Growth Lead, New Business & Pitches

Acadia.io; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia is seeking a Head of Growth to lead new business strategy, pipeline development, and pitch execution across the agency. This role owns the new business function from first conversation through close, building and managing a proactive, qualified pipeline and leading integrated pitches that bring together media, analytics, and social and retail media.

The Head of Growth reports to the CEO, partners with senior leadership, and acts as a visible, credible voice for the agency in the market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business at an agency.
• Experience running integrated pitches across media, analytics, and social or retail media.
• Ability to originate opportunities, not only convert inbound inquiries.
• Experience leading senior, cross-functional teams through high-stakes pursuits.
• Excellent storytelling, presentation and communication skills.
• Comfort handling deals of different sizes and complexity with sound judgment.
• Based in or willing to relocate within a drive or short flight of Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Develop the agency's new business strategy and growth plan with the CEO.
• Build and manage a proactive, qualified pipeline and respond to inbound RFPs.
• Lead integrated pitches that connect media, analytics, and social or retail media.
• Own opportunities from initial conversation through negotiation and close.
• Represent growth priorities to senior leaders and in industry events.
• Coordinate cross-functional pitch teams and ensure deadlines and quality.

Job description

Acadia is seeking a Head of Growth to lead new business strategy, pipeline development, and pitch execution across the agency. This role owns the new business function from first conversation through close, building and managing a proactive, qualified pipeline and leading integrated pitches that bring together media, analytics, and social and retail media.

The Head of Growth reports to the CEO, partners with senior leadership, and acts as a visible, credible voice for the agency in the market.