Director, Growth

Horizon Media Director For Growth

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

The director for Growth supports the EVP in project management of all new business workstreams and pitch activity, and outreach. This role is critical for ensuring all deliverables are met in a timely and effective manner. They play a key role in the management of RFIs/RFPs and outreach management. This person must manage RFI submissions, preparing relevant research and insights, and coordinating the pitch process across multiple teams and stakeholders. They will work closely with senior leadership across the organization (and other COEs). Detailed responsibilities:

• RFP Strategy
• Case Study management: copy, consistency, organization
• Help pitch team organize content to enhance storytelling; identify gaps and areas for improvement
• Strategic sounding board for BST, creative ideation support
• Ensure RFP objectives and brand challenges are being addressed
• Collaborate with Design team and TBD PM to ensure pitch team is operating within established timelines

RFP Content Support and Management

• Support tone & stylistic continuity for new business content
• Manage & organize written content: saving plan, identify opportunities for enhancement, updating
• Eventually lead RFI development; ensure accuracy in final submissions
• Collaborate with Design to ensure RFI and written deliverables are being completed per established timelines
• Create/Maintain Database of all RFP's Best Answers and a library of all materials for easy access

Project Management

• Help to manage all active pitches and ensure process timelines are being adhered to
• Establish timelines and calendar invites for active pitches
• Manage day-of pitch logistics; collaborate with vendors, hospitality, EA's to ensure all day-of needs are in place
• Help to ideate creative engagement opportunities for pitches
• Oversee calendars and set up key pitch meeting dates

Who You Are

• Must be a self-starter and motivated to grow the business
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and thrive on managing multiple projects
• Able to multitask while exhibiting great attention to detail
• Must have strong intrapersonal skills, and be confident in managing talent of diverse seniority to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, such as trade journals, research reports, white papers and cross-tabulated survey data.
• Ability to write business briefs, case studies and general business correspondence.
• Must be able to work well under pressure, 'remain calm amidst chaos'
• Strong people skills
• Must be deadline-oriented

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 6 + years of experience in new business / business development capacity / media strategy
• MS Office, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail/Teams
• Bachelor's degree required
• Interest in marketing, advertising and/or media
• Flexibility with work hours late nights and/or weekends may be necessary

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$140,000.00 - $165,000.00

A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.