Director, Growth

About this role

Job Description Who We Are  

Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are   headquartered   in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service .    Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune,   AdAge , Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.     At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed,   safe   and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective   allows   us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.   

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.   

What   You’ll   Do     Project Management:   45 % | Professional Writing, Content Creation –   4 5% |   Outreach :   10 %  

  The   director   for Growth supports the EVP in project management of all new business workstreams and pitch activity, and outreach. This role is critical for   ensuring   all deliverables are met in   a timely   and effective manner. They play a key role in   the management of   RFIs /RFPs and   outreach management .   This person must manage   RFI submissions,   preparing   relevant research and insights, and   coordinating   the pitch process across multiple teams and stakeholders. They will work closely with senior leadership across the organization (and other COEs).     Detailed responsibilities:  

RFP Strategy  

• Eventually lead partnership with BST leadership on strategic assignment development  

• Case Study   mangement : copy, consistency,   orgnanization  

• Help pitch team organize content to enhance storytelling;   identiy   gaps and areas for improvement  

• Strategic sounding board for BST, creative ideation Support  

• Ensure RFP   objectives   and brand challenges are being addressed  

• Collaborate with Design team and TBD PM to ensure pitch team is   operating   within established timelines  

RFP Content Support   and Management  

• Support tone & stylistic continuity   for new   business content  

• Manage & organize written content: saving plan,   identify   opportunities   for   enhancement , updating  

• Eventually lead RFI development; ensure accuracy in final submissions  

• Collaborate with   Design to   ensure RFI and written deliverables are being completed per established timelines  

• Create/ Maintain   Database of all RFP ’s Best Answers and a library of all materials for easy access  

Project Management  

• Help to manage all active pitches and ensure process timelines are being adhered to  

• Establish timelines and calendar invites for active pitches  

• Manage day-of pitch   logistics ; collaborate with vendors, hospitality,   EA's   to ensure all day-of needs are in place  

• H elp to ideate creative engagement opportunities for pitches  

• Oversee   calendars and set up key pitch meeting dates   

Who You Are  

• Must be a   self-starter   and motivated to grow the business  

• Must have exceptional organizational skills and thrive on managing multiple projects  

• Able to multitask while   exhibiting   great attention to detail  

• Must have strong intrapersonal skills, and be confident in managing talent of diverse seniority to ensure deadlines are met  

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, such as trade journals, research reports, white   papers   and cross-tabulated survey data.   

• Ability to write business briefs, case   studies   and general business correspondence.   

• Must be able to work well under pressure, ‘remain calm amidst chaos’  

• Strong people skills  

• Must be deadline-oriented  

Preferred Skills & Experience  

• 6 + years of experience in new business / business development capacity   /   media strategy  

• MS Office, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail/Teams  

• Bachelor’s degree   required  

• Interest in marketing,   advertising   and/or media  

• Flexibility with work hours – late nights and/or weekends may be necessary  

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Certificates, Licenses and Registrations   No requirements for certificates,   licenses   and registrations  

Physical Activity and Work Environment  

No requirements for phys i cal activity and work environment   

The statements   herein   are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills   required of   personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not   establish   a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.  

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range $140,000.00 - $165,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.   We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability

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