Vice President, Social Media - San Diego - Allison Worldwide

Description

About Us
We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves. We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves. We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.

Overview

We are seeking a Vice President to join our growing social media team. This senior level position allows you to drive success for brands and executives and implement best practices in new business efforts. Knowledge and demonstrated passion for digital media, development, campaigns strategy, and social media is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-going strategic counsel for various clients in consumer, non-profit and government sectors
• Contributing strategic insights leveraged to develop client plans and secure new business opportunities
• Maintaining regular client contact, both verbal and written to develop a senior relationship
• Developing annual client growth plans
• Forecasting budgets, tracking project utilization and providing invoice details
• Working with account teams to develop big picture skills vis‑à‑vis strategic planning, client development, etc.
• Writing and/or editing materials (strategy, digital content, social audits) with keen eye
• Supervising junior team members (e.g. account executives, digital producer, media specialist)
• Articulating the value proposition for all agency services
• Actively marketing the firm through participation at industry events
• Promoting and upholding Allison's core values

Qualifications

• Vice Presidents at Allison typically have a minimum of 9+ years of experience in advertising, marketing or a related field, at a brand or agency
• Proven track record in driving organic growth and business development
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
• Thinking strategically and creatively
• Deep marketing knowledge and experience leading a cross‑functional group to strategic solutions for clients
• Has a reputation for being a strategic partner and soft skills to build trusted internal and external relationships
• Builds innovative strategies to achieve objectives
• Ability to manage expectations appropriately and effectively
• Track‑record in developing integrated programs for accounts/clients; award‑winning experience is a plus
• Direct management experience
• Experience supporting overall agency, department, or office growth
• Deft in budget management, resource allocation, contract negotiation

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four‑week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non‑profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi‑day customized trainings for each level)

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $120K-$175K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month‑long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.