Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders.
Our strategic growth focus is on acquiring and retaining large clients for multi-year engagements. We have an above industry average win rate and work on a daily basis on the most exciting RFI and RFP submissions, credentials and capabilities for new and organic growth opportunities.
The opportunity
We’re seeking a T-shaped passionate self-starter who’s eager to transform our approach to business development and local marketing. Part growth, part operations, this rarely available role is an exciting opportunity to drive change at a leading agency while working closely with office leadership and advancing our extensive body of intellectual capital.
The ideal candidate for the role has agency experience identifying, prospecting and successfully pursuing new business opportunities, vetting and responding to RFPs, and providing strategic counsel to executives.
They are interested in driving efficiency, examining how we present ourselves externally, and motivating teams to provide the best possible solutions for our clients.
Our ideal candidate will drive growth (net new and organic) for the agency at both the local and regional level is very well connected externally, can manage C-suite relationships, and understands the communication advisory landscape.
Well-versed in the agency’s products, services and case studies to match both client and agency business objectives, they will promote and represent the agency and are often the first point of contact for a potential client.
Growth Responsibilities
Play a key role in the EMEA regional growth team, including providing counsel and support to our senior leadership teams.
Develop and implement strategic recommendations as well as operational best practices to increase growth in today’s competitive selling environment.
Supporting growth strategy [incl competitor landscape & prospect planning] development, execution and reporting.
Work with local management (General Manager + Managing Directors) to create market growth plan & identify opportunities for growth with GM and MDs, including:
Support / manage all aspects of the new business process: play a lead role in activating the pitch process, liaising with different stakeholders and teams on win strategy, provide strategic storytelling support and quality oversight, shaping RFPs and RFIs delivering best-in-class client service by tailoring our responses to customized client needs.
Manage new business pipeline and reporting: utilize existing dashboard / data tools to make informed decisions and assess performance (eg. monitor conversion rate, avg won budget and CAC and customer lifetime value)
Contribute to revenue forecasting.
Marketing Responsibilities
Devise strategies to drive online engagement to the website and social channels aligned to the business objectives and growth strategy. This includes managing content creation and execution.
Responsible for creation and management of case studies to be utilised across news business; digital channels; awards etc.
Oversee award submissions to bring fame and recognition to Edelman’s work (working in partnership with regional lead)
Oversee events to engage clients and talent including content, logistics, speakers and guestlist.
Devise strategies to drive online engagement to the website and social channels aligned to the business objectives and growth strategy. This includes managing content creation and execution.
Requirements
o Native-standard English and French is required.
o 5 or more years’ experience in a similar role at agency with a strong understanding of the marketing and business development industry landscape in France.
o Successful at pitching and converting leads into new clients.
o Positive with a global growth mindset with a focus on driving net new global business and organic growth.
o Commercially astute and able to quickly identify, understand and articulate a range of strategic business challenges to identify and leverage opportunities
o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
o Team player focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
o Demonstrable project management skills and an innate capacity for organisation
o Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail
o Excellent copywriting and editing skills
o Demonstrable knowledge of current affairs, trends and industry topics
o Friendly, approachable manner with a flexible attitude to work, with the ability to build relationships collaboratively across the business at all levels
o A keen eye for detail and aesthetic
o Ability to use own initiative whilst working to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
o Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Teams and PowerPoint
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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
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