Director, Growth
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-07-20
Job description
What You Will Do
Engagement Management & Strategic Analysis
Develop and manage client relationships, serving as the key point-of-contact for an engagement team
Structure, manage and deliver complex workstreams and solutions to senior-level stakeholders
Execute and clearly define project plans to ensure positive impact and sustainable business results
Serve as team lead on client deliverables, working both autonomously and in close partnership with senior leadership and junior team members to deliver rigorously supported solutions to complex problems
Lead the process of client discovery, market research and diligence, including guiding interviews that source clarity from clients and generate new insights from the industry
Drive quantitative market, company, and competitive analysis, either independently or in collaboration with junior team members, to unlock compelling insights for clients and support recommendations
Develop practical recommendations for strategy and clearly defined execution plans to bring said strategy to life
Collaboration & Communication
Foster and manage internal working team and external client relationships, delivering collaboration and productivity throughout an engagement
Supervise junior staff with respect to approvals around communication, prioritization of project workload and evaluation of draft output for client deliverables
In partnership with engagement leads, present and defend strategies and analysis to clients, seeking their input and demonstrating “sense and respond” thinking to incorporate real time feedback into recommendations
Industry Connections & Business Development
Support business growth opportunities with existing clients by understanding the broad UTA Advisory service offerings, listening for triggers and raising cross-sell and upsell opportunities strategically aligned with client needs
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify potential new client opportunities, support business development and structure a bespoke approach for each engagement
Leverage industry network, trades and UTA Advisory intelligence to uncover trends and opportunities for active client assignments and future business development
Maintain and grow an active network in the marketplace leveraging UTA Advisory’s owned and sourced opportunities (i.e. events, canvassing, industry memberships) and personal outreach
What You Will Need
7+ years of work experience in consulting, media, marketing, advertising and/or technology
MBA desirable, but not required
Proven experience in applying well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical) and crafting original strategic recommendations with limited involvement from leadership
Proven track record of selling through recommendations to internal teams and/or clients; demonstrated success in turning ideas into actions
Fluency in media/advertising/technology industry terms and trends
Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to partner across the organization to deliver engagement objectives
What You Will Get
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
The opportunity to do the best work of your career
Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
Competitive programs to support your well-being
Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow