Dentsu America

VP, Growth Director

Dentsu America$164K — $180K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, data science, or business.
  • 8+ years of experience in growth or business development, particularly within data and technology sectors.
  • Experience in agency or consulting roles with a focus on complex client pitches and presentations.
  • Strong knowledge of data platforms, identity solutions, and AI/ML technologies.
  • Exceptional storytelling skills with a talent for making complex topics understandable.
  • Proficient project management skills with a history of meeting tight deadlines.
  • Ability to influence various teams and navigate executive interactions effectively.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of data and technology elements for RFIs, RFPs, pitches, and client presentations.
  • Translate complex technical details into relatable business narratives for diverse audiences.
  • Collaborate with various teams to tailor solutions and establish competitive positioning.
  • Oversee pitch preparation and client engagement processes, including presentations and technical talks.
  • Create impactful pitch materials, playbooks, and case studies to support business initiatives.
  • Monitor emerging technologies to spot differentiation opportunities in the market.
  • Utilize client feedback to enhance messaging and improve pursuit strategies.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance options.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Flexible paid time off policies.
  • At least 15 paid holidays annually.
  • Paid sick and safe leave, as well as paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are seeking a VP, Growth Director to serve as a strategic growth partner with deep expertise in data, technology, and platforms. This role sits within our Growth organization and bridges our Growth and Data, Technology & Tools (DT&T) teams to unlock capacity and strengthen our ability to win complex client pursuits.

You'll be a hands-on growth leader who partners with our Chief Growth Officer and executive leadership to develop compelling narratives around our data and technology capabilities, lead pitch strategy and development, and manage the end-to-end execution.

You'll build strong partnerships, bring structure to complex pursuits, and create clear, persuasive stories that connect data and technology capabilities to measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end development of data and technology components for RFIs, RFPs, pitches, and client presentations.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear business narratives and value propositions for executive and technical audiences.
  • Partner with Growth, Data, Technology & Tools, product, sales, and client teams to shape tailored solutions and competitive positioning.
  • Lead pitch preparation and client engagements, including executive presentations and technical discussions.
  • Develop and refine high-impact pitch materials, playbooks, case studies, value propositions, and enablement resources.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for differentiation.
  • Use pitch outcomes and client feedback to continuously improve messaging, solution development, and pursuit execution.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, business, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in growth, business development, or solution development within data, technology, platforms, marketing technology, or advertising technology.
  • Experience supporting complex client pursuits in an agency or consulting environment, including RFI and RFP development, pitch strategy, and client presentations.
  • Strong working knowledge of data platforms, identity solutions, analytics, AI and machine learning, marketing technology, first-party data strategies, data integration, and identity resolution.
  • Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to make complex information accessible and compelling.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work across multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across executive leadership, technical teams, product organizations, and client-facing teams.
  • Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments.


The annual base salary range for this position is $164,450-$180,000. 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.

Benefits available with this position include:
• 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 more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:
New York

Brand:
Dentsu Solutions

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent

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