Director of Growth

About the role

DEPT® is seeking a Director of Growth to lead commercial expansion in Switzerland. You will be the primary driver for winning new clients and delivering the company’s growth ambitions across Digital Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data & AI.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and win strategic pitches, tenders, RFPs and new‑business opportunities across the Swiss market.
• Build and nurture a strong commercial pipeline through networking, executive events, roundtables and client relationships.
• Identify, qualify and develop new opportunities, assembling cross‑functional teams to create integrated solutions.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from outreach and qualification to proposal development, negotiation, contract signing and client onboarding.
• Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations with C‑level stakeholders, procurement teams and key decision‑makers.
• Collaborate with international teams on complex, multi‑market opportunities.
• Represent DEPT® at industry events, conferences, executive dinners and networking opportunities throughout Switzerland.
• Promote a growth‑mindset across the organisation and help teams surface new business prospects.

Required profile

• Proven track record of winning new business within a digital agency, consultancy or technology company.
• Experience selling Digital Experience, CMS, Commerce, Digital Platform or Digital Transformation solutions.
• Strong background leading complex pitches and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across strategy, experience design and technology.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial instincts and relationship‑driven approach.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of Digital Experience, CMS, Commerce, Data & AI ecosystems.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills with senior‑level stakeholders.