Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc., delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe.

Associate Director, Growth

The Associate Director of Growth will be an integral part of our team. Your role will help drive the collaboration and growth of our agencies within the Omnicom Media Group global network, working on a variety of new business and prospecting initiatives. You should have an understanding of business implications at all times, have a keen sense of urgency and exceptional organizational and communication skills. This is a fast-paced and high-profile role. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is able to move quickly but precisely – efficiency and collaboration are key. You will also be responsible for managing junior team members, developing their skills, evaluating their performance and helping manage their growth.

Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end development and delivery of new business pitches
• Oversee and steer key pitches, supporting agency teams and pitch leads
• Develop a deep knowledge of Omnicom Media Group agencies and capabilities, contacts, past pitches and case studies
• Ensure highest quality of pitch process by driving pitch timelines and adherence to deadlines
• Support RFI & RFP submissions, including interpreting the client request, identifying and organizing the right individuals to respond, and tailoring as needed
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Work closely with our internal brand experience team to produce pitch related materials
• Manage budget on all projects, ensuring new business activities are delivered within budget
• Support with regular new business reporting, both internally for senior management and externally for third party reporting agencies (such as COMvergence, RECMA, etc.), including oversight of our global CRM platform

Qualifications:

• 5 years of work experience, ideally in both account management and new business
• Seasoned written and verbal communications skills with ability to adapt writing to voice that resonates with relevant audience (e.g., prospective client)
• Successfully work with senior management as well as team members of all levels
• Must be able to inspire confidence and motivate all members of a team from the most junior to the most senior
• Manage junior team members in a way that is encouraging and motivates them to do their best
• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proven creativity and ability to come up with new, innovating thinking and ideas
• Must be able to see and manage big picture as well as focus on the finer details
• Ability to own, manage, and drive projects and pitches end-to-end
• Excellent project management skills (capable of running large scale global pitches, well organized, high attention to detail)
• Travel as needed on a per-project basis
• Advanced computer skills (PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe, Excel, Photoshop, CRM platforms)

OMG is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.