Senior Vice President, US Client Lead

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For over 30 years, we’ve been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We partner with high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and unparalleled capabilities, including strategic planning, investment, measurement, content, commerce, multicultural, and future-proofed data.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Vice President, US Client Lead to provide consistently superior media strategies, ideas, and marketplace solutions tailored to a fast-paced client in the luxury fashion space. The ideal candidate will be a strong client relationship builder with a proven ability to cultivate enduring partnerships, anticipate client needs, and operate effectively in ambiguous situations. This role requires a trusted thought partner with luxury/retail experience, an understanding of high-net-worth audience targeting, and fluency across full-funnel media—including brand, performance, commerce, CRM, data, and offline channels like print and OOH. Experience with key luxury partners (e.g., Condé Nast, NYT, JC Decaux) and a passion for measurement, data, and analytics are highly valued.

As a strategic growth driver, you will identify new opportunities and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with client objectives. You will also lead and inspire a highly capable team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and excellence while adapting to evolving client needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between Publicis Media and the client.
• Direct the development, presentation, and maintenance of brand media plans, including objectives, strategic initiatives, updates, and point-of-views (POVs) on proposals.
• Provide timely and accurate direction to buyers and planners, ensuring all media executions adhere to agreed-upon strategies and are properly communicated to the client.
• Partner with internal teams and other Publicis Media accounts to develop insights into brand extensions through evaluations and recommendations of cross-platform and merchandising concepts.
• Ensure the client receives full value from Publicis Media’s resources within the parameters of the service/compensation agreement.
• Provide leadership and direction to the account team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Take a leading role in client ideation and creativity, partnering with creative, digital, and other agencies.
• Lead new business activity as required, including pitch planning teams.
• Ensure a robust training program is in place for all team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of media experience with extensive planning knowledge.
• Superior client service experience with a proven ability to provide strategic media plans.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience across all media types (national, local, direct, OOH).
• Ability to anticipate and quickly assess continually changing client needs and adapt resources and strategies accordingly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate data into viable business solutions to enhance strategies and meet deliverables.
• Strong leadership ability to drive the team to deliver results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and 401K plans.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Family-forming assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $265,000.00 annually. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.