Associate Vice President, Client Engagement

We're looking for an experienced Associate Vice President with economic development and/or public interest experience to lead client relationships and drive marketing programs that create measurable business impact. This is an ideal role for an integrated marketer who thrives in complexity. You'll serve as the strategic and operational lead across a curated portfolio of client accounts with a specific emphasis on economic development and public interest, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional work while building trusted client relationships. Many of our clients operate in highly nuanced industries, including economic development, public sector, tourism, and public interest initiatives. Success in this role requires someone who can quickly understand complex subject matter, distill it into clear strategic recommendations, and help clients navigate challenging business opportunities. This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day strategic and operational lead for a portfolio of integrated client accounts; Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders; Lead client meetings, presentations, and planning sessions; Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to create additional value; Lead cross-functional teams spanning strategy, creative, paid media, PR and communications, social media, analytics, digital, and program delivery; Translate complex business objectives into integrated marketing strategies and actionable plans; Connect workstreams across disciplines to ensure campaigns are cohesive, effective, and aligned to business goals; Help clients understand sophisticated marketing recommendations through clear, concise communication; Bring clarity to ambiguity by simplifying complex topics into compelling recommendations and plans; Own account financial performance, including budgets management – tracking and reporting, forecasting and hours projections, scopes of work and invoicing; Partner closely with program delivery team to ensure work is delivered on time, on budget, and at a high standard; Balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail; Identify opportunities for account growth and contribute to long-term client success

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading integrated marketing engagements with increasing levels of strategic responsibility; Experience in economic development or other public interest sectors, particularly within the state of Ohio; Outstanding listening skills, written and spoken communication skills and presentation abilities; Proven ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling, digestible narratives for diverse audiences; Experience managing account financials, including budgets, forecasting, scopes of work, and profitability; Comfortable working across multiple industries and quickly becoming fluent in complex subject matter; Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship; Must live near Columbus, OH

Benefits

Open PTO; Flexible work hours and remote work; Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day; Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; Life insurance and disability benefits; 401k program with employer matching; 6 weeks paid parental leave; Employee bonus referrals; Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included); and lots more