Growth Director
About 97 Switch
97 Switch is a Chicago and Portland based agency focused on Digital Strategy, Marketing, and Design.
We drive customers to your website by beautifully telling your digital story to the right people at the right time. We have been recognized as a Top Digital Marketing Agency by Clutch, UpCity and The Manifest. We take great pride in our relationships and we operate with the understanding that it’s all about being good to others in everything we do.
Who we are looking for
- Experienced Agency Professional: Ideally, you’re a former agency owner or an experienced freelancer with deep knowledge of digital marketing services, including SEO, social media, content marketing, paid media, and more.
- Established Network: You come with an existing book of business and a network of industry connections, making it easy for you to hit the ground running.
- Sales-Savvy but Strategic: You have a knack for identifying business opportunities but also see the bigger picture—focusing not just on client acquisition, but on fostering meaningful, long-term partnerships.
- Results-Oriented: You’re motivated by tangible results and are passionate about driving growth for both our clients and our agency.
Responsibilties
- Identify and Secure New Clients: Leverage your existing book of business and network to bring in new clients, expanding our client roster with high-quality partnerships.
- Build and Nurture Relationships: Develop strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, ensuring a clear understanding of their goals, challenges, and growth potential.
- Strategize and Collaborate: Work closely with our internal team to craft customized solutions for clients, identifying opportunities to align their objectives with our services and grow the relationship over time.
- Represent Our Brand: Act as an agency partner, effectively communicating our value proposition and unique service offerings to potential clients and partners.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Proven Business Development Experience: 5+ years of experience in a digital marketing agency environment with a focus on business development or client acquisition.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of digital marketing trends and best practices across SEO, content marketing, paid media, and social media.
- Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with clients.
- Relationship Management: Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Adaptable and Strategic: Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly in a fast-paced industry, aligning client needs with agency services effectively.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and revenue based performance bonuses
- Robust health, dental and vision plans
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Fun and energetic environment
- Likely hybrid work in Portland, OR, working directly with Agency Founder
How to Apply
To apply, email info@97switch.com with ”{First Name, Last Name} - Growth Director” as the subject and provide your resume and cover letter.
Employment
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be assigned to an employee in this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
97 Switch is an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military and veteran status, disability (physical or mental), or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. 97 Switch believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.