Director, Pitch Strategy
Publicis Groupe · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridOTHR$121k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Own end to end execution of assigned Connected Media new business pitches.
- Translate growth strategy into project plans, workstreams, timelines, and deliverables.
- Manage development of pitch content to ensure quality, consistency, and compelling storytelling.
- Lead pitch workshops, rehearsals, and presentation readiness activities.
- Identify execution risks and implement solutions to maintain momentum.
- Cook up timelines, dependencies, milestones, and accountability across contributors.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for senior Growth Leadership throughout active pursuits.
- Partner with design teams to develop polished, client ready presentation materials.
- Cook up logistics, work sessions, presentation environments, and final deliverables.
- Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
- Maintain best in class pitch templates, content libraries, and process documentation.
- Capture learnings from wins and losses to improve future business development efforts.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of media agency, marketing, consulting, or related experience.
- Hands on experience managing complex business development pursuits or pitch processes.
- Excellent storytelling, writing, editing, and presentation development skills.
- Strong project management experience with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Executive presence with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to thrive in fast paced environments.
- Proactive, solutions oriented mindset with strong critical thinking abilities.
- Experience mentoring team members and leading cross functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and collaboration tools.
- Desire to continue growing into broader business development leadership roles.