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 worlds 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. Were building a seamless, global delivery model that blends craft,

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

As Client Lead, youll play a central role in shaping and running this partnership. Youll 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 Youll 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 (Bogot, 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 Youll 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.