Vice President Account Director

VP/Account Director

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.

Responsibilities

You'll manage client relationships, partner with senior leadership on high-level strategy, and use their deep CRM and digital knowledge to ensure strategic deliverables.

Day to day, your role includes:

• Eloquently articulating our views on digital business philosophies, keeping clients up to date on industry context
• Selling new project ideas that align with client goals, both customer and brand
• Ability to bring siloed efforts and teams together for a cohesive approach and aligned strategy
• Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client's industry and how customer needs are adapting
• Continually inspiring clients with strong storytelling skills – you're engaging, thoughtful, and compelling
• Establishing credibility and strong relationships through consultative selling and idea generation
• Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets, and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
• Driving and overseeing multiple ongoing projects while delivering seamlessly across various efforts and priorities
• Ability to work autonomously while driving clarity and direction in an ambiguous environment
• Developing team members by coaching, training, and identifying areas for growth – you'll offer direct and consistent feedback and encourage your team to learn from mistakes
• Willingness to travel as needed – you're open to new places, new faces, and new ideas

Qualifications

We're looking for a talented VP/Account Director with impressive work experience, which typically includes:

• Four years of college education, MBA degree, and 10 to 12 years of experience (ideally at a creative agency), including four years of leadership experience in integrated marketing and client relationship management with a digital scope
• Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking – you're strong on both IQ and EQ, as adept at reading data as you are at reading clients
• Superb communication and presentation skills – you're articulate, straightforward, engaging, and effective
• Effective time-management, impeccable organization, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
• Proven project management and performance management skills – you're known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.