VP, Group Account Supervisor

Agency:Remedy EdgeJob Function:Account Management and GrowthJob Subfunction: Account ManagementJob Description:Wildtype is a sister agency of Remedy Edge within Omnicom Health. This position may appear under Remedy Edge for application purposes; however, the role is exclusively with Wildtype.Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we aren’t beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways.YOU ARE THE DISRUPTION DRIVER You’ve always understood that to be disruptive is better than to be conventional. To pursue challenges is more admirable than to be complacent. You don’t settle, and you won’t let your team, or your clients accept less than the best that their capabilities allow. And you routinely remind them that what’s possible should never be underestimated.The status quo exists to be examined and defied. You build strong relationships with your clients and help them to embrace this idea and realize the true potential of their brands. You refuse to accept “this is how we’ve always done it” and push instead for “how has it never been done?” You establish new models and approaches that introduce unexpected solutions to brand challenges. And your leadership gives your team and your clients the confidence to reach outside the familiar.The VP, Group Account Supervisor will operate on multiple levels, both internally and externally, to strategically manage the brand, product, agency product team and especially external client relations.Primary Job ResponsibilitiesGeneral Responsibilities:Demonstrate "Big Picture" thinking view of Brand and business and provide strategic contributions to success of BrandAid in the construction of a marketing plan and contribute to a successful pitchLead strategic and tactical planning processAggressively monitor and understand the competitive landscape, both strategic and creativeSeek opportunities to showcase agency work among current and prospective clientsSeek opportunities to grow business within current accounts and into new accounts connected with that client.Manage expectations of both the agency staff and client to ensure a positive, productive atmosphereDemonstrate ability to adapt to various client corporate cultures.Keep senior management briefed on account activitiesContinue to refine skills in strategy and the business planning processDemonstrate comprehensive understanding of client's business and actively seek opportunities for further account developmentDetermine adequate distribution of creative manpower according to brand projects and their urgenciesDemonstrate mastery of scientific category and competitive data.Financial Responsibilities:Demonstrate the fiscal acumen to lead a profitable accountAggressively monitor fee performance to encourage/ensure profitability.Demonstrate ability to determine and negotiate budget needs, produce accurate and timely fee reconciliations, and provide input to development of the feeClient Service Responsibilities:Ensure that all Agency work represents the best we have to offer -- strategically sound, arresting creative, and error-freeVigilantly seek to optimize both Agency services and internal resourcesKeep abreast of marketing/advertising and brand-specific trends in order to offer added-value to the client/creative productArticulate agency POV without being afraid to take a standStrategically problem solve for discrepancies between client and agencyEstablish credibility with clients at all levels and embody service-oriented attitudeBecome trusted and integral strategic advisor to the client teamUphold Agency quality standards in servicing the ClientAdditional ResponsibilitiesCommunicate effectively and professionally both internally and externallyDemonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriatelyRemain calm despite high pressure situationsProject a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agencyMaintain accurate time sheetsFoster a positive team atmosphere demonstrating respect for peers and supervisorsAssist other members of department/team as needed when workload allowsFoster senior level partnerships with creative/account colleaguesAct as a positive role model for agency at client and industry eventsManagement ResponsibilitiesAssign work to assure project deadlines are metMonitor overall workload to effect efficiency and assure that waiting or downtime is minimizedKeep supervisor or department head apprised of any workload challenges/concerns on assigned team accounts that may necessitate hiring freelancersMonitor, review and approve direct report’s time sheets in terms of hours worked on specific jobsProvide constructive and direct ongoing feedback to direct reportsEvaluate performance of direct reports and complete and deliver performance reviewsHelp supervisor manage and resolve staff issues including performance, personal presentation and internal interactionsRecommend adjustments/additions to the roles and procedures of the department to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency across all accounts and/or specific accountsHelp interview, train and orient new team members to the agency, department, and account(s) at the direction of department headProvide ongoing guidance to all team members and be available to them as a resource for account/agency/departmental policies, procedures, etc.Vice-President ResponsibilitiesEmbody the four core values: commitment, collaboration, creativity and code of ethics.Provide leadership within his/her department as well as across the Agency.Proactively provide suggestions that impact agency policy and operations.Demonstrate support of the Agency’s goals and mission.Present a professional and positive image of WildType both internally and externally.Identify, recruit, train and develop talentMotivate direct reports, and act as a mentor to all within AgencyUnderstand when it’s appropriate to make decisions independently and when to escalate issues/decisions to managerQualifications:College degree, preferably in marketing, advertising, communications or science/medicine7 - 8 years Agency or comparable experience3 years of supervisory experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsWell-developed knowledge of business practices/vendor relationsMaturity to handle independent senior-level Client contactAbility to manage and train staffSuccessful history of growing brands and possibly launching brandsUnderstanding of therapeutic categories/disease statesThe range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. $117,000 - $191,500Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: For US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. SummaryLocation: New York, New York, United States of AmericaType: Full time