Director, Growth Toronto, Ontario

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
DescriptionAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:
  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
About the Role:You're a force. Confident, persuasive, and sharp. The Director, Growth is the strategic driver of new business at WPP Media, leading pitches with clarity, confidence, and calm. You know how to read a room, build authentic relationships, and get buy-in from senior stakeholders. You don't just pitch - you rally, motivate, and inspire cross-functional teams to bring their best to the table.You thrive in ambiguity, manage a dozen spinning plates without breaking a sweat, and exude a calm focus even in high-pressure situations. Your energy is magnetic, your thinking is critical, your writing is compelling - and most of all, you make the work fun.This role is at the center of our growth engine. You'll be instrumental in shaping how we show up in the market, partnering with client leads, strategy, media, creative and specialty teams to craft winning pitches and compelling responses to new opportunities. You'll also be a key player in developing internal growth processes and championing a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, creativity, and connection.What You'll Do
  • Lead the end-to-end pitch process for high-value opportunities-ensuring the experience is seamless, strategic, and persuasive.
  • Act as the external face of WPP Media Growth-cultivating prospective relationships, responding to inbound RFPs, and building a pipeline of opportunity.
  • Inspire cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough work - rallying energy and collaboration across disciplines.
  • Navigate senior stakeholder conversations with confidence, credibility, and tact - earning trust and alignment across the board.
  • Craft compelling narratives and develop high-impact pitch materials that clearly articulate WPP Media's value proposition.
  • Maintain rigorous project management discipline: workbacks, deliverables, deadlines, and budgets are second nature to you.
  • Champion a culture of growth internally by celebrating wins, fostering pride, and helping people see their role in driving the business forward.
  • Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and client dynamics to proactively shape pursuit strategies.
  • Monitor, track, and report on pipeline performance, identifying patterns and opportunities for improvement.
  • Bring a sense of humor, humility, and human touch to everything you do.
Who You Are
  • A natural connector with exceptional interpersonal skills; you build relationships with ease and adapt to different personalities and working styles.
  • Exceptionally organized, deadline-driven, and unfazed by shifting priorities or ambiguous asks.
  • A compelling communicator, especially when it comes to writing. You can distill complex ideas into crisp, persuasive language.
  • Comfortable in a matrixed organization, working fluidly across agencies, capabilities, and client categories.
  • You think critically, challenge the status quo, and see both the forest and the trees.
  • A high EQ leader who knows how to motivate a room, whether it's in a tense review, a creative brainstorm, or a 9 p.m. deck sprint.
  • Comfortable having a strong point of view, but open enough to hear a better one.
  • Passionate about great work, good people, and pushing the business forward.
  • Experienced in the media/creative agency world
  • Bonus: client-side or client-facing experience is an asset.
What You Bring
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience, with at least 2+ years focused on business development or growth functions
  • Experience working within an advertising, media, or creative agency is required
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects from pitch to close
  • Deep understanding of the Canadian media landscape and competitive agency environment
  • Strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and attention to detail
  • A natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving, ever-changing environments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint (because, let's be real…)
Life at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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