WongDoody is seeking a self-motivated individual capable of identifying, pursuing and winning strategic andcreativenew business opportunities.
The Director, Business Development willcombinetheircurrent experienceselling digital design and transformation along with a swiftly-acquired knowledge of agency history, case studies, current business and strategic direction to contribute to the growth and financial success of the company.
The Director, Business Development will be part of our growing team, responsible for identifying, pitching and closingUX/CX/Product Designengagements with clientsacross a variety of industries. This will be done both independently as well as in partnership with the existing account teams from Infosys, our parent company. They will drive incremental revenue andcreativeopportunities, growing a funnel of prospects and converting them into wins.
This individual will prioritize and manage new business pursuits with support from a cross functional team. A collaborative leader that works well in ahighly-creativeteam environment, has a sense of humor, patience, and a tolerance for pressure is a must.
An ideal candidate will be local to New York City or the Dallas Fort Worth area.
What you'll do:
- Proactively initiate new client relationships and leverage existing partnershipsthrough our position as an Infosys company
- Follow up and qualify new business leads and identify and prioritize growth opportunities
- Lead and own the quality and final deliverable of RFI/RFP responses, including proposals and presentations
- Manage complex pitches and prospect meetings, working effectively across allWongDoodycapabilities, including branding, advertising, experience design, production and strategy
- Participate in new business strategy decision making and planning with business development team and executive leadership
- Build relationships with prospect client contacts
What you've got:
- The ideal candidate will thrive withina creative environment and be well versed in the specifics of digital product design
- Successful track record (7+ years) of building business within a digital agency or consulting environment
- Ability to speak to both tactical and strategic decision makers; hold their own in conversations with senior WongDoody, Infosys and client leadership; and command a room in pitch situations
- Proven experience in building and leading a cross functional team in the pitch/BD process
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- A sense of humor!
The perks:
We ll pay you to come work here, because we re generous like that. Our salary range for this role is $125k - $150k + bonus, but on top of your paycheck you ll receive a whole lotta benefits to help keep you healthy, secure, and balanced. You ll get great medical, dental and vision insurance (paid in full), 401K with company match, extended holidays, flexible summer hours, and volunteer time off to name a few.
About Us
We are WongDoody. 2000 innovators, creators and designers in 22 studios across the world.
We create human experiences. Tell big stories for bold clients. Use design to save lives. For the past 30 years, WongDoody has been recognized as one of the most creative and innovative companies by Cannes Lions, Fast Company and EY, among others.
Since our founding, we have won hundreds of global awards for advertising, branding, experience design and strategy, while building a culture that consistently makes WongDoody one of the Best Places to Work . We recognize that our people and our values are paramount to our success. Now an Infosys company, our culture remains the same open, inclusive and curious rooted in Creative Democracy formed by our founders,Tracy WongandPatrick Doody.
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WongDoody is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer where we are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workspace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We are intentional about creating a space that celebrates, embraces, and also reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
All candidate information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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