VP, Growth Operations

dentsuaegis; United States; Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401k

Flexible paid time off

15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu is seeking a VP, Growth Operations to act as a strategic partner and driver of growth initiatives, aligning executive leadership across business development and operations. You will oversee teams focused on new logo acquisition, organic growth, and funnel optimization.

The role entails leading high-value opportunities, building financial models, and coordinating multi-disciplinary efforts with C-suite stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business development, growth strategy, or client leadership within marketing, media, or consulting environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value opportunities and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills; adept at balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Experience with financial modeling, pipeline management, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Revenue & Growth Leadership: drive annual revenue goals for new logo acquisition and organic growth.
• Monitor progress toward a +25% YOY growth forecast with weekly updates to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Manage Opportunity Evaluation & Pipeline Management using structured scorecards and bandwidth analysis.
• Lead Pitch & Proposal Management end-to-end with C-suite coordination and financial modeling.
• Develop Strategic Partnerships & Cross-Selling initiatives with network C-suite leaders across media, creative, and CRM.
• Support Executive Operations including budgeting inputs, pipeline analysis, and monthly Town Halls communications.
• Collaborate on Marketing & Thought Leadership with leadership and marketing for outbound campaigns and industry events.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

The VP, Growth Operations will serve as a strategic partner and act as a key driver of growth initiatives and a central liaison across executive leadership. This role combines high-level business development responsibilities with operational oversight, ensuring seamless execution of growth strategies, new business pursuits, and cross-functional collaboration.

You Will:

Revenue & Growth Leadership

Oversee the team responsible for delivering annual revenue goals for new logo acquisition and organic growth.

Monitor and report on progress toward a +25% YOY growth forecast, providing weekly updates to the Executive Leadership Team

Opportunity Evaluation & Pipeline Management

Assess inbound opportunities using a structured scorecard and Growth team bandwidth analysis.

Maintain a robust pipeline and support strategic prioritization of opportunities.

Pitch & Proposal Management

Lead the end-to-end process for high-profile pitches, including coordination with C-suite stakeholders, development of materials, financial modeling, onboarding, and transition planning.

Strategic Partnerships & Cross-Selling Initiatives

Work with network C-suite leaders to establish best practices for integrated solutions across media, creative, and CRM.

Executive Operations

Ensure timely updates and alignment across leadership.

Provide inputs for budget planning, pipeline analysis, and executive reporting.

Support preparation for monthly Town Halls and growth-related communications.

Marketing & Thought Leadership

Partner with leadership and marketing to develop growth-driven strategies, including outbound campaigns and participation in major industry events (CES, ANA Master of Marketing, Cannes Lions, 4A's, etc.).

You Have:

8+ years of experience in business development, growth strategy, or client leadership within marketing, media, or consulting environments.

Proven ability to manage complex, high-value opportunities and lead cross-functional teams.

Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Exceptional organizational and communication skills; adept at balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.

Experience with financial modeling, pipeline management, and performance reporting.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles and Detroit). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000-$182,850. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color , national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and

Location: New York - 150 E 42nd

Brand: Iprospect

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent