Vice President - Account Management (snacking/pet Category)

Vice President – Snacking/Pet Category (for a multinational FMCG brands portfolio)

Location: Mumbai

Reports to: Managing Partner

About Publicis Production

Publicis Production unites the world’s best production talent and technology to help brands

deliver creativity at scale. We make ideas happen — faster, smarter, and with more craft.

Powered by Leona, our world-first agentic AI production platform, we connect creativity, data,

and technology to produce with precision and intelligence across every channel.

About the Role

2025 marks a milestone year for Publicis Production with the global production mandate for a

for a multinational FMCG brands portfolio — covering the entire Snacking and Petcare

portfolio across markets. We’re building a seamless, global delivery model that blends craft,

agility, and technology across strategic hubs in Bogotá, Toronto, Warsaw, and India.

As Client Lead, you’ll play a central role in shaping and running this partnership. You’ll connect

local markets with global brand teams, streamline operations, and ensure every piece of work

— from social to film — delivers excellence in both creativity and efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, inspires

collaboration, and drives delivery through clarity and momentum.

What You’ll Do

Operational Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day running of 1 category for a multinational FMCG brands portfolio

Snacking & Petcare account across markets.

• Embed workflows, tools, and ways of working that enable agility and consistency

through our proprietary Agentic AI platform.

• Partner with regional hub leads (Bogotá, Toronto, Warsaw, India) to align resources,

processes, and delivery models.

• Mentor and develop account teams, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and growth.

Client Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across global and regional teams.

• Translate client needs into operational solutions that balance craft, speed, and

efficiency.

• Manage expectations on scope, timelines, and deliverables; resolve challenges with

calm and confidence.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and deliver added value through

technology and innovation.

Project & Quality Oversight

• Oversee production delivery across multiple markets and channels — ensuring brand

consistency and top-tier creative execution.

• Act as a brand guardian, upholding quality control and craft standards across all assets.

• Coordinate with creative, digital, film, and print teams to ensure flawless handoffs and

outputs.

Commercial Management

• Manage account profitability, cost estimates, and budget tracking in line with client

contracts.

• Contribute to financial forecasting, reporting, and business reviews.

• Support the identification of new opportunities to expand services and strengthen

partnership value.

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years’ experience in production, operations, or client leadership within a global

agency or production environment.

• Proven track record managing multi-market delivery models and operationalising

large-scale accounts.

• Strong understanding of digital, film, and content production workflows.

• Confident communicator, collaborator, and problem solver who thrives in fast-paced

environments.

• Commercially astute with strong budget and profitability management skills.

• Experience with AI-enabled production systems or marketing technology platforms

is a plus.