Senior Vice President, Group Account Director

Company descriptionDigitas 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.OverviewWe’re looking for an outstanding Senior VP/Group Account Director who’ll lead the troops in driving this growth. It’s no small task, but it’s a fun and rewarding one. If you’re up for it, read on.ResponsibilitiesDay to day, your role will include:You’ll develop high-level strategic plans, effectively utilize cross functional teams, and influence senior clients through your deep knowledge of the web and ability to pinpoint the smartest, most powerful strategies to solve client problems. Day to day, your role includes:Eloquently articulating our views on digital business philosophies, keeping clients up to date on industry contextActively establishing and growing senior-level client relationships based on trust, and leveraging these relationships in the development of business growthDeveloping cutting-edge, insight-driven integrated marketing programs, leveraging expertise across mediaDemonstrating strong corporate citizenship through involvement in company events, learning forums, and other activities, serving as a member of the Digitas Chicago Senior Leadership Team and Digitas Global NetworkMaintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry and how customer needs are adapting, and developing relevant case studies on client businessesDeliver strategic client presentations and providing recommendations that are concise, insightful, and on pointConnecting to broader agency intellectual capital and bringing best practices to client engagementsOwning client financials – including forecasts, budgets, and investments – and facilitating all legal contractsDeveloping team members through training and identifying areas for growth – you’ll demonstrate openness to hiring non-traditional talent and build a team bench by actively recruiting a best-in-class workforceWillingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces, and new ideasQualificationsWe’re looking for a talented Senior VP/Group Account Director with impressive work experience, including:A demonstrated powerful passion for marketing and proven success in bringing the best work to lifeFour years of college education, an MBA degree, and 15+ years of experience, including a strong, established history of interactive experience and client leadership in integrated marketing or a digital scopeA refined understanding of how marketing, creative, planning, media, technology, and analytics integrateSuperior analytical skills, strategic thinking, communication, and presentation skillsExtensive marketing knowledge across media, including Mobile and SocialAn impressive, demonstrated ability to effectively grow existing client relationshipsFamiliarity 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.Additional informationPublicis 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 View email address on click.appcast.io your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $268,905.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. 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 1/1/2028.