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Vice President, Account Director

Publicis Groupe


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121315 - 121315
Posted: 29 September 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Description

A global creative constellation built for whats nextuniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide.

Leo is HI AI: Human Insight Human Ideas Human Impactsupercharged by the data and technology to move faster go further and deliver everywhere.

Leo brings together 15000 people across 90 countries combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.

Overview

Why Leo

At Leo we believe creativity has the power to move people businesses and culture. Our HumanKind philosophy guides how we partner with clients develop our people and create meaningful work that drives impact. The VP Account Director role is responsible for leading client relationships business planning team development account growth and operational excellence while helping foster a collaborative and inspiring agency culture.

Responsibilities

AtLeo Chicago were looking for aVP Account Directorto lead an iconic high-visibilityQSR brandand help shape work that reaches millions of consumers every day.

This is an opportunity for a proven agency leader who thrives at the intersection of client partnership strategic leadership creative excellence and growth. Youll lead a high-performing team influence marketing and business strategy strengthen senior client relationships and drive integrated work that delivers measurable results. The role also contributes to agency growth talent development and the HumanKind culture that defines Leo.

Qualifications

What Were Looking For

Required Experience

  • DirectQSR agency experience
  • National promotions and product launches
  • Integrated campaigns spanning creative digital social media and CRM
  • Retail local-market and franchisee marketing
  • Experience leading large fast-moving businesses with high volumes of work and accelerated timelines
  • Proven success building trusted senior client relationships
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here

You are:

  • A strategic thinker and decisive leader
  • A trusted advisor who can influence senior clients and agency partners
  • Passionate about great creative and strong business results
  • Energized by fast-paced work and complex challenges
  • Committed to mentoring talent and elevating those around you
  • Motivated by growth innovation and the pursuit of whats next
Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were better together and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage dental vision disability 401K as well as parental and family care leave family forming assistance tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically please contact

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $121315.00 - USD $174300.00/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. 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 10/26/2026.

Required Experience:

Exec


About Company

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more

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