Managing Director, Growth

• Architect and Drive Growth Across the Region
• Establish a long‑term, data‑informed growth strategy
• Develop comprehensive market approaches
• Identify whitespace opportunities, emerging verticals, and high‑value relationships
• Maintain a consistent presence in the market
• Lead High‑Performing Business Development and Client Partnerships
• Oversee, mentor, and grow the business development team
• Partner closely with client partners to strengthen existing accounts
• Implement rigorous pipeline management processes
• Shape compelling narratives and differentiated value propositions
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Oversee the P&L for North America's new business
• Accurately forecast pipeline outcomes and revenue scenarios
• Guide account and practice leaders on pricing, scoping, and delivery models
• Champion the WongDoody Brand and Culture
• Represent the agency confidently, authentically, and aspirationally in all external contexts
• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and commercial agility
• Steer cross‑regional collaboration

• MBA or master’s degree in digital marketing, advertising, business, or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 3–5 years of previous digital agency experience and diverse, varied client experience (required)
• Demonstrated success as a senior new business leader, ideally within an advertising, design, or digital transformation environment
• start‑up or high‑growth organizational experience preferred
• Deep fluency across digital creative ecosystems — including connected brand experiences, integrated campaigns, multi‑platform storytelling, CX/UX, data‑driven creativity, and emerging technologies
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence C‑suite decision‑makers and cross‑functional teams
• A proactive, high‑energy personality marked by resilience, curiosity, and a bias toward action
• A deep appreciation for creativity, design, technology, and the evolving nature of human experience
• Proximity to a WongDoody studio is required (NY, LA, SEA)
• San Francisco is acceptable as well

A proven track record of scaling an agency practice or leading significant business expansion within a creative, design, or digital consultancy environment, including managing or contributing to a business or division in the $150M–$200M range

• Great medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• extended holidays
• flexible summer hours
• volunteer time off