Harrison and Star

Executive Director, Client Business Lead

Harrison and Star$150K — $250K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in account management or related fields
  • Proven track record in client relationship management
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong business acumen with budget management expertise
  • Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions
  • Expertise in consumer-centric strategies particularly in retail, eCommerce, or entertainment
  • Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Omni to drive targeted audience activation and creative planning
  • Manage and nurture relationships with senior-level clients
  • Develop global partnerships for unified client management
  • Spearhead initiatives for new business development and client education
  • Ensure cross-functional teams deliver innovative solutions for clients
  • Oversee financial transparency and revenue goal achievement
  • Identify and execute revenue growth opportunities within the client base

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership
  • Involvement in a major consumer-centric project
  • Focus on career development and progression for team members
  • Supportive company culture emphasizing collaboration and values
  • Work-life balance with a structured in-office policy
Full Job Description
Agency:
Omnicom Media

Job Function:
Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction:
Account Management

Job Description:
Overview

As OM continues to expand our portfolio of strategic client wins and partnerships, we are excited to be recruiting for positions that will be part of a massive consumer-centric, technology and innovative client we are onboarding!

Summary

As a Executive Director, you are a key member of the organization, collaborating closely with executive leadership (Managing Director, CEO, CFO) and strategic business unit (SBU) leads. Your primary role is to strengthen client relationships-both internally and externally-by showcasing the value of the company's offerings and driving business growth through exceptional client service. In partnership with the Managing Director, you also play a critical role in managing various administrative responsibilities for your team, including talent management, succession planning, and performance reviews. Oversee financial responsibilities such as P&L oversight and salary management are also key components of your role.

Responsibilities

Learn and utilize Omni, in order to effectively leverage our people-based marketing platform to drive targeted audience activation, develop creative channel planning ideas, analyze digital content inventory, and contribute to the overall success of our marketing efforts.
Manage relationships with senior-level clients, actively seeking out opportunities that deliver added value. Your focus is on nurturing long-term partnerships, identifying growth areas, and consistently aligning with the client's evolving needs.
Develop and strengthen relationships with global counterparts to ensure a seamless and unified approach to client management across borders.
Spearhead key initiatives such as new business development, training seminars, and client education sessions. These projects contribute to the overall growth of the agency and position the company as a thought leader in the industry.
Provide input and leadership help ensure that cross-functional teams are aligned in delivering innovative, results-driven solutions that enhance client success.
Accountable for ensuring financial transparency and meeting revenue goals across all client accounts, reporting directly to senior management. This includes financial oversight across multiple disciplines to ensure alignment with the company's financial objectives.
Responsible for identifying and executing opportunities to increase revenue within your existing client base. Working closely with SBUs (Strategic Business Units), you drive expansion opportunities to maximize the value of each client relationship.
Responsible for the staffing needs of your group. In collaboration with the Managing Director, you also manage the group's salary budgets, ensuring financial alignment while supporting growth and team needs.
Build and lead a high-performing team by attracting and retaining top talent. A key focus is on career development and progression, ensuring that the best people stay engaged and continue to grow within the organization.
Leading by example, you reinforce the company's values, philosophies, and best practices. You are a role model for fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, and your leadership contributes to the development of a strong company culture.

Experience

Strong Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Effective Client Management: Track record of successfully managing client relationships, driving satisfaction, and achieving growth.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams, working towards shared goals.
Business Accountability: Exceptional business acumen, delivering results, managing budgets, and driving financial success.
Strategic Insight: Ability to provide valuable insights and thought leadership, translating complex data into actionable strategies.
Retail/eCommerce/Entertainment experience
Relevant post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experienceCalifornia, New York: $150,000.00-$250,000.00

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

About Harrison and Star

Harrison and Star is a healthcare advertising agency that provides marketing and advertising services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a range of services including brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, and market research. Harrison and Star was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Learn more about Harrison and Star
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1986
NASDAQ

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