{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2ac9387921ce8cd504254a8f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ac9387921ce8cd504254a8f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ac9387921ce8cd504254a8f","title":"Senior Client Leader","description":"The Senior Client Leader will report to a Supervisor, Associate Director, or Director of Client Leadership and may manage Client Coordinators and/or Client Leaders. The Senior Client Leader is the primary agency contact for key clients within the team; responsible for managing and maximizing results for client's marketing programs, and sound financial management across the entire client P&L. This person is charged to integrate best practices within the industry and provides focused direction to the client team in all day-to-day business activity. The SCL will lead low-level risk mitigation/conflict resolution and manage larger, more complex, and higher profile projects. The person in this position will gain, share, and apply subject matter marketing expertise to maximize the client’s experience. In this role, the Senior Client Leader will manage projects from estimating, scheduling and management of the work through the project lifecycle. This person will strive for project excellence with varying oversight from the senior team. Client Leaders become a key internal and client team member, with shared responsibility for one or several different client teams/partnerships.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nTeam Management\n\nLead strategic development for campaigns and projects with Supervisor+ guidance for more complex projects/campaigns\n\nBuild high value relationships with day-to-day contacts, internal, vendor and client relationships\n\nLead cross-functional team involvement on client SOW for client projects with Supervisor+ guidance for more complex projects\n\nDemonstrate clear understanding of team dynamics and individual working styles to optimize day to day workflow.\n\nAlert leadership if client or agency actions/requests stray beyond scope of work, and help engage in contingency planning to recommend solutions\n\nActively manage and council direct reports, including onboarding, monitoring of workload, job performance and growth opportunities\n\nMentors and develops team members\n\nManage multiple client project budgets & client scope with sound financial practices in mind\n\nWork as conduit between client’s finance systems and Blue Chip’s finance team to ensure budget accuracy.\n\nDevelop client scopes of work including estimates for projects under $50K\n\nDemonstrate basic knowledge and understanding the finance process and P&L management\n\nProactively monitor actual hours vs SOW estimate and reports pacing to senior leaders.\n\nManage cross-functional client team hours to maintain profitability.\n\nSupport senior leaders to work with client and internal departments to identify and secure client budgets, as necessary\n\nSupports the team in administration of vendor financial management\n\nIf project has a third-party cost, manage the invoice/PO process; ensure the invoices are within budget and properly coded.\n\nResolve vendor financial management problems independently\n\nClient Relationship & Communication\n\nAssigned to Junior, Mid-Level and some Senior-Level clients by the VP/Director, based on availability and expertise/capability, responsibilities may go beyond a single specific client or client team\n\nDevelop trusted relationships with clients, gaining understanding of professional/personal motivations and influence\n\nEnsure proactive management communication including agendas, client status reports and conference reports and follow up communications, are orchestrated on a timely basis\n\nPartner with senior leaders in Client Leadership to develop client business SWOT that informs the business plan\n\nEducate the agency about the client's business and marketing challenges at the brand/product level\n\nDemonstrate a deep understanding of our client's business and marketing challenges at the brand, category, and industry levels\n\nDeliver added-value ideas to client counterparts on individual projects and across client's business\n\nDevelop competitive analysis and industry trend reports where appropriate\n\nSupport next level in client strategic leadership and agency growth initiatives\n\nPresentations\n\nLead the development of presentation materials\n\nDeliver clear and effective presentations to junior, mid and some senior-level clients, as necessary\n\nArticulate agency POV & craft storylines with guidance from senior leadership\n\nProject Management\n\nMust demonstrate mastery of Client Leader project management skills and abilities\n\nAct as key agency communication hub with internal team(s) and external client communication driving for full clarity as needed during the five (5) basic phases of the Project life cycle:\n\nPlanning, Initiation, Development, review and approval, Activation & Execution, Financial Reconciliation, and audit\n\nManage details of large Integrated Campaigns/projects, or smaller more tactical assignments\n\nUnderstands managing deadlines, deliverables, and timing throughout the project lifecycle (plan, develop, produce, test, etc.)\n\nWorks with SME's to resource and develop effective project plans, timelines, etc.\n\nSupport next level in client strategic leadership and agency growth initiatives\n\nUse knowledge of agency process to lead direct reports in tactical execution across all individual client projects\n\nSupport next level in client strategic leadership and agency growth initiatives\n\nDevelop plans to resolve difficult project or account-related issues\n\nAbility to drive digital, web development and print production process\n\nLead cross-functional team management\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required\n\nAt least 3-5 years of experience in account services including planning, managing, and activating marketing plans for B2C and/or B2B clients\n\nAgency experience in marketing, advertising and related fields required\n\nCPG experience preferred\n\nExperience in digital marketing and social media is preferred\n\nWorking knowledge of digital brand marketing required\n\nPrior experience managing others preferred\n\n401K Contributions\n\nFlexible PTO Policy & Generous Holiday Schedule\n\nRewards & Recognition Program\n\nBonus Eligibility\n\nSummer Hours\n\nThe pay range for this position in Illinois is expected to be between $70,000 to $85,000 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective considerations\n\nBlue Chip is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates unique perspectives. We infuse DE&I principles into our campaigns, ensuring representation, cultural sensitivity, and authenticity, creating messages that resonate with diverse audiences and fostering an inclusive marketing landscape\n\nJob Summary\nThe Senior Client Leader will report to a Supervisor, Associate Director, or Director of Client Leadership and may manage Client Coordinators and/or Client Leaders. The Senior Client Leader is the primary agency contact for key clients within the team; responsible for managing and maximizing results for client's marketing programs, and sound financial management across the entire client P&L. This person is charged to integrate best practices within the industry and provides focused direction to the client team in all day-to-day business activity. The SCL will lead low-level risk mitigation/conflict resolution and manage larger, more complex, and higher profile projects. The person in this position will gain, share, and apply subject matter marketing expertise to maximize the client’s experience. In this role, the Senior Client Leader will manage projects from estimating, scheduling and management of the work through the project lifecycle. This person will strive for project excellence with varying oversight from the senior team. Client Leaders become a key internal and client team member, with shared responsibility for one or several different client teams/partnerships.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nTeam Management\n\nLead strategic development for campaigns and projects with Supervisor+ guidance for more complex projects/campaigns\n\nBuild high value relationships with day-to-day contacts, internal, vendor and client relationships\n\nLead cross-functional team involvement on client SOW for client projects with Supervisor+ guidance for more complex projects\n\nDemonstrate clear understanding of team dynamics and individual working styles to optimize day to day workflow.\n\nAlert leadership if client or agency actions/requests stray beyond scope of work, and help engage in contingency planning to recommend solutions\n\nActively manage and council direct reports, including onboarding, monitoring of workload, job performance and growth opportunities\n\nMentors and develops team members\n\nFinancial Management\n\nManage multiple client project budgets & client scope with sound financial practices in mind\n\nWork as conduit between client’s finance systems and Blue Chip’s finance team to ensure budget accuracy.\n\nDevelop client scopes of work including estimates for projects under $50K\n\nDemonstrate basic knowledge and understanding the finance process and P&L management\n\nProactively monitor actual hours vs SOW estimate and reports pacing to senior leaders.\n\nManage cross-functional client team hours to maintain profitability.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Automatic Data Processing","rawCompany":"automatic data processing","city":"Northbrook","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-20T03:31:50.404Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2021.00","title":"Marketing Managers","slug":"marketing-managers"},{"code":"11-2011.00","title":"Advertising and Promotions Managers","slug":"advertising-and-promotions-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541810","title":"Advertising Agencies","slug":"advertising-agencies"},{"code":"541613","title":"Marketing Consulting Services","slug":"marketing-consulting-services"},{"code":"541820","title":"Public Relations Agencies","slug":"public-relations-agencies"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Client Leader","description":"The Senior Client Leader will report to a Supervisor, Associate Director, or Director of Client Leadership and may manage Client Coordinators and/or Client Leaders. 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Client Leaders become a key internal and client team member, with shared responsibility for one or several different client teams/partnerships.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nTeam Management\n\nLead strategic development for campaigns and projects with Supervisor+ guidance for more complex projects/campaigns\n\nBuild high value relationships with day-to-day contacts, internal, vendor and client relationships\n\nLead cross-functional team involvement on client SOW for client projects with Supervisor+ guidance for more complex projects\n\nDemonstrate clear understanding of team dynamics and individual working styles to optimize day to day workflow.\n\nAlert leadership if client or agency actions/requests stray beyond scope of work, and help engage in contingency planning to recommend solutions\n\nActively manage and council direct reports, including onboarding, monitoring of workload, job performance and growth opportunities\n\nMentors and develops team members\n\nManage multiple client project budgets & client scope with sound financial practices in mind\n\nWork as conduit between client’s finance systems and Blue Chip’s finance team to ensure budget accuracy.\n\nDevelop client scopes of work including estimates for projects under $50K\n\nDemonstrate basic knowledge and understanding the finance process and P&L management\n\nProactively monitor actual hours vs SOW estimate and reports pacing to senior leaders.\n\nManage cross-functional client team hours to maintain profitability.\n\nSupport senior leaders to work with client and internal departments to identify and secure client budgets, as necessary\n\nSupports the team in administration of vendor financial management\n\nIf project has a third-party cost, manage the invoice/PO process; ensure the invoices are within budget and properly coded.\n\nResolve vendor financial management problems independently\n\nClient Relationship & Communication\n\nAssigned to Junior, Mid-Level and some Senior-Level clients by the VP/Director, based on availability and expertise/capability, responsibilities may go beyond a single specific client or client team\n\nDevelop trusted relationships with clients, gaining understanding of professional/personal motivations and influence\n\nEnsure proactive management communication including agendas, client status reports and conference reports and follow up communications, are orchestrated on a timely basis\n\nPartner with senior leaders in Client Leadership to develop client business SWOT that informs the business plan\n\nEducate the agency about the client's business and marketing challenges at the brand/product level\n\nDemonstrate a deep understanding of our client's business and marketing challenges at the brand, category, and industry levels\n\nDeliver added-value ideas to client counterparts on individual projects and across client's business\n\nDevelop competitive analysis and industry trend reports where appropriate\n\nSupport next level in client strategic leadership and agency growth initiatives\n\nPresentations\n\nLead the development of presentation materials\n\nDeliver clear and effective presentations to junior, mid and some senior-level clients, as necessary\n\nArticulate agency POV & craft storylines with guidance from senior leadership\n\nProject Management\n\nMust demonstrate mastery of Client Leader project management skills and abilities\n\nAct as key agency communication hub with internal team(s) and external client communication driving for full clarity as needed during the five (5) basic phases of the Project life cycle:\n\nPlanning, Initiation, Development, review and approval, Activation & Execution, Financial Reconciliation, and audit\n\nManage details of large Integrated Campaigns/projects, or smaller more tactical assignments\n\nUnderstands managing deadlines, deliverables, and timing throughout the project lifecycle (plan, develop, produce, test, etc.)\n\nWorks with SME's to resource and develop effective project plans, timelines, etc.\n\nSupport next level in client strategic leadership and agency growth initiatives\n\nUse knowledge of agency process to lead direct reports in tactical execution across all individual client projects\n\nSupport next level in client strategic leadership and agency growth initiatives\n\nDevelop plans to resolve difficult project or account-related issues\n\nAbility to drive digital, web development and print production process\n\nLead cross-functional team management\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required\n\nAt least 3-5 years of experience in account services including planning, managing, and activating marketing plans for B2C and/or B2B clients\n\nAgency experience in marketing, advertising and related fields required\n\nCPG experience preferred\n\nExperience in digital marketing and social media is preferred\n\nWorking knowledge of digital brand marketing required\n\nPrior experience managing others preferred\n\n401K Contributions\n\nFlexible PTO Policy & Generous Holiday Schedule\n\nRewards & Recognition Program\n\nBonus Eligibility\n\nSummer Hours\n\nThe pay range for this position in Illinois is expected to be between $70,000 to $85,000 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective considerations\n\nBlue Chip is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates unique perspectives. We infuse DE&I principles into our campaigns, ensuring representation, cultural sensitivity, and authenticity, creating messages that resonate with diverse audiences and fostering an inclusive marketing landscape\n\nJob Summary\nThe Senior Client Leader will report to a Supervisor, Associate Director, or Director of Client Leadership and may manage Client Coordinators and/or Client Leaders. The Senior Client Leader is the primary agency contact for key clients within the team; responsible for managing and maximizing results for client's marketing programs, and sound financial management across the entire client P&L. This person is charged to integrate best practices within the industry and provides focused direction to the client team in all day-to-day business activity. The SCL will lead low-level risk mitigation/conflict resolution and manage larger, more complex, and higher profile projects. The person in this position will gain, share, and apply subject matter marketing expertise to maximize the client’s experience. In this role, the Senior Client Leader will manage projects from estimating, scheduling and management of the work through the project lifecycle. This person will strive for project excellence with varying oversight from the senior team. 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