dentsu · 2 months ago
VP, Growth
Dentsu is a global marketing and advertising agency, and they are seeking a VP of Growth to act as a strategic partner to the Chief Growth Officer. This role involves overseeing revenue and growth initiatives, managing high-profile pitches, and collaborating across various teams to drive business development and operational excellence.
AdvertisingInformation ServicesMarketing
Responsibilities
Oversee the team responsible for delivering annual revenue goals for new logo acquisition and organic growth
Monitor and report on progress toward a +25% YOY growth forecast, providing weekly updates to the Executive Leadership Team
Assess inbound opportunities using a structured scorecard and Growth team bandwidth analysis
Maintain a robust pipeline and support strategic prioritization of opportunities
Lead the end-to-end process for high-profile pitches, including coordination with C-suite stakeholders, development of materials, financial modeling, onboarding, and transition planning
Collaborate with dentsu Media business development teams (Carat, dentsuX, dentsu Group) and Merkle to identify and activate cross-selling opportunities
Work with network C-suite leaders to establish best practices for integrated solutions across media, creative, and CRM
Act as a proxy for the CGO in global and North America new business discussions, ensuring timely updates and alignment across leadership
Provide inputs for budget planning, pipeline analysis, and executive reporting
Support preparation for monthly Town Halls and growth-related communications
Partner with leadership and marketing to develop growth-driven strategies, including outbound campaigns and participation in major industry events (CES, ANA Master of Marketing, Cannes Lions, 4A’s, etc.)
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in business development, growth strategy, or client leadership within marketing, media, or consulting environments
Proven ability to manage complex, high-value opportunities and lead cross-functional teams
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Exceptional organizational and communication skills; adept at balancing strategic priorities with operational execution
Experience with financial modeling, pipeline management, and performance reporting
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Company
dentsu
We are dentsu.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.88MKey Investors
Epiris
2012-07-12Acquired
1993-11-01Private Equity· $24.88M
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