Vice President, Lifestyle

Job Description

Ketchum, a global communications consultancy, is seeking a Vice President to work on a well-known retail client. The ideal candidate will drive projects and programs forward, communicate effectively with clients, and manage teams and budgets on sizable accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary contact to clients and provide strategic guidance.
• Troubleshoot client problems and seek senior management input.
• Motivate team members and encourage training and development.
• Represent agency in client-integrated meetings.
• Lead account teams effectively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials.
• Manage account financials.
• Participate in new business programming and presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of large agency and/or public relations experience, ideally within the Retail space.
• Proven track record in building strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience as a team leader.
• Direct experience in building and managing teams.

What Ketchum Offers:

• Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the office
• Robust benefits program, effective within 30 days of hire
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Recognition Program
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule
• Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement