Vice President Account Director (Freelance- Client Onsite)
Unavailable, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
We’re looking for a whip-smart Freelance VP/Account Director who can consistently strengthen client relationships and bring powerful ideas and insights to life. Please note this role needs to be available to be onsite weekly at the client in Minneapolis, MN.
If you’ve got the goods and you’re up for the challenge, read on.
Responsibilities
Eloquently articulating our views on digital business philosophies, keeping clients up to date on industry context
Selling new project ideas that align with client goals, both customer and brand
Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry and how customer needs are adapting
Continually inspiring clients with strong storytelling skills – you’re engaging, thoughtful, and compelling
Partnering with clients and capability partners to build active brands
Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets, and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
Create the development of conceptually strong, insight-driven copy across integrated B2B campaigns, with a focus on healthcare insurance and benefits solutions targeting brokers, consultants, employers, and decision-makers
Developing team members by coaching, training, and identifying areas for growth – you’ll offer direct and consistent feedback and encourage your team to learn from mistakes
Willingness to be onsite at the client in Minneapolis, MN regularly is needed for this role
Qualifications
Four years of college education, MBA degree, and 10 to 12 years of experience (ideally at a creative agency), including four years of leadership experience in integrated marketing and client relationship management with a digital scope
Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking – you’re strong on both IQ and EQ, as adept at reading data as you are at reading clients
Superb communication and presentation skills – you’re articulate, straightforward, engaging, and effective
Effective time-management, impeccable organization, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
Proven project management and performance management skills – you’re known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience
Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.
Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.
Additional Information 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $85.00 - $100.00/ hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 4/15/26.
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If you’ve got the goods and you’re up for the challenge, read on.
Responsibilities
Eloquently articulating our views on digital business philosophies, keeping clients up to date on industry context
Selling new project ideas that align with client goals, both customer and brand
Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry and how customer needs are adapting
Continually inspiring clients with strong storytelling skills – you’re engaging, thoughtful, and compelling
Partnering with clients and capability partners to build active brands
Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets, and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
Create the development of conceptually strong, insight-driven copy across integrated B2B campaigns, with a focus on healthcare insurance and benefits solutions targeting brokers, consultants, employers, and decision-makers
Developing team members by coaching, training, and identifying areas for growth – you’ll offer direct and consistent feedback and encourage your team to learn from mistakes
Willingness to be onsite at the client in Minneapolis, MN regularly is needed for this role
Qualifications
Four years of college education, MBA degree, and 10 to 12 years of experience (ideally at a creative agency), including four years of leadership experience in integrated marketing and client relationship management with a digital scope
Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking – you’re strong on both IQ and EQ, as adept at reading data as you are at reading clients
Superb communication and presentation skills – you’re articulate, straightforward, engaging, and effective
Effective time-management, impeccable organization, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
Proven project management and performance management skills – you’re known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience
Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.
Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.
Additional Information 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $85.00 - $100.00/ hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 4/15/26.
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