Tombras, a 475+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Strategic Growth Supervisor.

Where you will be working: Knoxville or Atlanta, relocation assistance may be provided

This is a unique opportunity to get to be on the frontlines of one the fastest-growing family-owned creative companies in the country. We’re looking for someone who is eager and curious to get their hands dirty and help manage the process of bringing in new clients. This position will have the opportunity to help shape the new business process, introduce Tombras to new companies and brands, and ultimately see firsthand how we are shaping and impacting the future of the agency one creative opportunity at a time. This position will work with key agency leadership and offers huge potential for growth.

Our ideal candidate is someone with an intimate knowledge of the full-funnel media landscape who wants the fast paced new business environment and is eager to grow into the role and department. We’re looking for someone who is strategically minded, can keep a lot of balls in the air at the same time, will bring an outside perspective and wants to try new things.

What you bring:

• Intimate knowledge of full-funnel media landscape
• Strategic thinker who can help craft our media story and pitch in a synched way
• Good communicator, team player and collaborator
• Proactive go-getter and can juggle multiple pitches effortlessly
• Comfortable with and wants to work with many different teams, disciplines
• Insanely hungry and resourceful–goes above and beyond what is asked
• Can creatively problem solve while juggling multiple projects and small details. 
• Brings different perspectives to potential new opportunities and new business process in general
• Advertising industry experience, ideally in the new business function and a strong understanding of media
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Exceptional initiative, optimism and follow through skills

What you'll be doing:

• Have a full understanding of what makes Tombras who we are and why, and be able to articulate that to both new potential clients and to internal teams and current clients to help support incremental organic growth.
• Become comfortable speaking with clients and authentically representing Tombras
• Understand the link between disciplines and establish strong partnerships with internal teams across disciplines to help support the larger goals of a pitch team.
• Serve as an internal resource for teams providing assets and guidance for how we talk about ourselves to support incremental growth and with new client onboarding
• Organize and communicate information with great attention to detail to help ensure the team is always on track and has the information needed to be successful.
• Manage incoming new business leads and take on client calls with new potential clients to help assess new opportunities
• Facilitate, develop and organize all new business materials (capabilities decks, case studies, RFP language).
• Stays well-informed of the marketing landscape and new business opportunities and trends.

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was named Ad Age's 2024 Independent Agency of the Year and an AdAge A-List Standout Agency in 2022 and 2023.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly office(Knoxville)

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. 

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents

401(k) Participation + 3% employer match

Employer-paid Dental & Vision 

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. 

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.