Location: Paris,TX, USA
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
Burson France is a market leader with 120 people specialized in all expertise, serving clients across all industries in their reputation stakes, in building and protecting their image. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Growth Officer to join our Leadership team. If you're a seasoned business development professional with a passion for driving growth and innovation, this is a great opportunity to lead and make a significant impact.
As our Chief Growth Officer, you'll have the chance to drive our business development strategy at the highest level, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a pivotal leadership position where your efforts will directly influence the trajectory of our growth in the French market and beyond.
Key responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Define and implement a robust business development strategy that aligns with our global and EMEA growth objectives, ensuring Burson France remains at the forefront of our industry.
* New Business Development: Take the lead in expanding our client portfolio by sourcing new business opportunities, organizing chemistry meetings, and showcasing our products and technological tools.
* Pitch Excellence: Manage the entire RFP process, from briefing to mobilizing top talent for pitches, ensuring every pitch is strategic, polished, and compelling.
* Growth Community Leadership: Animate and lead the Growth community in France, represent Burson France in EMEA-wide Growth Community calls, and forging strong relationships with other WPP France agencies.
YOU:
* Experienced Leader: You bring a wealth of experience in business development within integrated communications or advertising agencies.
* Global Perspective: Fluent in English, you're comfortable and experienced working in an international environment, ready to navigate and thrive in a global marketplace.
* Strategic Approach: You're a natural at identifying and seizing new business opportunities, with a relentless drive to succeed.
If you're passionate about growth, eager to take on a leadership role, and excited about the opportunity to shape the future of a leading agency, we want to hear from you.
At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
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