Director of Growth

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid — three days in office; travel as needed) We’re partnering with an independent, ideas-led creative agency to find a commercially minded Director of Growth. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who can shape the agency’s next chapter by driving new business, strengthening client partnerships, and building a scalable growth engine. You will work closely with executive, creative, and operations leaders to define growth strategy, lead commercial pursuits, and help position the agency for long-term success. Responsibilities Own and execute the agency’s growth strategy, with an emphasis on new-business development, relationship building, and commercial performance. Identify, develop, and convert new client opportunities through strategic outreach, networking, and consultative selling. Lead high-priority pitches from initial opportunity through positioning, proposal development, presentation, and close. Partner with creative, strategy, technology, production, and operations leaders to shape compelling, integrated client solutions. Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and represent the agency credibly in executive-level conversations. Help establish the processes, priorities, and pipeline discipline needed to support sustainable growth. Contribute to the agency’s market presence through thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and standout client work. Collaborate with leadership on growth planning, forecasting, and the evolution of the agency’s commercial model. Qualifications Significant experience in business development, client partnerships, commercial strategy, or growth leadership within a creative, brand, digital, or integrated agency. A proven record of winning new business and growing relationships with enterprise-level clients or brands. Strong executive presence and the ability to sell complex creative and strategic services in senior-level settings. A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach; comfortable creating opportunities and directly leading critical pursuits. Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional creative, strategy, technology, production, and operations teams. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills. Strategic judgment and commercial acumen, including comfort with pipeline planning and forecasting. A thoughtful, collaborative, and accountable leadership style. #J-18808-Ljbffr 24 Seven Talent