Senior Director, Growth

As the Senior Director, Growth at Annalect, you'll be responsible for leading new business efforts, authoring RFI and RFP materials, and managing the pitch process. You will collaborate with the OMG and OMC Business Development teams to uncover new client opportunities and customize solutions tailored to their needs. This role also involves curating marketing materials that effectively showcase Annalect's capabilities and the Omni platform, making you integral to the brand's representation.

Candidates for the Senior Director, Growth position at Annalect should have multiple years of experience in business development or client growth. A strong technical background in digital media, predictive modeling, and familiarity with AdTech platforms is essential. The ideal applicant will also possess excellent communication skills, a consultative approach, and a proven track record of managing teams effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Annalect champions a flexible and hybrid working model to support work-life balance for the Senior Director, Growth and all employees. We believe that a balanced approach to work not only boosts motivation but can also enhance productivity and overall well-being. We are committed to finding the best flexible working solutions tailored to individual needs while ensuring team performance and client satisfaction remain a priority.

At Annalect, the team environment is collaborative and supportive, enriched by diverse perspectives. As a Senior Director, Growth, you'll work closely with experts from various departments within the Omnicom family, ensuring a dynamic exchange of ideas and best practices. We prioritize inclusivity, fostering a culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.

Annalect provides a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Director, Growth including pension contributions, health insurance, life insurance, generous holiday entitlements, and enhanced leave policies. Our dedication to employee welfare is reflected in our offerings that prioritize well-being, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels supported and valued.

In an interview, emphasize your hands-on experience in new business development and give specific examples of successful pitches you've led. Discuss the strategies you implemented to identify client needs and how they resulted in long-term partnerships or contracts.

Share your consultative approach by detailing how you build relationships with clients. Highlight your method for understanding their goals, and provide examples where your insights led to tailored solutions that enhanced their marketing strategies.

Focus on your methodology for creating impactful sales materials. Mention how you conduct market research and gather insights from subject matter experts, and how you ensure the message aligns with the brand's voice while addressing client pain points.

In your response, describe the resources you leverage to stay informed about industry developments, such as webinars, industry publications, and networking with peers. Emphasize your proactive approach to continuous learning in this fast-evolving field.

Discuss a specific project, detailing your leadership role, the team dynamics, and the outcome. Highlight how your guidance and strategic vision led to successful execution and how it benefited the client.

Talk about your organizational skills and the tools you use to prioritize tasks effectively. Provide an example where you successfully juggle multiple projects without compromising quality or deadlines.

Explain your approach to deep diving into client objectives and how you cross-reference these with Annalect's offerings. Share your experience in developing actionable strategies that bridge the gap between the two.

Describe your conflict resolution strategies, emphasizing communication and active listening. Illustrate with an example where you successfully mediated a disagreement and led the team towards a collaborative solution.

Discuss the importance of clarity and simplicity when dealing with complex topics. Provide techniques you use such as analogies, visual aids, and structured presentations that help ensure understanding for all stakeholders.

Articulate your passion for the growth space by sharing what draws you to digital marketing. Discuss how seeing tangible outcomes from your efforts energizes you and how it influences your overall professional journey.