Strategic Growth Director

Speedrun Talent Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedMasters, Inc. is seeking a Business Director to join Translation in New York.

You will be a strategic leader and trusted client partner, guiding cross-functional teams and driving initiatives that deliver measurable business impact for major brands. You'll shape strategic agendas, grow client partnerships, and lead initiatives across strategy, creative, and production to ensure work achieves business objectives while staying within budget and timeline.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in an agency or communications-related industry with a broad understanding of advertising, marketing, media, creative, production, and agency finance.
• Proven success managing the end-to-end lifecycle of integrated campaigns with mid-to-senior-level clients and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on production experience with large-scale, multi-channel initiatives.
• Culturally driven brand experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day senior business lead on assigned accounts, serving as a strategic partner who uncovers and addresses core client challenges and opportunities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with mid-to-senior client stakeholders, proactively offering strategic counsel rooted in a deep understanding of their business, category, and competitive dynamics.
• Partner closely with Program Management to align on priorities and ensure our collective approach delivers on both business objectives and operational rigor.
• Keep a constant pulse on the health of client relationships and business performance, identifying risks or growth opportunities early and collaborating with agency leadership to proactively address them.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, and other internal teams to ensure our work solves real business problems and capitalizes on cultural opportunities.
• Champion the development of strategies and creative solutions that are grounded in business insights and tied to clear performance metrics.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and cultural shifts to bring fresh, informed thinking that drives innovative solutions for clients.
• Partner with production leads, creative teams and program management to execute creative work that fully brings to life the approved creative concepts within the allocated time and budget
• Advocate for additional budget and or push the boundaries with clients to create the most compelling executions possible
• Guide and inspire cross-discipline partners, fostering a culture of strategic curiosity, accountability, and partnership excellence.
• Work hand-in-hand with Program Management, who will lead the operational planning, scoping, budgeting, and executional excellence—freeing you to focus on driving the business agenda and strategic growth.
• Together with Program Management, ensure seamless integration across disciplines, maintaining the highest standards in client service and delivery.
• Proactively identify opportunities to grow agency partnerships within existing accounts, aligning agency capabilities with the client’s long-term business goals.
• Play a key role in broader business development efforts, participating in pitches and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Business acumen

Relationship-building

Cross-channel leadership

Proactive mindset

Cultural insight

Creative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

UnitedMasters, Inc. is seeking a Business Director to join Translation in New York.

You will be a strategic leader and trusted client partner, guiding cross-functional teams and driving initiatives that deliver measurable business impact for major brands. You'll shape strategic agendas, grow client partnerships, and lead initiatives across strategy, creative, and production to ensure work achieves business objectives while staying within budget and timeline.