Vice President, Account Director

VP Account DirectorCompany description A global creative constellation built for what's next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human Impact—supercharged by the data and technology to move faster, go further, and deliver everywhere. Leo brings together 15,000+ people across 90 countries, combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.Overview Why Leo At Leo, we believe creativity has the power to move people, businesses and culture. Our HumanKind philosophy guides how we partner with clients, develop our people and create meaningful work that drives impact.Responsibilities At Leo Chicago, we're looking for a VP, Account Director to lead an iconic, high-visibility QSR brand and help shape work that reaches millions of consumers every day. This is an opportunity for a proven agency leader who thrives at the intersection of client partnership, strategic leadership, creative excellence and growth. You'll lead a high-performing team, influence marketing and business strategy, strengthen senior client relationships and drive integrated work that delivers measurable results. The role also contributes to agency growth, talent development and the HumanKind culture that defines Leo.Qualifications What We're Looking For Required Experience Direct QSR agency experience National promotions and product launches Integrated campaigns spanning creative, digital, social, media and CRM Retail, local-market and franchisee marketing Experience leading large, fast-moving businesses with high volumes of work and accelerated timelines Proven success building trusted senior client relationships Experience leading and developing high-performing teams The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here You are: A strategic thinker and decisive leader A trusted advisor who can influence senior clients and agency partners Passionate about great creative and strong business results Energized by fast-paced work and complex challenges Committed to mentoring talent and elevating those around you Motivated by growth, innovation and the pursuit of what's nextAdditional 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $174,300.00/Annually.