.png){kind=logo}
VP of Strategy
Yakkety Yak is pleased to invite qualified candidates to apply to join our team.
VP of Strategy
Bridging the gap between business development and client management, the VP of Strategy is responsible for attracting and retaining purpose-driven clients to our full-service content marketing agency. Focused on the details and driven by growth, your focus will be to facilitate growth, develop new business, increase profitability and participate in client service.
Does this sound like you?
The VP of Strategy is responsible for driving revenue with new and existing clients, upholding our commitment to client service, and strategically growing the organization from the leadership level. They will also oversee both the accounts team and the business development team. The right fit for Yakkety Yak has a well-rounded knowledge of both sales and marketing, is experienced in executing on high-level campaigns and swears by the value of client engagement.
An ace in business development, you will tee up new opportunities by asking the right questions, setting expectations and creating smooth transitions. In this role, you will also oversee all company accounts, evaluate profit margins, set growth targets and help teams better serve each of our existing clients. Smart, thoughtful, personable and willing to make tough choices, you will be a vital part of the future of the business.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will contribute in the following areas:
- Lead with core values of Curious, Authentic, Committed, Accountable and Kind
- Drive new revenue opportunities for Yakkety Yak through existing clients, while also contributing to business development
- Oversee Accounts Team and Business Development Team
- Contribute innovative strategies to core accounts in an effort to exceed clients’ revenue and expectations in highly-visible leadership role
- Act as both client advocate and internal liaison to ensure a high level of excellence from YY team but also YY advocate through positive attitude, and collaborative work environment
- Ensure smooth client onboarding through constant communication with client, explanation of processes, and setting proper expectations
- Set up internal teams for success through clear project handoffs
- Identify growth opportunities for current clients, while developing strategies for new clients coming in under the Yakkety Yak umbrella
- Work alongside leadership team to identify client challenges and develop solutions for those challenges
- Review profit margins through Harvest tracking and scope monitoring
- Align on proposals and core services structure
- Strategize, create, execute and refine approach to client delivery
- Work on the overall business strategy as a company leader
What You Bring
Our expectations for the candidate include:
- 15+ years experience, working with business strategy, business development and account management
- Natural understanding of finance and business
- Experience managing a team of individuals
- Passion for developing strategic business initiatives
- Excited to heavily contribute to the rapid growth of a proven company
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to take initiative, own your work, but also work collaboratively with teammates in all departments of the agency
- Ability to communicate best practices of marketing to clients and team members
Submit Your Application
Think you might be a good fit for our team? We'd love to meet you.
- Upload a copy of your resume
- Include a cover letter outlining 3 reasons why you are a good fit for our team
- Submit a link to sample work or professional website
Apply Now
Benefits
Healthcare
Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision–and pet insurance! Staying happy and healthy is a top priority.
Unlimited PTO
We work hard and deliver for our clients, but we also have families and lives outside the office. #SharpentheSaw
Flexible Hours
We get that doctors visits, childcare, mental health and personal matters need space in the workday, too.
Parental Leave
Market-leading parental leave policy. Who says you can’t grow your family while growing an agency.
Savings Plan
Plan for your future with our 401-K program with employer match.
West Loop
Loft-style office steps from Union Station, multiple CTA stops, and all that West Loop has to offer.
Our Commitment to DEI
Yakkety Yak is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Yakkety Yak recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
About Yakkety Yak
Yakkety Yak is a full-service digital agency in growth mode. We fuse strategy and content production to craft high-impact stories for brands and businesses that care about doing good. Our full-service marketing team expertly combines multi-channel digital marketing to ignite empathy and inspire action. Curious, motivated, and inspired, we are building an environment where we can thrive together.
