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The Global Client Leader (GCL) will serve as a trusted partner to a large multinational beverage company responsible for leading Edelman’s fully integrated communications and marketing solutions across regions, practices, and disciplines. This individual will be a transformational leader, tasked with unlocking new opportunities for growth, fostering global collaboration, and inspiring teams to deliver innovative,AI enabled, measurable, and business-driven results.
The GCL will be a visible, present, and strategic counselor tothe client’sleaders, orchestrating a global team that draws upon Edelman’s full range ofexpertise. Success will be defined by sustained client growth and retention, the activation of high-performing global teams, and the ability toanticipateand adapt to market shifts with bold, integrated solutions.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Curate and synthesize work from across markets into clear, compelling narratives thatdemonstrateimpact, momentum, and opportunity.
Anticipate client needs byidentifyingemerging themes (e.g., AI, health, sustainability, culture) and proactively bringing forward relevant, forward-looking solutions.
Global Orchestration & Connectivity
Act as the central connector across the business, ensuring visibility and alignment across regions, disciplines, and workstreams.
Maintain a holistic view of activity across markets,identifyingpatterns, gaps, and opportunities to scale or evolve work.
Establish and lead consistent global rhythms (e.g., updates, reporting, communications) that keep teams informed, aligned, and engaged.
Business & Growth Leadership
Build andmaintaina clear, global view of all new businessactivity(wins, in progress, losses, on pause), using it toidentifytrends and unlock new opportunities.
Contribute to broader business development efforts, including development of IP, products, and thought leadership.
Integrated Team Leadership
Lead and inspire a globally dispersed team, ensuring seamless integration across regions, disciplines, and partner agencies.
Build a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance that encourages innovation, AI enablement, and bold thinking.
Mentor and coach senior leaders and emerging talent, with an emphasis on strategic thinking, advisory skills, and client leadership.
Create clarity and consistency in how teams communicate updates, ensuring inputs are streamlined, actionable, and aligned.
Narrative, Communication & Culture Leadership
Own the development of clear, concise, and engaging global communications that inform, connect, and inspire teams across the business.
Measurement, Impact, and Excellence
Track and communicate business momentum beyond financials, including innovation, cross-market collaboration, and emerging opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop senior leaders and teams across regions.
Track recordof innovation, business growth, and transformational leadership across practices, regions, and inter-agency teams.
Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in communications marketing, integrated marketing,brand, or advertising. Agency and/or client-side experiencestronglypreferred.
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$185,000 to $325,000 a year
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.
