Associate Director of Growth

About the role

DEPT, a growth-invention company at the intersection of technology and marketing, is looking for an Associate Director of Growth to drive its growth in Switzerland. You will be the commercial driving force behind the company's expansion, winning new clients and exceeding growth ambitions across Digital Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data & AI. The role sits in the Swiss Growth team, working closely with specialists across Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data and AI.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and win strategic pitches, tenders, RFPs and new business opportunities across the Swiss market.
• Build and develop a strong commercial pipeline through networking, executive events, roundtables and client relationships.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities and assemble cross-functional teams to create integrated solutions.
• Own the full sales lifecycle, from outreach and qualification through proposals, negotiations, contract signing and client onboarding.
• Negotiate with C-level stakeholders, procurement teams and key decision-makers.
• Work with international teams on complex, multi-market opportunities.
• Represent DEPT at industry events, conferences and networking events in Switzerland.
• Foster a commercial growth mindset and help teams spot new business opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven track record of winning new business in a digital agency, consultancy or technology company.
• Experience selling Digital Experience, CMS, Commerce, Digital Platform or Digital Transformation solutions.
• Experience leading complex pitches and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across Strategy, Experience Design, Technology, Data and AI.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales or growth within digital services.
• Established network in the Swiss market is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, confident with executives.
• Fluent German and English; Swiss German is an advantage, French is a plus.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• 25 days holiday with the option of unpaid leave.
• Flexible health budget, wellness and personal day, learning and development budget, and referral bonus.
• Contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform and occasional meals at the office.
• Social events and a Certified B Corp company with a reputation for doing good.