Manager, Growth

DEPT®; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) plan, plus matching

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a driven sales professional in Illinois to manage the agency's pitch processes and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive agency sales experience, showcasing a strategic mindset and the ability to collaborate across teams.

This role requires a focus on client communication and solution selling, contributing significantly to business development efforts while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Compensation is competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $75,000—$110,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agency sales, growth, or client services experience.
• Experience in managing net-new pitch processes.
• Strong understanding of branding and creative services.

Responsibilities

• Manage net-new pitch process including building timelines.
• Craft responses for RFIs and client proposals.
• Collaborate with marketing to highlight DEPT’s offerings.

Skills

Agency sales experience

Client services experience

Presentation skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Job description

About DEPT

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

The role

As part of the sales team, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by leading strategic workstreams within pitches, articulating the value of core solutions, contributing to pitch strategy and content, and managing small-to-mid-sized deals. Your focus will be on selling branding & experience design, campaign strategy and execution, media management, data solutions, ecommerce, AI transformation, product innovation & development, systems integration and much more.

To be successful in this role, it is imperative to have a curious, commercially focused mind. You must have a broad understanding of a range of industry verticals and the ability to develop pitch strategies demonstrating DEPT’s capabilities. A broad understanding of the entire agency sales funnel—from brand building to performance tactics to business development to sales—is also important in this role, though primarily the role will be judged on bottom-funnel performance, that is to say close rates and sales revenue generation.

You must be able to quickly build trust and rapport, ask the right questions, and bring a strategic approach to selling agency solutions. An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and problem-solving is necessary to be successful in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Manage net-new pitch process including building pitch timelines, writing pitch briefings, setting pitch win strategies, contributing content for new client proposals and tender documents.
• Craft detailed responses for net-new pitches, including RFIs, procurement processes, and collaborating with legal and finance teams in accordance with the pitch process.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the business development process including qualification strategy, win strategy, pitch casting, usability and best practices in order to better win and deliver for clients and enhance the DEPT customer experience.
• Manage client communications positioning DEPT as a strategic partner for current and future project / account work.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure that DEPT’s differentiated positioning comes to life through case studies, PR, thought leadership content and other marketing material.
• Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of agency sales, growth, or client services experience (or equivalent)
• Experience selling agency services across a range of industries and verticals
• Experience managing net-new pitch process including building pitch timelines, writing pitch briefings, setting pitch win strategies, and contributing content for new client proposals and tender documents
• Understanding of branding, creative, media, ecommerce, & engineering
• Ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop solutions that address client needs
• Able to partner with clients to understand their growth needs and recommend solutions that add value to their business
• Experienced in building relationships with VP level clients and business decision-makers
• A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.

What We Offer

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

We Support You Being You

DEPT is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

DEPT is a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

US Remote Range: $75,000—$110,000 USD