Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Supervisor, Strategic Growth.
Where you’ll be working: In one of our Tombras offices.
This is a unique opportunity to get to be at the heart of one the fastest-growing independent full-service companies in the country and the 2024 Ad Age Independent Agency of the Year.
We’re looking for someone who is eager and curious to get their hands dirty and help manage the process of bringing in new clients. This position will have the opportunity to help shape the new business process, introduce Tombras to new companies and brands, and ultimately see firsthand how we’re shaping and impacting the future of the agency one opportunity at a time. This position will work with key agency leadership and offers huge potential for growth. The Strategic Growth Supervisor will help Tombras improve our outbound approach, new business pitch and go-to-market strategy with ideas for new business assets, pitch design ideas and holistic storytelling approach.
Our ideal candidate is someone with an intimate knowledge of new business (creative and media), who thrives in the fast-paced new business environment, and who is eager to grow into the role and department. We’re looking for someone who is strategically minded, can manage a multitude of projects at same time, will bring an outside perspective and is excited to try new things.
What you bring:
- Good communicator, team player and collaborator
- Proactive go-getter and creative problem solver who can juggle multiple pitches effortlessly
- Comfortable with and excited to work with many different teams and disciplinesInsanely hungry and resourceful–goes above and beyond what is asked
- Brings different perspectives to potential new opportunities and new business process in general
- Advertising industry experience, ideally in the new business function, and a strong understanding of creative and media functions at an agency
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently exhibiting sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
- Remarkable written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
- Exceptional initiative, optimism and follow through skills
- Highly organized with serious attention to detail
What you’ll be doing:
- Have a full understanding of what makes Tombras who we are and why, and be able to articulate that to new potential clients, internal teams and current clients to help support growth
- Lead our outbound new business approach (on a monthly and quarterly basis) to make Tombras more top-of-mind with prospective clients and consultants
- Manage agency CRM communicating to prospects, past prospects and clients, former employees, etc.
- Formalized quarterly communications to agency search consultants
- Strategic highly targeted outreach to industry verticals where agency has recent experience
- Attend relevant industry events for networking/prospecting
- Stay well-informed of the marketing landscape, new business opportunities and industry trends
- Become comfortable speaking with prospective/new clients and authentically representing Tombras
- Understand the link between disciplines and establish strong partnerships with internal teams across disciplines to help support the larger goals of a pitch team
- Serve as an internal resource for teams providing assets and guidance for how we talk about ourselves to support incremental growth and with new client onboarding
- Organize and communicate information with great attention to detail to help ensure the team is always on track and has the information needed to be successful
- Manage incoming new business leads and take on potential client calls to help assess new opportunities
- Facilitate, develop and organize all new business materials (capabilities decks, case studies, RFP language)
Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:
You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. We blur the lines between a creative agency, a digital agency and a management consultancy. Our digital offering is married to the discipline and rigor of our Effie-winning strategists and Cannes Lion-winning creative directors. We are united by our philosophy: Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results®. You’ll also be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Tombras Benefits:
Family - It comes first, on every list
Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another
Dog-friendly office
Unlimited PTO
Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents 401(k) Participation + 3% employer match
Employer - paid Dental & Vision
A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development
New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville
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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
Remote employees must be based in the United States.
