Director, Growth

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 insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.