SVP Agency - Full-time / Part-time

IN Marketing Services is the marketing division of Advantage Sales and Marketing, the largest Sales and Marketing Agency in North America. Our focus is on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more. We formed close relationships with leading brand and the retailers that matter most. After all, the point is purchase.

Job Purpose This position requires an individual who can build an infrastructure for rapidly changing and growing marketing services agency by thinking strategically while also being able to ‘roll up their sleeves' and drive flawless execution, as one of the key managers of the company. This individual will play a pivotal role in the design and management of client programs/contracts at retail chains nationwide, thus past experience in retail sales, marketing, and working for an agency and/or channel management is required. In addition, this position will partner with new business development team to support the close of new business deals. Job Responsibilities Retain and grow all client relationships Team leadership Infrastructure building Set expectations and interface closely with all stakeholders on the Executive Leadership Team Strategize and drive formal client program reviews; manage to all client/contract expectations Oversee management of staff priorities, workload balancing/utilization, employee recognition/rewards and routine staff professional development to keep turnover at a minimum and staff morale high Ensure proper performance tracking and reporting systems are in place Job Requirements B.S. required, MBA preferred General management: 10+ years managing client expectations either personally or through a team; Previous experience with managing 10+ direct reports; reporting directly to Executive Level Full P&L: 10+ years successfully managing a P&L, budgeting and forecasting Proven track record of success growing a business or growing responsibility within an organization Experience with major retail chains such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and/or experience in consumer package goods industry Key Competencies Dealing with Ambiguity Business Acumen Command skills Creativity Customer/client focus Decision quality Motivating others Learning on the fly Negotiating Organizing Perspective Political Savvy Priority setting Problem solving Process management Drive for results Strategic agility