Senior Vice President (PR, Luxury/Beauty)

OVERVIEW

Weber Shandwick is the earned-first global communications agency. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being named #1 in the Public Relations and Brand Strategies category on Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies list, one of Fast Company's Best Workplace for Innovators in 2023, PRovoke's Global Agency of the Year in 2023 and being the most awarded PR agency at the 2023 + 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Weber Shandwick has been honored on Ad Age's A-List in 2024 and 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019, in addition to being awarded PR Agency of the Year by Campaign US in 2021, honored as PRovoke's Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and ranking #1 on PRovoke's Global Creative Index in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, the firm was named PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 and was awarded PRWeek's Purpose Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2021. Weber Shandwick also received Honorable Mention (and the only PR agency) on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies in 2021. Part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), Weber Shandwick is the anchor agency within The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC) – the strategic communications and consulting network. Cumulatively, TWSC has earned more than 225 Cannes Lions.

Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com

Our Values:

CURIOSITY –We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions

INCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias

COURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made

IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world

About the opportunity:

We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically driven Senior Vice President, Client Experience to lead some of our most important luxury and beauty client relationships. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping client strategy, driving business growth, and leading high-performing, integrated teams across markets.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, delivering best-in-class communications strategies that drive brand equity, cultural relevance, and business impact. Beyond client leadership, you will play a critical role in agency growth, talent development, and strengthening our position as a leading partner for luxury and beauty brands in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Strategic Counsel

• Serve as senior strategic lead across high-value client portfolios within luxury and beauty
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders, providing business-driven counsel beyond communications
• Translate client business objectives into integrated, insight-led strategies across PR, digital, influencer, and experiential
• Ensure excellence in delivery across all client touchpoints, with accountability for quality, innovation, and impact of work
• Lead complex, multi-market and regional engagements with seamless cross-office integration

Business Growth & Innovation

• Drive organic growth across existing accounts, identifying opportunities to expand scope and deepen partnerships
• Lead and contribute to new business development, including pitch strategy and conversion
• Champion innovative, award-worthy work that strengthens agency reputation in luxury and beauty

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, inspire, and mentor team members, building a strong talent pipeline within the agency
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
• Coach team to elevate strategic thinking, creativity, and client management excellence
• Partner with HR and leadership on hiring, succession planning, and capability building

Operational & Commercial Excellence

• Own financial performance across accounts, including revenue growth, profitability, and resource management
• Ensure effective scoping, forecasting, and utilization to balance client delivery with commercial sustainability
• Partner closely with Finance and leadership to manage budgets, mitigate risks, and drive business performance
• Maintain strong oversight on delivery processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability

Industry Leadership

• Build and maintain strong networks within the luxury and beauty ecosystem (brands, media, influencers, partners)
• Contribute to agency thought leadership and visibility in the market
• Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer shifts, and cultural movements to inform client strategies

Requirements:

• 12–15 years of experience in PR/communications/integrated marketing, with strong exposure to luxury and/or beauty brands
• Proven track record managing senior client relationships and large-scale regional/global accounts
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, revenue growth, and account profitability
• Demonstrated success in leading integrated campaigns across earned, digital, influencer, and experiential
• Experience leading and developing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect communications to broader business outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership
• Experience in new business development and pitching
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment
• Experience in managing multi-disciplined campaigns.
• Special event experience is a bonus, particularly with red carpets, high-profile sponsorships, product launches, openings, stunts, media education events and influencer activations

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.