The Brand Guild is hiring a Vice President of Growth to lead the strategy and execution ofbusiness development across the agency. Reporting directly to the Co-CEO, the VP will lead the Growth team, which works collaboratively across all departments to grow our client roster, reputation, and bottom line. The ideal candidate will be passionate about marketing our agency, identifying the right opportunities and crafting winning pitches in order to fuel our agency’s next phase of growth.
The Brand Guild is a brand-building agency that works with some of the most dynamic companies in the consumer lifestyle, food & beverage, commercial real estate, and tech-enabled consumer sectors. Our all-in approach to brand creation and storytelling creates critical momentum for our clients’ brand strategy, public relations, marketing, creative and events initiatives.
Note: This position is hybrid, with three days a week in our NYC office.
You have:
- 10+ years of experience in business development, with significant consumer agency experience preferred, along with a proven winning track record
- Proven ability to manage and mentor teams
- Excellent writing, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with CRM tools
You are:
- A self-starter and problem solver who thrives by out-performing yesterday
- A leader and mentor who can inspire a team and work with them to see the bigger picture
- An exceptional storyteller with an unmatched ability to read the room
- Confident in your ability to be a primary spokesperson for our agency
- Someone who understands our agency’s vision and can identify opportunities through that lens
You will:
- Lead new business opportunities from beginning to end – managing the people, the process, and the output. This will include vetting opportunities, crafting proposals, devising plans to win new business, and shepherding pitches from kickoff to close
- Manage prospecting efforts with a collaborative, long-term, and relationship-based approach to selling
- Work collaboratively with whip smart department heads across our practice areas as you craft innovative solutions for prospective clients
- Lead efforts for marketing the agency - including collaborating on agency content strategy, increasing executive presence, and identifying and attending networking events
- Manage a growing team, not only in their work product but also in their career journey
- Passionately share The Brand Guild story, believe in our method, and showcase a deep knowledge of our integrated approach to client work
- Exemplify our core values - Head, Heart, and Hustle - every day
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Our employee-centric company culture. We’re a passionate, hardworking, supportive, and empathetic team who takes every opportunity we can to recognize and reward great work. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in everything we do - from our interest-based #slack channels and team engagement events to our focus on work/life boundaries and creating an inclusive work environment.
- Our focus on employee growth. We believe every member of our team deserves a clear path to growth - placing a large emphasis on the manager relationship and providing a generous annual stipend for professional development opportunities.
- Our benefits. We offer fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, short- and long-term disability insurance, lIfe insurance and a 401(k) with company match.
- Our focus on rest & renewal. In addition to paid holidays, we offer a comprehensive PTO package (including days for vacation, sick leave, mental health, religious observance, bereavement, miscarriage, jury duty, and volunteering) as well as generous paid family leave.
- Our flexible work model. We have returned to our offices in a hybrid model, giving our teams flexibility they need to work most efficiently.
- Our inspiring and mission-driven roster of clients. We partner with clients who have a clear mission, and we share their relentless passion for their brands.
The Brand Guild is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, or any other characteristic protected by laws or regulations. Should you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please send an email to careers@thebrandguild.com.
