Associate Vice President, Strategy

Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels. The Client Solutions AVP is responsible for leading high-profile client relationships and managing a team of up to 30 digital media experts. As a client leader, you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior clients and maintain relationships at the CMO level. You’ll also be a thought leader – solving client marketing challenges, overseeing development of sophisticated marketing & media plans, and leveraging data to develop insights and drive business results. As a senior leader at Kepler, you’ll also be responsible for growing the Client Services organization, developing industry-leading media approaches and frameworks, identifying and codifying best practices, and refining Kepler’s unique approach to planning, client management, and media deployment.

Responsibilities

Be the senior point of contact for assigned client portfolio, with accountability for client success; interface and lead discussions with senior client leadership (CMO level) regularly; Partner with senior stakeholders in the client organization to understand their business goals, marketing objectives, and competitive constraints, and lead the development of digital strategies to address these areas; Directly lead a team of 15-30 and, as a senior leader, provide strategic guidance and thought leadership across Kepler’s functional teams; Be a strategic expert on digital media planning, tactics and measurement – driving a structured approach to planning, tactic selection, partner negotiation, campaign design, and measurement; Inspire, coach, and mentor staff across multiple disciplines

Requirements

A “roll up your sleeves” approach; Deep understanding of marketing and the ad tech ecosystem; Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor staff

Nice to have

10-15+ years experience in digital advertising account management, marketing strategy/consulting, direct marketing, digital acquisition, and/or brand management; Strong client presence; experience building relationships and driving change at senior levels within enterprise organizations; Experience leading cross-functional teams, both directly and indirectly, with proven ability to develop junior and mid-level staff; Ability to apply innovative thinking to solve complex marketing challenges; Process and detail oriented; takes a “roll up your sleeves” approach to leadership and best practice development; Ability to contribute as a senior leader in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-based environment; BA/BS degree is preferred

Benefits

Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 15% ($27,000 - $29,250); Healthcare/Dental/Vision; Unlimited PTO; 401k Contributions; $75/mo Wellness Stipend; $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend; $50/mo Internet Stipend; $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend; $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend; One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend; Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave; Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year