Director, Business Development, Business

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Growth Director, focusing on driving growth across our Technology and Marketing service lines. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the net-new pitch process, developing executive level relationships with clients, and collaborating with marketing teams to enhance our company's positioning. As part of the sales team, you will drive revenue growth by identifying and acquiring new clients for DEPT®, selling branding & experience design, campaign strategy and execution, media management, data solutions, ecommerce, AI transformation, product innovation & development, systems integration and more.

To be successful, you must have a curious, commercially focused mind, a broad understanding of industry verticals, and the ability to develop go-to-market strategies demonstrating DEPT®'s capabilities. You must 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 problem-solving is necessary.

• Lead net-new pitch process including building pitch timelines, writing pitch briefings, setting pitch win strategies, and contributing content for new client proposals and tender documents.
• Craft and own detailed responses for net-new pitches, including RFIs, procurement processes, and collaborate with legal and finance teams in accordance with the pitch process.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the business development process, including qualification strategy, win strategy, pitch casting, usability, and best practices to better win and deliver for clients, and enhance the DEPT® customer experience.
• Develop executive level relationships with clients that position DEPT® as a strategic partner for current and future project or account work.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure that DEPT®'s differentiated positioning comes to life through case studies, PR, thought leadership content and other marketing material.
• Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 10+ years of agency sales, growth, or client services experience (or equivalent).
• Experience selling agency services across a range of industries and verticals, specifically in digital transformation and e-commerce.
• Understanding of branding, creative, media, ecommerce, & engineering.
• Ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop solutions that address client needs.
• Able to partner with clients to understand their growth needs and recommend solutions that add value to their business.
• Experienced in building relationships with C-suite executives (CTOs, CMOs, and CIOs) and business decision-makers.
• A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k plan, plus matching.
• PTO.
• Paid Company Holidays.
• Parental Leave.

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. 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.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

US Remote Range: $130,000 - $190,000 USD. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. We’re flexible.