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Havas Edge San Diego
Job Description Summary :
The Growth Specialist will be an integral and valued player in the Growth team's overall success, with a focus on project management for RFP's and pitches, pitch deck design & development, and pitch coordination.
S / he will report directly to the Growth Sales Manager and will work cross-functionally with our media, account management, strategic planning, and analytics departments.
Additionally, the Growth Specialist will provide other design support to our business development efforts, including but not limited to developing, updating and designing case studies, consolidating all of our best-in-class slides into a single repository for the growth department, and having a valued role in developing and improving upon our processes.
Job Description : WHAT YOU'LL DO :
WHAT YOU'LL DO : RESPONSIBILITIES :
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Project Management on RFP's and Pitches assigned by Department Lead
- Ensures internal business development best practices and processes are adhered to.
- Publishes timely internal status reviews to summarize the workflow of in-progress pitches.
- Basic audience report pulls and competitive research (MRI Simmons, Vivvix Kantar)
- Collaborates with Primary Pitch Lead(s) to map out deliverables and milestones.
- Interfaces with key stakeholders to ensure content and deliverables are on track.
- Presentation design for new business
- Supports Growth Team on pitches from deck builds & edits, to rehearsals & in-person pitch materials, etc.
- Creates graphics to represent the key points made on slides to bring them to life.
- Maintains and updates repository for best-in-class pitch decks and stand-alone sections of the deck.
- Utilize and build upon presentation skills (delivery, presence, agency knowledge, etc.) with opportunities to pitch prospective clients
- Assists in creating and delivering content internally & externally for department wins, networking, prospecting, etc.
- Will train new hires on core project management & presentation design responsibilities if needed.
WHO YOU ARE :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
- 2+ years of project management and / or sales experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- You previously interned or worked in marketing, advertising, new business, or relevant area of expertise; experience supporting new business and business development initiatives in a fast-paced, high growth environment preferred but not required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva or other similar content creation tools.
- Passion for marketing and a growth mindset
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges
- Experience in cross-collaboration with all departments and levels within a company, as well as vendors and clients
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
- Work effectively with all personalities
- Must be extremely detail-oriented, analytical, curious, and have an eye for design
- Able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities while still meeting tight deadlines
- Personable, approachable, and well-spoken
- Must be extremely efficient, organized, and resourceful
- Must have strong follow-up skills with solid attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter / entrepreneurial and able to function well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with many personalities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are essential
PREFERRED SKILLS & BACKGROUND (NOT REQUIRED) :
- BA or BS degree in a related field
- Agency experience
- Competitive research tools
- MRI Simmons
- Vivvix Kantar
- Lead generation & prospecting experience
- Salesforce and / or HubSpot (CRM)
- Compensation Expectations : 65K-75K annually
WHO WE ARE :
Build the Business. Build the Brand.
At Havas Edge we influence people to act by combining multi-channel marketing and commerce, plus the creative and technology that powers them.
Our work results in profitable growth and lasting relationships between customers and our clients' brands.
We are an award-winning, international, performance marketing agency with a proven track record of helping clients succeed.
We're an integrated agency that embraces every media channel; a creative powerhouse that loves data and analytics, and a passionate partner committed to giving clients more for less.
With expertise across all digital, broadcast, and media domains, we help our clients build their businesses and brands - in that order.
Havas Edge is part of the Edge Performance Network (EPN), a full-service, global performance marketing network. The EPN offers clients expertise in all aspects of performance marketing, from analytics to strategy, creative and production, media planning, and buying across all channels, as well as the industry's best attribution and modeling capabilities.
We are a full-service, direct response agency, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with offices and affiliated offices in Boston, MA;
Dallas, TX; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA; and Paris, FR.
Havas Edge is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other basis provided by federal, state, or local law.
We foster a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and create the best work to be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, and more! We pride ourselves on having a highly collaborative environment and seek individuals who thrive in a similar capacity. Ready to join?
Contract Type : Permanent
Permanent
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.