Global Managing Director, Marketing & Growth

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

About the Role  

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader to serve as Global Managing Director, Marketing & Growth. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for helping to plan and drive the relaunch of Ogilvy Experience, including marketing, growth, business development, analyst relations, and other growth-oriented activities on a global scale. In this role, you will not only serve as Global MD but also North America MD. You will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our marketing strategies, creating building blocks to scale our business, and launching new products and services.

What You’ll Do 

Marketing

• Develop and execute innovative marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness and drive demand generation.
• Guide and support reputation and brand building both internally and external working with Marketing leads and Corporate comms to enhance visibility.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing collateral, including website content, capability decks, product messaging, presentations, case studies, and whitepapers.
• Implement digital marketing strategies, including social media, content marketing, SEO/SEM, email marketing, and online advertising.
• Align with global teams (NA/EMEA/ASIA/LATAM) to develop consistency in offerings and present a body of work / consistent positioning (focusing on NA initially).

Business Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to drive growth, expand market reach, and identify new opportunities.
• Lead, support and/or coordinate RFI & RFP responses as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients to drive business growth and foster strategic alliances.
• Lead negotiations for major partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures to drive revenue and market expansion.
• Create/support key events for brand building, increased visibility and client engagement

Partner Relations / Analyst Relations

• Develop and uncover opportunities within WPP, primarily in specific category working groups.
• Work with Strategic Global Partnerships Leaders across the organization to help identify leads and solidify partner relations.
• Build and nurture relationships with industry analysts and influencers to ensure our company is well-positioned and recognized within the market.
• Engage with analysts to communicate our vision, product roadmap, and competitive differentiation.
• Leverage analyst insights and recommendations to inform marketing and growth strategies.
• Explore or evaluate additional partnerships for content partners, research, prestige, etc. 

Growth-Oriented Activities

• Identify and analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to drive growth opportunities.
• Lead market research and customer segmentation efforts to identify target markets and develop tailored marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute go-to-market plans for new products and services.
• Account map with partner leads (both internal leads and external tech leads) to uncover opportunities
• Coordinate with teams globally for growth + reputation building initiatives including award submissions, analyst relations and Analyst submission support (Waves, MarketScapes, Briefings & Audits)

What You’ll Need  

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role in global marketing, business development, or growth-oriented activities.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in driving business growth and delivering results in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a track record of making data-driven decisions.
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams and strong track record of collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

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