Job Summary

Walgreens Advertising Group is a leading retail media company, specializing in innovative advertising solutions that leverage data-driven insights and strategic ad tech partnerships. With a commitment to delivering measurable results and driving business growth for our clients, we empower brands to connect with consumers at key touchpoints throughout their shopping journey.

The Director, Client Development will lead the Client Development team for Walgreens Advertising Group. This strategic role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional service to some of the largest suppliers and Joint Business Partners of Walgreens and largest clients of Walgreens Advertising Group. The Director, Client Development will partner closely with internal teams at Walgreens to monetize advertising opportunities in enterprise initiatives and ensure alignment between Walgreens and Walgreens Advertising Group goals.

Job ResponsibilitiesLead and inspire the client development team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and guidance to drive individual and team successDevelop and execute a comprehensive client development strategy for large, strategic suppliers of Walgreens and clients of Walgreens Advertising Growth, with a focus on driving revenue growth, enhancing client relationships, and maximizing client satisfactionLead the end-to-end upfront commitment process from negotiation to contract closure, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for large, strategic clients on the Client Development teamDeliver against the Client Development specific revenue goal including upfront commitments, commitment spend-through and upselling/growth above committed dollarsFacilitate detailed account planning and forecasting and represent revenue pacing to goal in internal financial forums and to leadershipCultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within large client organizations, including C-suite executives, Walgreens and drug channel sales leads, senior marketing leaders, media and brand leadership and leaders of retail media centers of excellence.Partner with the Walgreens enterprise team such as marketing and merchandising to integrate advertising solutions into enterprise initiatives and / or build new monetizable capabilities that meet the needs of clients within the Client Development team and Walgreens Advertising Group as a wholeAct as a main point of contact between Walgreens Advertising Group and Walgreens Enterprise and ensure alignment between retail goals and media company offeringsMonitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform client strategies and enhance our value proposition for large clientsRepresent Walgreens Advertising Group at client meetings, industry events, and conferences to increase brand visibility, strengthen client relationships, and explore new business opportunitiesAbout Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.

The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.

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