Job description
Derris is a brand consultancy headquartered in New York City and London. We approach our work methodically, telling stories with universal impact through strategy, positioning, content and communications. We challenge conventional thinking and seek to work with people who have an open mind for new ideas. We work with people, companies and causes we believe in.
ABOUT DERRIS
Derris is here to help build great brands. From technological innovators to brand-builders, we work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in cluttered industries. We create unique messaging and execute strategic media relations programs that blend traditionally separate practice areas to offer clients a holistic approach to both consumer and business storytelling. A few of the clients on our roster include: Warby Parker, Reformation, Harry’s, AWAY, Catbird, Voluspa, Speedo, Singapore Airlines, Google, Dolby, Mozilla and the Four Seasons.
People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Derris is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking a Vice President of Growth, Consumer & Brand to join our Growth team. This role will focus on driving business development across multiple organizations focused on consumer/brand work, working on clients such as Everlane, Bombas, and more. The person best suited to this role will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, ideally with a strong background in shaping public relations campaigns for consumer clients. This person will report directly to the Head of Growth.
Please note that this is not a sales job.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Growth team is in-office at least three times per week.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As aVice Presidenton the Growth team, you will…
- Lead business development strategy focused on consumer campaigns including shaping the voice and tone of proposals and crafting successful pitch strategies
- Create strategy for and lead development of tailor-made, engaging proposals and presentations for select new business projects
- Support Orchestra’s Growth team management, including capacity planning and Growth team-wide initiatives
- Contribute to library of best practices, key case studies and key learnings to enforce a standard of excellence for consumer/brand proposals
- Analyze consumer business trends to proactively identify and drive BD engagement with key sectors
- Proactively identify opportunities to grow the consumer practice area and form plans
- Work individually with team members to build up their business development capacities and map their networks
- Help frame and draft BD reporting
- Manage engagement with consumer practice area including leading Derris new business check-ins
- Build the capacity of Growth team and account team managers to integrate key tactics, such as influencer and experiential services, into their client offerings
Essential skills:
- 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in an agency setting, working on consumer public relations campaigns
- Experience in business development, including shaping business development processes, directing new business strategies and developing sharp, tailored proposals, is strongly preferred
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams
- Expert multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
- Strong writing and research skills that ensure that every stone is overturned along with the creation of sharp, compelling content for new business
Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.
WORKING AT DERRIS
Compensation philosophy: Derris offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.
Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$170,000
Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
Generous paid time off (PTO)
- 20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 11 holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
Employer-funded life insurance
Discounted annual bikeshare membership
Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work
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We’re part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Civitas, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Brightmode.
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