Client Executive

Placement Type:

Permanent

Salary:

$,000 Salary

plus yearly bonus

Start Date:

Apr 13, 2026

We are looking for an experienced, high-impact Client Director to join our vibrant Chicago office. As a key leader in the rapidly expanding US arm of our global, independent agency, you won't just manage accounts-you'll be a strategic architect for some of the world's most iconic brands, with a strong focus on branding/identity and CPG.
The Role in Detail

You are a proactive leader ready to hit the ground running. Splitting your focus between Chicago and European offices, you will act as a trusted partner and "critical friend" to senior clients, ensuring we don't just meet expectations, but redefine them.

• Relationship Architect:
  Maintain and deepen C-suite relationships, ensuring long-term loyalty and partnership.
• Growth Driver:
  Identify untapped opportunities, lead winning pitches, and take commercial responsibility for account scaling.
• Global Collaborator:
  Seamlessly manage complex projects across time zones, uniting strategy and creative teams
• Mentor & Coach:
  Nurture the next generation of client services talent, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth.

Who You Are

You thrive in the "thinking" as much as the "doing." You aren't just checking boxes; you're providing action-oriented direction that inspires creative and strategic breakthroughs.

• A Compelling Communicator:
  You possess the gravitas to persuade internal teams and the charisma to lead a boardroom.
• Culturally Obsessed:
  You live and breathe marketing trends and cultural shifts, bringing that "outside-in" knowledge to every client conversation.
• Operationally Elite:
  You juggle multiple high-stakes work streams with ease, ensuring every project is delivered with precision and flair.
• Empathetic Leader:
  You believe in bringing out the best in others and take pride in the development of your team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in a global agency setting, ideally within the CPG sector.
• Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of the branding lifecycle-from high-level strategy and design to activation and comms.
• Commercial Savvy:
  Expert-level management of client budgets, forecasting, and P&L.
• Leadership:
  Significant experience managing senior-level stakeholders and direct reports.
• Reporting to:
  Managing Director (US)

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Client Description

Global Agency