The Vice President (VP) will join the senior leadership team including the CEO and other VP, contributing to the agency’s growth and client success. With a strong background in both business development and marketing, the VP will successfully market the agency globally and lead digital marketing service offerings, including social media. The Vice President will oversee 8-10 high-profile client campaigns, ensuring profitability, client satisfaction, and long-term retention while simultaneously driving significant revenue growth.
The Vice President will directly manage and mentor a team of 3-4 professionals, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and internal development. A key aspect of the role will be bringing and leveraging a strong network of key opinion leaders to fuel new business development while also working to maintain and strengthen existing relationships. Strategic leadership will be essential in securing new business, driving revenue expansion, and maintaining a competitive edge to ensure the agency’s continued success on a global scale.
Essential Job Function (duties include but are not limited to the following):
· Effectively market the agency, driving FITZ & CO forward to meet our strategic goals
· Identify, pursue and close new business leads, achieving a mid-six-figure goal
· Strategize expansion of service offerings and improve efficiencies in execution
· Bring a network of KOLs and maintain the agency’s network
· Proactively assess client satisfaction and devise and implement solutions to issues
· Oversee execution of marketing and PR campaigns for international clients and ensure other offerings such as audience development, social media, digital strategy, VIP, and events are managed profitably to scope
· Develop and implement outreach strategies to the press and other target constituencies
· Manage team by setting clear goals, troubleshooting any challenges that arise, and communicating regularly with direct reports, ensuring job satisfaction and retention
· Develop and implement outreach strategies to KOLs, media, influencers and other target audiences
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in FITZ & CO’s New York office. We are currently working on a hybrid schedule in office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and optionally in office Tuesdays and Fridays. (Schedule subject to change at CEO’s discretion.) The Vice President will be expected to travel domestically and internationally and to work outside of regular office hours based on client events and team working across time zones. Because we work across time zones, the Vice President is required to be available before and after normal office hours (M-F, 10-6) and occasionally on weekends.
REQUIREMENTS:
· B.A. degree
· 10+ years of experience in marketing and/or public relations
· Agency or PR experience a must
· Demonstrates leadership and professionalism to clients, colleagues, and direct reports
· Proven track record with business development
· Successful team management experience
· Expertise in marketing (digital and traditional) and social media
· Understanding of the art world
· Collaborative spirit, valuing the success of the agency and team over individual wins
· An existing network of KOLs across brands, arts, and media
· Technical skills with programs such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Hubspot, MuckRack, and Harvest
We Value Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Towards that end:
· We actively seek to diversify the recruitment pool and therefore our employee body. We seek to attract and retain a range of team members who bring different identities, life experiences, and points of view.
· We promote an environment of open and healthy communication across lines of difference.
· We engage all employees in ongoing education about diversity, equity, and belonging.
· We invest in employee growth through constructive feedback, supportive mentorship, and meaningful learning experiences.
· We believe that every employee is a leader. We encourage all employees to share their ideas and perspectives to enhance our collective understanding.
· We regularly engage outside evaluators to critically review our practices and policies. We foster a global outlook attentive to cultural differences and the strengths of diversity.
· We encourage responsible action to advance inclusion and justice.
We work to honor each person's dignity and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our midst.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume with “Vice President” in the subject line to careers@fitzandco.art.
No phone calls please.
