Director, Client Leadership - Temporary Worker

Job Description:

**Temporary role starting ASAP through EOY, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a full-time position in 2027.

**Remote and/or hybrid, depending on location and whether the role remains temporary or converts to a full-time position.

**Flexibility to work EST is required.

**W-2 only.

**Candidates with experience in CPG and/or beverage brands, as well as strong omnichannel and experiential marketing expertise, are encouraged to apply.

**Advertising agency experience is required.

About Dentsu Creative:

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, business and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with Dentsu's Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer integrated Growth Solutions.

Job Description:

This role will report into the VP, Account Management. A successful candidate will champion strategically and creatively sharp work, be a true partner to clients, show a passion for the brand and category, and easily navigate an ever-evolving environment. 

Key Accountabilities

· Lead integrated marketing initiatives across multiple channels, ensuring seamless execution of omnichannel campaigns and brand activations.

· Partner with creative, production, strategy, and experiential teams to bring large-scale consumer experiences and event activations to market.

· Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, providing guidance on campaign development, experiential marketing programs, shopper marketing initiatives, and consumer engagement opportunities.

· Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and client expectations are met.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders within a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.

· Support the planning and execution of event activations, experiential programs, sponsorships, sampling initiatives, and other consumer-facing marketing efforts.

Person Specification

· 7+ years of account management experience within an advertising, integrated marketing, or brand experience agency environment.

· Proven experience leading omnichannel marketing programs, including digital, social, experiential, shopper, and traditional marketing channels.

· Experience managing complex client relationships and delivering integrated marketing solutions from strategy through execution.

· Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including creative, strategy, media, production, and experiential disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience supporting Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands.

· Beverage industry experience is strongly preferred.

· Experience developing and executing experiential marketing programs, event activations, brand experiences, sponsorships, sampling programs, and consumer engagement initiatives.

· Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment supporting large, national brands.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly as business needs evolve.

Additional Information:

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The hourly pay range for this position is $74.27 - $99.08. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:

New York

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Temporary

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