Executive Vice President, Brand

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. 

Edelman Brand has helped evolve, promote, and protect some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated brands. We aspire to do work that moves people — work that inspires audiences not only to “buy in” to brands, but also to buy. From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, financial services and hospitality, food and beverage, luxury and technology — we are fanatics about uncovering insights and truths that inform smart strategy, breakthrough creative, and brilliant programming.

Edelman is a leading global communications firm, with thousands of employees in 65 cities worldwide. Our independence keeps us nimble, thoughtful, and resourceful, allowing us to invest in the best people in the business.

The Role

We are seeking an Executive Vice President (EVP) to lead a marquee personal care client, overseeing both masterbrand and category-specific initiatives. This role is ideal for a proven leader with a passion for building efficient, high-performing teams, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering integrated, creative, award-winning and results-driven work across a complex matrix of stakeholders.

The EVP will bring deep expertise in beauty and personal care, coupled with a strong foundation in advertising client service and an understanding of the end-to-end production process. You’ll serve as a senior strategic partner, working across global brand architecture and category teams to drive brand consistency, excellence, and growth.

• Strategic Leadership: Serve as the senior lead for the client relationship, setting strategic direction and ensuring programs ladder up to business objectives across masterbrand and category portfolios.
• Team Building & Management: Build and lead multidisciplinary teams that operate efficiently, collaborate seamlessly, and consistently deliver excellence. Identify and implement operational improvements to optimize resourcing and delivery.
• Client Growth & Business Development: Identify and capitalize on new opportunities to expand Edelman’s remit across channels and categories, driving incremental revenue and long-term client partnership.
• Integrated Marketing Excellence: Partner across creative, digital, paid media, and influencer teams to develop innovative end-to-end marketing and communications programs that inspire audiences and drive results.
• Production & Execution Oversight: Guide the development and deployment of creative assets, ensuring alignment between strategy, testing, production, and trafficking.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee account profitability, ensuring fiscal responsibility and implementing efficiencies to maintain margins.
• Thought Leadership: Provide clients with senior-level counsel on emerging trends, cultural relevance, and communications strategies that move brand reputation and business outcomes forward.

• A charismatic and strategic leader who inspires trust, collaboration, and creative excellence.
• Highly organized and solutions-oriented, with the ability to balance creative ambition with operational rigor
• Passionate about the intersection of culture, commerce, and communications — and how beauty brands can lead the conversation on social, in retail and in society at large
• Equally comfortable developing big ideas and navigating complex client organizations.
• Resilient, proactive, and adept at managing through ambiguity with clarity and poise.
• A natural mentor who invests in team development and fosters a culture of inclusivity and performance.
• Strong decision maker who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• 15+ years of experience in communications, brand marketing, or integrated advertising roles — ideally with strong beauty or personal care experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Proven experience managing large, matrixed client organizations and complex brand portfolios – agency or in-house
• Expertise in leading full funnel advertising production processes, including creative development, testing, and trafficking.
• Experience with paid and owned social campaign content creation and understand their role in content plans and rollout (a plus if you have worked with social-first or DTC born brands) 
• Ability to help drive and manage truly omnichannel campaigns ( i.e. start on social, end in physical retail)
• Experience with creator-driven or influencer-led campaigns and activations
• Be both a strategic thinker and a ‘Doer’ - help work the work
• Demonstrated success in growing client business and achieving financial targets.
• Skilled at crafting and delivering persuasive, insights-driven presentations and creative narratives.
• Collaborative mindset with experience managing large integrated teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance creativity, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in our NY office

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. 

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.