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Job description
We're looking for a dynamic, culturally fluent Vice President to lead our Beauty PR practice. This is a high-visibility leadership role for someone who lives and breathes beauty and knows how to translate that passion into award-winning work for clients. You'll serve as the strategic lead across a portfolio of beauty accounts, a trusted advisor to senior clients, a driver of new business growth, and an inspiring leader to a talented team.
The ideal candidate combines sharp strategic instincts with an infectious energy and is someone who commands a room, builds genuine relationships with clients and press alike, and makes the people around them better.
What You'll Do:
Oversee a portfolio of beauty accounts, ensuring strategic excellence, flawless execution, and measurable results across all client programs
Set the strategic vision for each account, guiding teams from big-idea development through campaign delivery
Monitor account health, profitability, and scope, proactively identifying opportunities for organic growth
Serve as the senior escalation point, navigating challenges with poise and solutions-first thinking
Client Relationships & Communications:
Act as the senior day-to-day counsel for key clients, building deep, trusted partnerships at the executive level
Lead high-stakes client communications quarterly business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and crisis moments
Anticipate client needs before they're voiced, consistently bringing fresh thinking and proactive recommendations to the table
New Business Development:
Play a leading role in new business efforts, from identifying prospects and shaping pitch strategy to developing creative concepts and presenting with confidence
Leverage your industry network and reputation to open doors and bring opportunities into the agency
Contribute to the agency's positioning and thought leadership within the beauty space
Cultural Fluency & Beauty Expertise:
Maintain a constant pulse on culture, with knowledge of emerging trends, creator dynamics, platform shifts, retail movements, and the conversations shaping the beauty landscape
Bring a deep, authentic passion for beauty across categories: skincare, makeup, hair, fragrance, wellness, and beyond
Translate cultural insight into breakthrough ideas that earn attention, drive conversation, and deliver business impact
Cultivate strong relationships with beauty editors, creators, stylists, and tastemakers
Lead, motivate, and inspire a multi-level team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and joy in the work
Mentor rising talent, providing meaningful feedback, growth opportunities, and career development support
Set the tone for excellence modeling the energy, curiosity, and standards you expect from the team
Partner with agency leadership on staffing, resourcing, and talent retention across the beauty practice
What You Bring:
10+ years of PR/communications experience, with significant tenure in beauty (agency experience strongly preferred)
A proven track record leading integrated campaigns for beauty brands earned media, influencer/creator, experiential, and social
Demonstrated success in new business, from pitch development to closing
Established relationships with beauty media, editors, and creators
Exceptional presentation and communication skills you're as compelling in a boardroom as you are in a brainstorm
Experience managing, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams
A dynamic, magnetic personality — people want to work with you and for you
Genuine, demonstrable passion for beauty and the culture surrounding it
What We Offer:
Salary Range - $150K - $180K - based on experience
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Worksite address
fort lauderdale, FL, 33336, US
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