SVP Group Account Director

Monks

New York, New York, United StatesHybrid

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Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ). About the Role As SVP, Group Account Director, you are the executive lead for one of our most strategically important client relationships. You operate at the intersection of enterprise partnership, commercial growth, operational leadership, creative production excellence, and AI driven transformation. You are both the commercial owner of the business and the architect of its AI enabled evolution. In a fast moving, collaborative environment, you build senior level trust, diagnose complex business challenges, and design AI enabled operating models that drive measurable impact. You ensure fiscal health, production excellence, and long term growth while shaping how we deliver through scalable, AI powered workflows. This role requires a strategic operator who sees transformation opportunities early and knows how to convert innovation into revenue, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Responsibilities: Executive Client Leadership and Transformation Align integrated marketing, creative, and production ecosystems to client business priorities and growth objectives Ensure programs drive measurable brand impact, commercial performance, and operational advantage across channels Act as executive sponsor for high impact initiatives, providing strategic oversight and cross functional alignment Orchestrate creative, media, technology, data, and AI capabilities to deliver differentiated, connected solutions Elevate the conversation from outputs to outcomes, positioning integrated delivery as a competitive advantage for the client Commercial and Strategic Growth Deliver against revenue, margin, and operational KPIs Expand footprint across business units, channels, and services Shape AI differentiated proposals, RFP responses, and growth strategies Lead pricing strategy and commercial negotiations Identify and convert AI enabled upsell and cross sell opportunities People and Leadership Lead and develop senior account leaders and cross functional teams Elevate AI fluency and foster a culture of experimentation and accountability Drive collaboration across regions and disciplines Build a sustainable leadership pipeline across the account About You The essentials: 15+ years in senior marketing or agency leadership roles Proven success managing and growing multi million dollar global accounts Deep understanding of marketing and production workflows Demonstrated experience translating business challenges into AI enabled solutions Experience leading transformation, workflow redesign, or enterprise change initiatives Strong executive presence with C level stakeholders Commercially sharp and operationally rigorous Experienced people leader Success Is Measured By Revenue growth and margin expansion Executive level client trust and retention Scaled adoption of AI with measurable business impact Expansion across services and business units Operational efficiency and production scalability High performing, engaged teams At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KW1 What We Offer Benefits Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here ! Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !) This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Salary Range: $220,000 — $260,000 USD About Monks Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

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