VP Group Account Director

Company description

The community is the creative and business partner for the new mainstream, growing brands through culturally honest creativity. A global creative agency founded in 2000 and with offices in Miami, New York, Buenos Aires and Mexico City, the community is made up of individuals representing more than 30 nationalities, with over 75% of employees self-identifying as diverse. Current clients include Verizon, Walmart, Volkswagen, Bath & Body Works, Auto Zone, Porsche Latin America, and more.

The community was recognized as one of the "Top 25 Agencies of the Last 50 Years" by Campaign. Ad Age honored the community 9 of the last 13 years (including top 10 A-list, Multicultural Agency of the Year, Agency to Watch, and Standout). This past year, the agency was selected by both Adweek (2023) and Ad Age (2024) as Multicultural Agency of the Year.

Additionally, in 2022, the agency was included in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Advertising Lis, and in 2019, it was named one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work," and listed as one of the world's "Fastest Growing Agencies" by Adweek. The community's work has been recognized by all the industry's most prestigious award shows, earning, among others, 11 Grand Prix.

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Overview

As VP, Group Account Director, you are the heartbeat of the client-agency relationship. You'll lead integrated campaigns across traditional, digital, social, mobile, and retail channels-driving creative excellence and strategic impact. This role is about building trust, inspiring teams, and shaping work that moves culture.

Location:

New York (preferred) or Miami (alternative)

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Lead the Business & Relationship

* Serve as the senior strategic partner to clients, guiding brand development and momentum.

* Own the scope of work and drive organic growth across assigned business units.

* Lead client presentations and manage advertising budgets with precision and insight.

* Build and nurture long-term client relationships rooted in trust and shared ambition.

Champion Creative Excellence

* Collaborate with Planners and Creatives to bring bold ideas to life.

* Guide the team through the creative process, ensuring work is both strategically sound and culturally resonant.

* Actively participate in research, testing, and stimulus development to elevate the work.

Inspire & Grow Talent

* Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering growth and accountability.

* Provide timely, constructive feedback and lead performance reviews.

* Teach the art of delivering client feedback and navigating creative conversations.

Drive Integration & Innovation

* Lead cross-functional collaboration across agency departments and Publicis partner agencies.

* Understand and activate agency initiatives (Social, Innovation, Connections) in service of client goals.

* Monitor scope and identify opportunities for expansion or optimization.

Qualifications

What You Bring

* 12-14 years of experience in fast-paced agency environments.

* Proven leadership in Account/Brand Director roles, with a track record of successful pitches and new business wins.

* Fluent in English and Spanish, with deep knowledge of both the US General Market and multicultural consumer segments-especially those with a strong Latino audience-is required

* Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.

* Experience managing remote teams and navigating tight deadlines with grace.

* Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.

* Bachelor's degree required.

* Willingness to travel as needed.

You Are

* A strategic thinker with creative instincts.

* A confident communicator and active listener.

* A collaborative leader who inspires teams and clients alike.

* A champion of great work and great relationships.

Additional 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…