Associate Vice President, Strategy at Kepler Group

<p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're transparent with our employees. You'll hear updates on company financials, how we're performing against bonus goals, and how we're responding to challenges we face.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're growing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're fun. You'll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Associate Vice President, Strategy</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Associate Vice President (AVP), is a senior leader responsible for overseeing Kepler’s largest and most complex client partnership. This role leads day-to-day operations across a team of approximately 100+ specialists and managers, spanning numerous lines of business within a single enterprise organization. The AVP directly manages 5-7 Director-level leaders and reports to the VP/SVP of our Strategy Team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is not a traditional account management role. We are seeking a seasoned digital media leader who combines deep technical expertise with executive-level client leadership. The ideal candidate can translate complex media strategy into business impact, build trusted relationships within enterprise organizations, and proactively expand partnerships through a strong onsite presence and hands-on engagement.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Client Leadership &amp; Growth</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the senior point of contact for a large enterprise client, with full accountability for satisfaction, performance, and growth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain executive-level relationships, including CMO and senior marketing stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain a regular on-site presence to strengthen partnerships and expand relationships across business units</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identify and drive opportunities to deepen and broaden the client engagement</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strategic Media Leadership</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead development of integrated, full-funnel digital media strategies across multiple lines of business</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide expert guidance across planning, activation, investment strategy, partner negotiations, and measurement frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure data-driven decision-making and clear linkage between media strategy and business outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solve complex marketing challenges with innovative, scalable solutions</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Operational &amp; Organizational Leadership</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oversee operations across a 100+ person team to ensure alignment, efficiency, and consistently high-quality execution</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Directly manage and develop 5-7 Director-level leaders, fostering accountability and growth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner cross-functionally across media, analytics, strategy, and operations to drive integrated delivery</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Establish scalable processes, codify best practices, and continuously elevate standards of excellence</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10-15+ years of experience in digital advertising, account management, marketing strategy/consulting, performance marketing, direct marketing, and/or brand management</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deep expertise in digital media strategy, activation, and measurement across both brand and performance objectives</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to build executive-level relationships and influence decision-making within large enterprise organizations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience leading large, cross-functional teams, both directly and indirectly, with a strong track record of developing senior and emerging leaders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strategic thinker with the ability to connect marketing initiatives to measurable business impact</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Innovative problem solver comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Process-oriented leader with a hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” mindset</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-based environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BA/BS degree preferred</span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Transparency is fundamental to Kepler’s culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Total Compensation:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Base Salary: $180,000 - $195,000</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 15% ($27,000 - $29,250)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Target Total Cash: $207,000 - $224,250</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Benefits:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Healthcare/Dental/Vision</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unlimited PTO</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">401k Contributions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$75/mo Wellness Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$50/mo Internet Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$500/yr Annual Learning Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others.&nbsp;</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Protect yourself from recruitment fraud. The only way to apply for a position at Kepler is by submitting a direct application via the Keplergrp.com website or working with a recruiter employed by Kepler with a @keplergrp.com email address. Learn how to stay safe by clicking<a href="https://www.keplergrp.com/notice-on-fraudulent-job-offerings"> here</a></span></em></p> <p></p>