Job Description:
We are seeking a VP, Growth Director to serve as a strategic growth partner with deep expertise in data, technology, and platforms. This role sits within our Growth organization and bridges our Growth and Data, Technology & Tools (DT&T) teams to unlock capacity and strengthen our ability to win complex client pursuits.
You'll be a hands-on growth leader who partners with our Chief Growth Officer and executive leadership to develop compelling narratives around our data and technology capabilities, lead pitch strategy and development, and manage the end-to-end execution.
You’ll build strong partnerships, bring structure to complex pursuits, and create clear, persuasive stories that connect data and technology capabilities to measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development of data and technology components for RFIs, RFPs, pitches, and client presentations.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business narratives and value propositions for executive and technical audiences.
- Partner with Growth, Data, Technology & Tools, product, sales, and client teams to shape tailored solutions and competitive positioning.
- Lead pitch preparation and client engagements, including executive presentations and technical discussions.
- Develop and refine high-impact pitch materials, playbooks, case studies, value propositions, and enablement resources.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Use pitch outcomes and client feedback to continuously improve messaging, solution development, and pursuit execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, business, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in growth, business development, or solution development within data, technology, platforms, marketing technology, or advertising technology.
- Experience supporting complex client pursuits in an agency or consulting environment, including RFI and RFP development, pitch strategy, and client presentations.
- Strong working knowledge of data platforms, identity solutions, analytics, AI and machine learning, marketing technology, first-party data strategies, data integration, and identity resolution.
- Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to make complex information accessible and compelling.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work across multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across executive leadership, technical teams, product organizations, and client-facing teams.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments.
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our hybrid way of working combines remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration to spark ideas and
strengthen our teams. Many of our employees who live within commuting distance (90 minutes) from one of our Headquarter or Hub Offices (New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles) are required to work in the office 2-3 days per week including one Team Day. The minimum number of days may vary by office and role. Dentsu may designate other HQ or Hub offices at any time. Those who do not live near an office may be designated as a remote employee, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect you to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office from time to time.
The annual base salary range for this position is $164,450-$210,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.
Benefits available with this position include:
• 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, and
• Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Location:
New YorkBrand:
Dentsu SolutionsTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, business, marketing, engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in growth, business development, or solution development within data, technology, platforms, marketing technology, or advertising technology
- Experience supporting complex client pursuits in an agency or consulting environment, including RFI and RFP development, pitch strategy, and client presentations
- Working knowledge of data platforms, identity solutions, analytics, AI and machine learning, marketing technology, first-party data strategies, data integration, and identity resolution
- Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and written communication skills
- Ability to make complex information accessible and compelling
- Strong project management skills and ability to deliver high-quality work across multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Ability to influence and collaborate across executive leadership, technical teams, product organizations, and client-facing teams
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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