Vice President Account Director

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Responsibilities

• Eloquently articulate our views on digital business philosophies and keep clients updated on industry context
• Sell new project ideas that align with client goals, both customer and brand
• Maintain a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry and how customer needs are adapting
• Inspire clients with strong storytelling skills—engaging, thoughtful, and compelling
• Partner with clients and capability partners to build active brands
• Own the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets, and investments—ensuring mutual understanding and agreement on key financial responsibilities
• Develop team members by coaching, training, and identifying areas for growth—offering direct and consistent feedback and encouraging learning from mistakes
• Willingness to travel as needed

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—strong on both IQ and EQ, adept at reading data and clients
• Superb communication and presentation skills—articulate, straightforward, engaging, and effective
• Effective time-management, impeccable organization, and flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
• Proven project management and performance management skills—ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and foster collaboration
• 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

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $166,000.00/Annually. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.