Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022. 

This position serves as a lead support across Dentsu Creative New Business team, working closely with other disciplines in delivering and exceeding client expectations. This position is responsible for bringing our new Business vision to life by partnering with subject matter experts to deliver a clear response to RFPs, leading pitch teams in the development of pitch assignment work, partnering with department leads to bring our agency’s ‘best thinking’ in pitches, working with design teams to elevate our work and being accountable for accurate reporting of pitches to internal stakeholders.

We are looking for a self-starter to lead New Business initiatives, working closely with senior leadership, to ensure all aspects of the pitch process run efficiently and smoothly. In this role, you will be required to work across all disciplines within the agency, managing multiple timelines, client expectations, and will be responsible for communicating changes/directions to internal team members.
 

Position Responsibilities

In summary the role involves the following core responsibilities:

• The role of the New Business Manager is to partner with other members of the Business Development team to assist in running of US new business pitches

• Contribute to development and elevation of the pitch content to ensure a compelling, bold, and memorable story

• Add strategic value at each stage of the pitch process

• Foster collaborative relationships across agency and practices to ensure a consistent strategy is deployed on pitches

• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for organizing process and people

• Responsible for all internal pitch document design briefings, and activating and owning the pitch delivery plan alongside design lead

• Closely collaborate with pitch leadership to ensure a consistent, winning strategy is deployed across all pitches

• Ensure accountability across key pitch stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliverables

• Guide and execute pitch coordination – timelines, checkpoints, deliverables, design and pitch theater/production needs

• Managing client objectives, expectations and timelines and communicating changes/directions to internal team members

• Developing the budget and timeline for a project, and managing deliverables and resources against the project plan

• Manage & organize all aspects of the pitch process from writing responses to RFIs/RFPs, internal meetings, presentation development/logistics

• Build an outstanding command of the agency’s work and results via case studies

• Serve as lead support for RFP and pitch deck development; ability to manage multiple content streams simultaneously, excellent writing

• Manage new business budgets

• 2-4 years business development experience for a production agency, advertising agency or similar company

• Self-starter who is curious and proactively thinks around corners

• Experience with writing & executing RFPs/RFIs responses

• Ability to perform in a fast paced and changing environment, under pressure to deadline

• Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams to a common vision

• Confident leader in group settings and with executive leadership - setting expectations and flagging potential issues before they happen

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale - Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides.  We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft - Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration - Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $63,440 - $91,900. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/  

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