At FCB Chicago, the SVP, Director of Business Development plays a vital role in leading the new business efforts, collaborating with internal/external partners while continuing to push our strategic offerings to remain competitive. This person will have a comprehensive view of industry trends and will be able to anticipate future needs and opportunities. This leader plays a critical role in building world class insights, driving the strategic direction of pitches while pushing for business solving ideas along with award-worthy creative. As a key collaborator, this person knows how to unite and motivate various departments toward a common goal.
Responsibilities:
- Lead new business initiatives from partnering with the Global/NA team on prospecting opportunities through helping to cultivate the final pitch story.
- Align with executive leaders to develop and enforce the agencyâs vision and direction
- Build deep, trusted relationship with senior level clients (CMO, CEO, etc.)
- Develop an understanding of the potential client business, competitors,
- challenges/opportunities and how these relate to their strategic business focus/vision
- Champion the strategic vision and elevate the creative work throughout the entire new
- business journey
- Identify opportunities and partners to secure organic and new business growth
- Nurture and develop talent within both their team and the agency
- Drive FCBâs culture by actively creating and/or overseeing an agency-wide initiative
Qualifications
Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience in marketing, advertising or consulting
- Manages business(es) autonomously
- Experience influencing and driving strategy, company growth and innovation
- Develops an external presence in the industry and actively participates/networks in organizations or events
- Transformative leader who contributes a point of view, exudes a presence and brings a strategic storytelling perspective
- Exhibits strong interpersonal skills that encourage team cooperation, promote enthusiasm and motivate relationship building with both external clients and internal partners
- Bachelorâs degree and/or relevant experience required
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that an employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions, reserving the right to revise the job description at any time.
It is the policy of FCB and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago
Job: New Business
Organization: FCB Chicago
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