Client Director

Placement Type: Permanent Salary: $100,000-120,000 Salary plus yearly bonus Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 We are looking for an experienced, high-impact Client Director to join our vibrant Chicago office. As a key leader in the rapidly expanding US arm of our global, independent agency, you won't just manage accounts-you'll be a strategic architect for some of the world's most iconic brands, with a strong focus on branding/identity and CPG. The Role in Detail You are a proactive leader ready to hit the ground running.

Splitting your focus between Chicago and European offices, you will act as a trusted partner and "critical friend" to senior clients, ensuring we don't just meet expectations, but redefine them. Relationship Architect: Maintain and deepen C-suite relationships, ensuring long-term loyalty and partnership. Growth Driver: Identify untapped opportunities, lead winning pitches, and take commercial responsibility for account scaling.

Global Collaborator: Seamlessly manage complex projects across time zones, uniting strategy and creative teams Mentor & Coach: Nurture the next generation of client services talent, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth. Who You Are You thrive in the "thinking" as much as the "doing." You aren't just checking boxes; you're providing action-oriented direction that inspires creative and strategic breakthroughs. A Compelling Communicator: You possess the gravitas to persuade internal teams and the charisma to lead a boardroom.

Culturally Obsessed: You live and breathe marketing trends and cultural shifts, bringing that "outside-in" knowledge to every client conversation. Operationally Elite: You juggle multiple high-stakes workstreams with ease, ensuring every project is delivered with precision and flair. Empathetic Leader: You believe in bringing out the best in others and take pride in the development of your team.

REQUIREMENTS Experience: Proven track record in a global agency setting, ideally within the CPG sector. Expertise: Deep knowledge of the branding lifecycle-from high-level strategy and design to activation and comms. Commercial Savvy: Expert-level management of client budgets, forecasting, and P&L.

Leadership: Significant experience managing senior-level stakeholders and direct reports. Reporting to: Managing Director (US) LI-JM5 Client Description Global Agency