SVP, US Growth & Strategy – Creative Production

ACIERTA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Acierta in New York, NY, is seeking a highly entrepreneurial SVP – Business Director to lead US growth. Hybrid role with 2 days from home and 3 days in our Brooklyn office. Reporting to the CEO US, you will drive commercial growth, operational excellence, and client partnerships across North America.

You will build executive relationships, own P&L, and shape strategy while guiding production and project teams to deliver high-profile projects for luxury and lifestyle brands.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of senior leadership experience within retail, experiential, creative production, architecture, design, or related industries.
• Proven business leadership, including full P&L ownership, commercial strategy, business development, and sustainable growth.
• Strong understanding of production and project delivery, with the ability to engage with design, technical, engineering, and production teams.
• Technical expertise in manufacturing, fabrication, construction methods, drawings, materials, procurement, logistics.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams with accountability and high performance across functions.
• Outstanding client leadership skills and ability to negotiate complex commercial opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic vision and hands-on leadership.
• Excellent communication and decision-making when working with clients, partners, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance and strategic direction of the US business.
• Execute objectives while building scalable operations supporting long-term growth.
• Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability and collaboration.
• Represent Acierta in the US market and with the global leadership team.
• Own revenue growth, profitability, and overall commercial performance.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand accounts.
• Build executive relationships with clients and position Acierta as a long-term partner.
• Lead commercial negotiations, forecasting, pipeline management, and market expansion.
• Hold full P&L responsibility for the US business.
• Drive planning, forecasting, and decision-making to improve financial performance.
• Monitor margins, cash flow, and efficiency for sustainable profitability.
• Oversee delivery of strategic client programs from strategy to execution.
• Partner with creative, technical, production, and project teams for client outcomes.
• Provide executive oversight on complex projects balancing commercial and operational needs.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize delivery, procurement, and installation.
• Drive continuous improvement and build high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop future leaders through coaching and performance management.
• Promote a collaborative culture aligned with entrepreneurial values.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L ownership

Commercial strategy

Business development

Growth strategy

Team leadership

Client leadership

Communication & decision-making

Job description

Acierta in New York, NY, is seeking a highly entrepreneurial SVP – Business Director to lead US growth. Hybrid role with 2 days from home and 3 days in our Brooklyn office. Reporting to the CEO US, you will drive commercial growth, operational excellence, and client partnerships across North America.

You will build executive relationships, own P&L, and shape strategy while guiding production and project teams to deliver high-profile projects for luxury and lifestyle brands.