APR · 2 months ago
Growth Strategy & Operations Partner (Agency Experience)
Denver, CO
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $93K/yr
3+ years expAPR Consulting Co. is a strategic production consultancy at the forefront of the advertising industry. They are seeking a Growth Strategy & Operations Partner who will orchestrate growth initiatives, manage business development processes, and provide strategic insights to drive decision-making and efficiency within the team.
AdvertisingMarketingVideo
Responsibilities
Orchestrate concurrent growth initiatives across new business development, RFP responses, and client expansion projects, managing 8-12 active workstreams simultaneously with precision
Own the pipeline machinery: Maintain real-time visibility into all opportunities through trackers, hot sheets, and project plans that the leadership team relies on daily
Drive proposal development from kickoff through submission, synthesizing research, developing intel briefs, coordinating contributors, crafting initial responses that require minimal revisions, ensuring every deadline hits
Lead weekly cadence meetings with internal team and cross-functional partners, producing clear action items and conference reports that move projects forward
Manage the critical path: Track dependencies, flag risks early, and course-correct when priorities shift or curveballs land
Fuel decision-making with insights: Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and opportunity assessments that inform go-to-market strategy
Build the intel library: Create briefing documents, trend reports, and case studies that arm the team with the ammunition they need for pitches and client conversations
Tell stories with data: Develop dashboards and performance reports that track pipeline health, win rates, and project outcomes
Support strategic planning cycles: Contribute research, analysis, and recommendations for quarterly growth initiatives and annual planning
Design systems that scale: Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements that make the team faster and more efficient
Be the keeper of institutional knowledge: Own the centralized repository of RFP templates, pitch decks, case studies, messaging frameworks, and visual assets in SharePoint/OneDrive
Create leverage: Build reusable tools, templates, and playbooks that turn one-off wins into repeatable capabilities
Champion best practices: Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfers across projects
Interface with Founder and Senior Leadership: Present project updates, business cases, and strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity
Partner with Marketing Manager: Align on lead generation campaigns, contact strategies, and content needs that support pipeline development
Hold the line: Use your empowered voice to keep stakeholders accountable to timelines, commitments, and quality standards
Represent the team externally: Participate in client-facing meetings, pitches and conferences as needed, bringing operational expertise and professional presence
Qualification
Required
3-5 years in account management or business operations within advertising, marketing, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing deadlines and dependencies
Natural ability to create order from chaos, design workflows, and optimize processes
Comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to analyze trends and communicate insights
More than a task owner, you think critically about why and bring ideas that improve outcomes
Experience with Deltek, Salesforce, HubSpot or similar platforms for pipeline management
Anticipatory thinking: You see around corners and prepare for what's coming next
Forensic attention to detail: Nothing slips by you - misalignments get caught and corrected
Articulate, confident, and skilled at holding people accountable without creating friction
You establish trust quickly with diverse personalities and adapt your style to meet people where they are
Whatever it takes attitude balanced with healthy boundaries and smart prioritization
You're excited by growth, innovation, and the opportunity to shape what's possible
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
401K matching
Paid time off
Accident insurance
Pet insurance
Travel assistance
Identity protection
Company
APR
APR is a global advisory that partners with the world’s top brands to optimize marketing investments across the content supply chain.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joleen Allis
Assistant to CEO
Kate Briganti
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-02-17
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