Chief Growth Officer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and continuously evolve Razorfish's go-to-market (GTM) strategy, aligning offerings to future-facing client needs in AI, commerce, brand transformation, sustainability, and CX in conjunction with CMO.
• Oversee all new business development activities, including inbound qualification, outbound prospecting, RFI/RFP responses, high-stakes pitches, and commercials.
• Serve as the executive sponsor and lead storyteller in high-stakes pitches, representing Razorfish's brand and capabilities with clarity, confidence, and ambition.
• Collaborate across Publicis Groupe to position Razorfish as a key integrated partner in multi-agency pursuits.
• Partner with Client Leadership and Delivery to unlock whitespace opportunities within existing client portfolios.
• Build and standardize growth planning models, including opportunity forecasting and key account planning frameworks.
• Drive cross-sell and upsell opportunities by enabling account teams to articulate Razorfish's full spectrum of services and capabilities.
• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to shaping agency strategy, operational priorities, and organizational health.
• Build deep partnerships with other C-level leaders to ensure growth aligns with creative, operational, and people strategies.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing, collaborative growth organization rooted in curiosity, inclusion, and accountability.
• Act as an external ambassador and internal champion for Razorfish's mission, values, and voice in the industry.

Requirements

• 15-20+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, consulting, or digital agency environments with a track record of commercial growth and leadership.
• Proven success winning and growing multimillion-dollar accounts across industries such as Retail, CPG, Tech, Financial Services, QSR, or Healthcare.
• Deep understanding of integrated marketing services, from brand and media to experience design, CRM, data science, and marketing transformation.
• Exceptional storyteller with experience leading high-profile pitches and influencing C-level client decisions.
• Inspirational people leader with experience managing cross-functional teams across marketing, business development, and partnerships.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset, able to see around corners and connect seemingly unrelated dots into powerful opportunities.
• Strong executive presence, gravitas, and ability to inspire confidence in both clients and internal stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI, commerce, brand transformation, sustainability, and CX in client offerings.
• Experience working within or collaborating across large agency networks like Publicis Groupe.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, consulting, or digital agency environments.
• Proven success winning and growing multimillion-dollar accounts across various industries.
• Deep understanding of integrated marketing services including brand, media, experience design, CRM, data science, and marketing transformation.
• Experience leading high-profile pitches and influencing C-level client decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across marketing, business development, and partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking with a growth mindset and ability to connect unrelated dots into opportunities.
• Strong executive presence and ability to inspire confidence in clients and stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more.
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy, and Fertility.
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off including Flexible Time off, Vacation, Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days.
• Matching Gifts programs.
• Flexible working arrangements and 'Work Your World' Program encouraging remote work.
• Access to office for up to 6 weeks a year (based on eligibility).
• Business Resource Groups supporting multiple affinities and alliances.