Advantage Solutions · 1 month ago
Sr. Director Growth Initiatives, Branded Services
IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expAdvantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales and marketing services. The Sr. Director, Growth Initiatives will lead the strategic development and execution of key growth initiatives, focusing on identifying new business opportunities and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and implement long-term growth strategies and initiatives that align with the company's vision and objectives; serve as expert on the business segment long-range plan with focus on enhancing top line aspirations and ensuring delivery through strategic choices and focus
Act as a key strategic advisor to the business segment leader, focused on top growth initiatives for the business segment; partner with junior and senior leadership to ensure alignment of growth initiatives with overall business goals and act as a thought partner to the segment team
Consistently execute detailed analytics in support of recommendations, crafting executive-level storylines and discussion materials
Act as the lead for certain partnership relationships, ensuring connectivity and driving cross-segment opportunities; lead cross-functional teams for top initiatives, driving the initiatives forward and acting as owner
Drive growth by helping to identify potential new sources of revenue from partners, capability development, and major initiatives within the long-range plan; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and integration of growth initiatives
Ensure the effective execution of growth initiatives by overseeing project management, resource allocation, and performance tracking; support key leadership and strategic planning conversations with analyses, material creation, and executive story-lining
Act as a conduit to the rest of the enterprise for the segment, driving connectivity, ensuring prioritization of segment opportunities, and bringing an enterprise lens to major segment customers
Drive the technology agenda from a business perspective, with a focus on AI adoption and new solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
8–10 years experience in relevant field (Proven track record of successfully leading growth initiatives and driving business transformation preferred)
Some travel expected
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate ideas into actionable business plans: combination of thinker and doer
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and comfort in executive-level conversations
High level of intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving abilities
High financial, operational, and business acumen
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within established timelines
Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
Servant leader able to provide direction while operating in service of the business segment and broader enterprise
Preferred
Proven track record of successfully leading growth initiatives and driving business transformation
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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