership to enhance dentsu's reputation as a digital leader and will implement training initiatives to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
As a key member of the leadership team, the VP will collaborate with senior management to effectively manage resources across selected clients. The role includes assisting with driving organic growth by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities and assisting management with future-proofing the dentsu business by providing feedback on market trends, needs, product development, or other opportunities.
Main Accountabilities:
Oversee client relationships, campaign execution, and independently manage/lead multiple teams
Deliver forward-thinking digital and programmatic strategies proactively to the portfolio and ensure cross-channel collaboration and consistency with teams such as search, social & commerce.
Drive strategy for client engagements and provide oversight to ensure high-quality work
Collaborate with senior management to manage resources effectively
Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities for organic growth
Engage with clients and Client Center leadership to assess account health and set strategic goals for improvement and growth
Ensure adherence to client contracts/SOWs, develop staffing plans, and prioritize profitability
Create growth plans for the client roster through innovation and relationship building
Foster awareness/education about dentsu tools and products among the broader team
Ensure the team follows defined processes for campaign management and enforce risk-mitigation controls for hands-on-keys activation work
Participate in panels, fireside chats, and other public speaking opportunities
Routinely contribute to new business pitches
Develop a reputation as a consultative leader internally & externally
Drive culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 12+ years' experience within the programmatic and digital industry
Experienced leader with proven history of leading highly successful teams
Strong experience across all digital media channels and ability to eloquently speak to each
History of developing positive, ongoing client relationships, with strong focus on client service
Experience in managing complexity across multiple groups, clients, and interagency partners
Demonstrated ability to see “the story” or “the big picture” to drive organizational and client success
Consistent, exceptional project management with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Persuasive verbal and written communications, excellent presentation and analytical skills
Collaborative mindset
Exude professionalism in all situations
Solutions orientated with strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills
Proficient in programmatic technology, platform, and partner solutions, including but not limited to, DSPs, ad servers, ad verification platforms, planning/financial platforms, DMPs, analytics & reporting dashboards, etc.
Strong experience working with business applications; MS Office Suite required
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000 -$182,850. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Life insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
401k,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit
www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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Location:
New York
Brand:
Dentsu X
Time Type:
Part time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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