GALE Development Program - Client Partner

GALE is the world’s first and only Business Agency. We bring business strategy to brand storytelling to drive enterprise value. With expertise in strategy, media, CRM, creative, performance marketing, and technology, GALE creates integrated marketing systems and campaigns that grow businesses in significant ways. Founded in 2014, the agency has since been named AdAge’s Business Transformation Agency of the Year and Adweek’s U.S. Media Agency of the Year and has been recognized for its innovative creative at the Cannes Lions. We work with brands such as Delta, Uber, Starbucks, Chili’s, Hard Rock, MilkPEP, Diageo, Cotton, IHG and more. If you’re driven by a passion to build something great, a desire to innovate, and a commitment to achieve excellence in your craft, GALE is a great place for you! GALE has eight offices around the world, including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Kansas City, London, and Bengaluru. GALE embraces a hybrid, flexible workplace. Only applications that include both a resume and a video cover letter will be considered for review. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application process are encouraged to contact us so we can provide appropriate support.

YOUR IMPACT

The GALE Development Program is a hands‑on program that will set you upon the path of a career in client services. Candidates will be exposed to advanced marketing techniques, account management, project development and management, client communications, and presentation ownership. You will gain hands‑on learning within an actual client environment, adapting your skills alongside a team of mentors. This knowledge will set you upon a path to be able to manage client expectations while delivering innovative results for the client’s brand. This program will start on June 2nd, 2026.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The one year program is split into two phases: the learning phase and the mentorship phase. During the learning phase, you will focus on learning the fundamentals of client communications, client presentations, and project management. The learning phase culminates with a capstone project which will test your skills and knowledge and highlight your areas of strength and improvement. Upon completion of the learning phase, you will be paired with a mentor and work on client work for the remainder of the year to hone your skills as a Client Partner. At the end of the Development Program, there may be an opportunity to pursue a role in your chosen domain, based on performance and business needs.

WHO YOU ARE

Proactive, self‑starter mentality, curious and creative mindset. Highly collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to your own development. Take initiative, ownership and accountability. Excited to learn how the organization functions and develop new skills. Passionate about contributing to GALE’s continued growth. Passionate about advertising, creative, technology, and/or digital marketing space. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, deadline driven environment. Must be detail‑oriented and have strong organizational skills. A love for working with clients, understanding brands and developing long lasting relationships. A self‑starter who excels at jumping into new and unknown situations and seeks to become a subject matter expert.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

First 3 months - Learning Build best practices of client communications: Understand a client’s true needs and address those with superior service, handle delicate situations, manage expectations, and deliver outstanding results, and learn how a client partner sells services and strategy to various client stakeholders within the brand. Understand how a full service agency such as GALE operates in a truly integrated fashion across offerings and activations. Develop the skills to deliver captivating presentations to clients that will address their needs and position GALE as a partner to deliver innovative results. Learn the basics of project management, including project scoping and how to work with cross‑functional teams. Demonstrate your ability to collaborate, use existing resources, and integrate what you’ve learned in a Capstone Project. Final 9 months - Mentorship Collaborate with a team to carry out dynamic client projects. Build on your knowledge and skills across data, marketing, technology, and creative. Share your learnings and insights with a variety of internal audiences. Play an integral part in building a strategic initiative that will have broad, customer applications for a high value client. Work with clients on supporting key marketing programs, fully understanding their customer segments and brand direction. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the client and their industry. Work with agency leadership and cross functional teams to install new project components. Create and/or provide feedback on project estimates and timelines. Monitor, document and analyze trends, and make recommendations on how to move client’s businesses forward. Learn new technologies and advertising platforms to serve our client’s needs.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Your resume (PDF or Word Doc). A short video cover letter (MAX 2 minutes) where you tell us: Why you are interested in the program, what makes you a good fit for the program and the strategy team, and Why GALE Keep it simple . It doesn’t need to be fancy. Your phone or laptop camera is perfect. Be yourself . We want to see your personality and hear your answers, not a polished commercial. Feel free to get creative . If you want to be on camera, front and center, great! If you’d prefer to be behind the scenes (e.g., narrating a video), that’s also great! Get creative through storytelling, visuals, music, or any format that feels authentic to you. These videos will be used for internal review purposes only and will not be distributed or shared externally.

ACCESSIBILITY

GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If a video submission is not accessible for you or there are barriers to you submitting in this manner, please reach out to Jessica Wu, on the Talent Acquisition Team. We’re happy to support you.

HOW TO UPLOAD & SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS

Upload Your Video to Google Drive – use a professional and clear file name. Adjust Sharing Settings (Very Important!) – Make sure you change access to "anyone with link can view". If access is restricted, we will not be able to review your submission. You may submit your Google Drive link under the Links section (Website or Portfolio field), OR In the Additional Information box. Either option is acceptable — just ensure the link is accessible. $68,000 – $68,000 a year In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target compensation for this role is $68,000 USD per year. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, qualifications, job performance, level of experience, location, and business needs. For more information on other benefits we offer, please visit AI Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology‑assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Note: Hybrid work in office is an essential function of the job.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

We believe in inclusivity and do our best work when people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are brought together. Our Core Values are at the root of GALE’s collaborative environment and help to foster a strong community. Our Code of Conduct, Human Resources policies, and executive investment in inclusion further support and protect GALE’s inclusive workplace. GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We want you to be just as discerning in making your next career move as we are finding great talent to join our team. Our interview process will allow you to meet a range of people from various disciplines and domains both virtually and in person. Please discuss with our recruiters if you require any accommodations throughout the process to help enable a smooth interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gale