Harrison and Star

Executive Director, Client Business Leadership

Harrison and Star$150K — $300K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in media agency and brand-side roles
  • Experience managing global multi-brand businesses
  • Proven track record in business transformation and delivering results
  • Strong strategic media planning expertise
  • Hands-on knowledge of media budgeting and technology

Responsibilities

  • Instill a culture of transformation through innovative media strategies
  • Resolve complex issues using critical thinking and business acumen
  • Proactively identify and address root causes of challenges
  • Guide fast-paced agency teams and pivot strategies as needed
  • Manage and prioritize multiple campaigns effectively
  • Recruit, lead, and develop high-performing teams

Benefits

  • Report directly to senior leadership in a collaborative environment
  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth
  • Freedom to work with a large global team
  • Support for personal passions alongside professional goals
  • Emphasis on client satisfaction and feedback metrics
Full Job Description
Agency:
PHd

Job Function:
Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction:
Account Management

Job Description:
PHD/Omnicom Media Group is seeking a Client Business Lead for the US & Canada. We are responsible for the clients media planning and buying in three regions - US&C, LATAM and EMEA.

The client agency leadership role is one of the most exciting and transformative within the industry. The individual who fills this role works as the guiding hand in crafting a vision for how all channels drive the business, leads the team to ensure the vision comes to life, delivers ongoing thought leadership and training, and continually supports an integrated agency model.

The account is a true partnership with our clients. Together we push each other into exciting territories and orchestrate strategic approaches around culture, content, tech, and data relationships that fuel how the brands navigate the landscape today and tomorrow. Transparency and trust with our clients is paramount.

Leading with empathy is a must. Taking time to ensure our talent is thriving is critical to maintaining our reputation. Our teams have a strong appetite for emerging media, pop-culture, education, and have a strong passion for all lines of the clients business. Our toolbox is ever expanding, and the right mix of people is key to keeping us (client & PHD) ahead of the curve, evolving the business through innovative solutions and driving results.

THE ROLE

The leader for this role must focus on action:

Instill a culture of transformation: Proven track record of driving innovation and creativity through media strategies - drive cultural relevance, understand how to operate hyper locally, and ensure that operations are flawless
Strong critical thinker with robust business acumen: Skilled in resolving complex issues involving people, processes, and systems using logic and common sense
Solution-oriented: Proactively identifies root causes of problems, rather than merely addressing symptoms
Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments: Quickly pivoting and guiding agency teams effectively
Many spinning plates, no problem: Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests and campaigns simultaneously
Develop a strong team: Demonstrate success in recruiting, leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams

Required Experience

15+ years of experience in media agency and brand-side leadership roles
Management of global multi-brand/IAT businesses and growing successful teams for complex, fast-moving accounts.
Experience consulting and guiding CMO and senior marketers towards new thinking
Success in a leadership role, developing business transformation, and delivering results
Strong strategic media planning and marketplace expertise, including large-scale investment strategies (Upfront, JBPs)
Hands-on knowledge of annual planning and major media budgeting methodologies
Working knowledge of media technology (ad serving, programmatic, data, cleanrooms, etc.)
Ability to be flexible and respond quickly to requests

What You Can Expect:

You will report directly to the PHD US Chief Client Officer & the client Global Business Lead
Responsible for bringing together the US & Canada for a unified approach
You're encouraged to be an active voice in our leadership community at PHD
The chance to grow the agency, yourself, and your team
Freedom to collaborate with over 4,000 colleagues in 80+ offices worldwide
A place that cares about your personal passions as much as we do your work

Measuring Success:

Client satisfaction

Delivering against client business objectives
Feedback as measured by The Referral Rating & client satisfaction survey

Product

Integration & use of Omni
Leveraging and scaling market-leading practices

As a result of delivering the above, OMG is expected to grow revenue and improve employee engagement.New York: $150,000.00-$300,000.00

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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