Vice President, Client Strategy and Planning

Company DescriptionWith a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.Job DescriptionThe Vice President, Client Strategy will drive seamless execution of integrated client bound and internal workstreams, while serving as a strategic client partner and shaping the narrative of how Publicis delivers on the CPG account’s business promise.ResponsibilitiesCross functional leadership & execution: Lead integrated campaign workstreams simultaneously, coordinating across creative, media, analytics and client teams to deliver flawless executionStrategic client relationship development & narrative building: Develop and present quarterly strategic business reviews that demonstrate clear ROI and identify 2-3 growth opportunities per sessionMeasurable Outcome: Secure client approval for 75% of recommended strategic initiatives, resulting in expanded scope of work and deeper partnership positioningClient interface & issue resolution: Serve as day-to-day contact for client stakeholders, resolving operational issues without EVP escalationSuccess MetricsDrive organic account growth through strategic recommendations and expanded service offeringsImprove project effectiveness and efficiency through seamless cross-functional coordination and resource optimizationDrive strategic influence & partnership, achieving “trusted advisor and partner” status across client and creative teamsQualifications10+ years media and management experience in progressive levels of responsibility, preferably in the media planning and/or business development spaceStrong systems management; adept at orchestrating and executing, cross functionally across client, media and creativeStrategic storytelling ability; ability to shape the story of how Publicis delivers on the CPG account's business promiseEnd to end workstream stewardship, from brief to post performanceAdditional InformationStarcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan pensation Range: $156,560 - $224,910 annually. 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 10/15/2025.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact . 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Created: 2025-09-24