Vice President Account Director

Company Description

Say HI to Leo. A new, modern creative constellation of globally awarded talents that brings together the human vision of the Leo Burnett Network and the innovation of the Publicis Worldwide network.

Leo is HI meets AI. Human Insight, human Ideas, Human Impact. Amplified by data and technology to do more, faster, everywhere.

Leo brings together the creative power of the most recognizable name in advertising with the roar of a lion – Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide, with over 15,000 employees, 90 countries.

Overview

We’re seeking a Vice President, Account Director for our Leo Chicago office.  This role will be a key partner in stewarding a storied CPG brand with a decades long partnership. 

The ideal candidate is both strategically and operationally minded in how they approach the work. They are comfortable in a fast-paced, complex environment that evolves rapidly. They are comfortable working with autonomy and know how to galvanize a team behind a common goal. They have a true passion for creativity. Simply put, they love the work and are not afraid to go the extra mile to achieve remarkable creative outcomes.  

Responsibilities

·       Develops proactive creative strategies and solutions that transforms client business 

·       Knows how to build trusting relationships – both internally and externally – in the service of delivering groundbreaking creative ideas 

·       Instrumental in helping to define and support client’s long-term vision for their brand

·       With deep knowledge of culture, media and marketing, deftly guides clients and brands in real time

·       Elevates work by stepping in at the right time to expand the creative potential of the idea

·       Viewed by leadership and creatives/strategists/producers as an invaluable partner to great work 

·       Committed to growing the next generation of talent through coaching and real-time feedback conversations 

·       Actively partners with Growth team to support new business efforts and organic opportunities 

Qualifications

·       At least 10+ years of experience in the ad industry or similar creative industry

·       Bachelor’s degree— or equivalent experience in marketing, business, communications, advertising or related field

·       Ready to roll up your sleeves and craft solutions with some of the most creative people in the business

·       Keynote, Google Suite, One Drive, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs as well as knowledgeable in how to leverage Salesforce for pipeline tracking, management & reporting

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.  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. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. Compensation Range: $119,510- $171,675 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, 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 09/03/2025. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  #LI-CC2

 

Compensation Range: USD $ - . 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, 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 8/4/2025.