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Account Director (CPG)

Publicis Groupe


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Description

A global creative constellation built for whats nextuniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide.

Leo is HI AI: Human Insight Human Ideas Human Impactsupercharged by the data and technology to move faster go further and deliver everywhere.

Leo brings together 15000 people across 90 countries combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.

Job Description

What helps people helps business. At Leo Chicago we believe the best ideas are born from curiosity courage and a deep understanding of people. Were looking for an Account Director to lead two of the worlds most iconic CPG brands as they navigate a pivotal moment of reinvention.

This is more than account managementits an opportunity to be a true brand steward creative catalyst and trusted client partner. Youll inspire breakthrough thinking champion work that moves culture and bring together the power of strategy creativity production and integrated agency partners to deliver ideas that drive meaningful business impact.

Why Leo

At Leo Chicago were building a culture fueled by Creative Excellence Curiosity Growth and Community. We believe in pushing boundaries embracing new possibilities and creating work that leaves a lasting impact on people and brands alike.

If youre energized by ambitious clients iconic brands and the opportunity to create the kind of work everyone talks aboutwed love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

  • Lead the day-to-day business across two category-leading brands building trusted relationships with senior clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Shape inspiring briefs elevate creative ambition and champion ideas that challenge convention and exceed expectations.
  • Drive integrated agency collaboration ensuring seamless execution from strategy through production.
  • Create an environment where creativity thrives teams feel empowered and great work gets even better.
  • Identify opportunities for growth innovation and new ways to create impact for clients and consumers alike.
Qualifications

What Success Looks Like

You are equally comfortable inspiring a creative team influencing senior clients and navigating complex production and operational challenges. You push for better ask why not and know how to turn bold ideas into real-world results.

What Were Looking For

  • Proven experience leading integrated marketing programs within an agency environment.
  • Strong expertise in creative development client partnership cross-functional leadership and production.
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence resilience accountability and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in CPG and/or food brands preferred.
  • A passion for culture creativity and helping iconic brands stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were better together and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage dental vision disability 401K as well as parental and family care leave family forming assistance tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically please contact

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $97375.00 - USD $139965.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law compensation will be determined based on the skills qualifications and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles the Company will offer medical coverage dental vision disability 401k and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/25/2026.

Required Experience:

Director


About Company

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more

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