VP of Growth Creative Media

As the VP of Growth (Creative & Media) you will be responsible for leading and overseeing new business large pitches and cross sell within existing clients in order to achieve revenue growth hit sales targets and expand the client base. You will work alongside a regional team to develop and execute the sales strategy and foster strong client relationships.

JOB PURPOSE

As part of the sales team you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by building relationships with and acquiring new clients for DEPT.

To be successful in this role it is imperative to have a curious commercially focused mind. You must have a broad understanding of a range of industry verticals and the ability to develop gotomarket strategies demonstrating DEPTs capabilities. A broad understanding of the entire agency sales funnel from brand building to performance tactics to business development to sales is important in this role though primarily the role will be judged on bottom funnel performance that is to say close rates and sales revenue generation.

You must be able to quickly build trust and rapport ask the right questions and bring a strategic approach to selling agency solutions. An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and problemsolving is necessary to be successful in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the new business strategy for your region and craft including target client identification and gotomarket plans.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through proactive lead generation market research and networking.
• Responsible for generating new business opportunities with a focus on securing largescale crosssell and upsell initiatives as well as building large opportunities (both net new and existing).
• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with new clients and partners to expand the companys client base and market presence.
• Lead the development of compelling and successful pitches and proposals that address client needs and differentiate DEPT.
• Develop strategies to meet and exceed order intake and net sales targets.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.
• Partner with local leadership to build lead and develop highperforming Business Development teams.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop sales enablement programs tools and resources. Provide training coaching and ongoing support to the new business teams to enhance their skills product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance and Local Leadership to develop accurate sales forecasts and budgets. Monitor sales performance against targets and manage resources effectively to optimize sales productivity and efficiency.
• Foster strong cross functional collaboration to drive clientcentric solutions and maximize revenue opportunities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven track record of successful business development leadership and revenue growth in the technology/marketing services industry.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading highperforming sales teams.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy to analyze sales data forecast revenue and manage budgets.
• Client focused mindset with a deep understanding of client needs and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive sales performance.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fastpaced and competitive environment.
• Strong networking and relationship building skills.

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy 2 days from the office depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Pension free private healthcare mental health support and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday.
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious selfdriven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.