Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships (Chicago)

Oliver

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.  As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.  Role: Business Director Location: Chicago, United States    ABOUT THE ROLE:  The Business Director is the senior strategic and commercial lead for the OLIVER studio working in partnership with our client. You are accountable for the overall health of the client relationship, the financial performance of the account, and ensuring studio delivery is aligned with the client’s marketing priorities across all four business units. You partner with the Program Director on operational delivery, with the Associate Creative Director on creative quality, and with the CRM Strategy Lead on campaign planning. You act as the key escalation point for senior client stakeholders and serve as the bridge between the client’s ambitions and the studio’s capabilities.   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:  * Own the senior client relationship with stakeholders across all business units, building trusted, strategic partnerships that go beyond brief management * Lead weekly and monthly account rhythms — status meetings, QBRs, and performance reviews — ensuring consistent reporting against agreed SLAs and KPIs * Manage the overall commercial health of the account, including budget tracking, forecasting, scope management, and financial reporting to OLIVER leadership * Identify and develop organic growth opportunities across the client’s portfolio, acting as a proactive strategic partner rather than a reactive service provider * Partner with the Program Director to ensure studio operations, resource allocation, and workflow management via OMG — where the work is organised and orchestrated — support on-time, on-brief delivery at scale * Lead and develop a team of Account Managers, creating a high-performance, client-first culture within the studio * Represent OLIVER at a senior client leadership level, presenting performance data, creative work, and strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity * Work with the AI Transformation Lead to identify opportunities to integrate AI-driven efficiencies via Pencil and Share of Model into studio operations and client deliverables * Serve as the cultural anchor of the studio: insider-minded, proactive, and deeply embedded in the client’s mission, brands, and audiences WHAT YOU NEED TO BE GREAT IN THIS ROLE:  * A track record of leading large, complex client accounts — ideally spanning multiple brands or business units — in an in-house, embedded, or agency environment  * Strong commercial acumen: experience managing account-level budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting  * Experience in or adjacent to higher education, healthcare, or mission-driven marketing is a strong differentiator  * Demonstrated ability to hold senior client relationships and facilitate strategic conversations with VP-level and above stakeholders  * Excellent people leadership skills, with experience developing account management teams  * A proactive, insider mindset: you understand the opportunity from the inside and bring the right workflows, the right talent, and the right technology  * Strong understanding of creative production operations — briefing, resourcing, delivery, and reporting — in a high-volume content environment  * Strategic integration of AI across studio projects and operations  * Experience setting AI governance and quality standards at studio level  * Agentic leadership for complex business and creative challenges  * Drives AI innovation and shares best practice across OLIVER network  * At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $153,000.00 to $171,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.  REQ ID: 17675 #LI-DIRECTOR #LI-FD1  Our values shape everything we do:  Be Ambitious to succeed    Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible    Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work    Be always learning and listening to understand    Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations    Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations     OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.     OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Calendly

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?  Ready to make a serious impact? Millions of people already rely on Calendly, and we’re still in the midst of exciting product growth — it’s a fantastic time to join us. Everything you’ll work on here will accelerate your career to the next level. If you want to learn, grow, and do the best work of your life alongside the best people you’ve ever worked with, then we hope you’ll consider allowing Calendly to be a part of your professional journey. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR DIRECTOR, GROWTH MARKETING AT CALENDLY WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT WORKING ON CALENDLY'S GROWTH MARKETING TEAM? Growth marketing is a key strategic bet for Calendly. We have a highly viral product by nature and therefore a funnel that has huge potential if optimized and leveraged correctly. At the same time we are sprinting to launching multiple new products this year. The Growth marketing team is key to both optimizing our scheduling funnel while building new funnels for our new products. We move fast, think boldly, and are deeply committed to telling stories that matter — and we're looking for a leader to help us do it at scale. WHY DO WE NEED YOU? We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Growth Marketing to lead our customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth initiatives across digital and lifecycle channels. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling data-driven marketing strategies that accelerate growth, optimize funnel performance, and maximize customer lifetime value. They will own web, lifecycle marketing and upper funnel acquisition. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, analytical rigor, and team leadership, with a proven track record of driving measurable business results in high-growth environments. This role will partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Brand, Analytics, and Finance teams to deliver integrated growth programs aligned with company goals. ON A TYPICAL DAY, YOU WILL FOCUS ON: GROWTH STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP * Partner closely with the Growth Product leader to jointly define and drive unified company wide growth strategy, aligning product led and marketing led initiatives across the full customer lifecycle. * Develop and execute the company’s comprehensive growth marketing strategy across acquisition, activation, retention, and re-engagement. * Own growth KPIs including customer acquisition cost (CAC), conversion rates, customer lifetime value (LTV), retention, and revenue contribution. * Identify and prioritize new growth opportunities through testing, experimentation, and channel expansion. * Lead annual and quarterly growth planning, forecasting, and budget allocation. LIFECYCLE & RETENTION MARKETING * Build lifecycle marketing strategies that improve onboarding, engagement, retention, and customer advocacy. * Partner with CRM and product teams to develop personalized customer journeys across email, SMS, in-app, and push channels. * Improve customer lifetime value through segmentation, automation, and upsell/cross-sell initiatives. WEB * Own the website end to end * Define goals and a roadmap to achieve them * Partner with product marketing to ensure we tell compelling stories about our products that drive adoption * Experiment to improve conversion rates * Ensure the website is a highly optimized revenue driver but also an incredible experience as the front door to our brand DEMAND GENERATION & ACQUISITION * Oversee paid acquisition channels including paid search, paid social, affiliate, display, SEO, and partnerships. * Optimize multi-channel campaigns to improve lead generation, customer acquisition, and ROI. * Drive full-funnel demand generation strategies that align with sales and revenue targets. * Evaluate and scale emerging acquisition channels. ANALYTICS & EXPERIMENTATION * Establish a culture of experimentation through A/B testing and performance optimization. * Analyze funnel performance, attribution, and cohort behavior to identify growth opportunities. * Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track campaign effectiveness and business impact. * Leverage data insights to inform strategic decisions and improve marketing efficiency. TEAM LEADERSHIP & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION * Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing growth marketing team. * Collaborate closely with Product, Brand, Analytics, Finance, and Sales to align growth initiatives with business objectives. * Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Manage external agencies, vendors, and marketing technology partners. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * 10+ years of progressive experience in growth marketing, demand generation, or performance marketing. * 5+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing marketing teams. * Proven success scaling customer acquisition and retention programs in fast-paced, high-growth environments. * Deep expertise in paid media, lifecycle marketing, funnel optimization, and attribution. * Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Tableau, HubSpot, Marketo, or similar platforms. * Experience managing significant marketing budgets and delivering measurable ROI. * Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities. * Highly data-driven with a bias toward action and experimentation. * Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments. * Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity in evolving business environments. * Have an analytical and experimental mindset * Understand customer journeys and how to design experiences that resonate with customers to take action Tier 1 Salary Hiring Range $252,413—$315,516 USD Tier 2 Salary Hiring Range $231,378—$289,223 USD Tier 3 Salary Hiring Range $210,344—$262,930 USD The ranges listed above are the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change. Calendly takes a number of factors into consideration when determining an employee’s starting salary, including relevant experience, relevant skills sets, interview performance, location/metropolitan area, and internal pay equity. Base salary is just one component of Calendly’s total rewards package. All full-time (30 hours/week) employees are also eligible for our Top Performer Bonus program (or Sales incentive), equity awards, and competitive benefits. Calendly uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location, or the onsite building location if hybrid, to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current geographic zones are as follows: * Tier 1: San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, New York City, NY * Tier 2: Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Miami, FL, and all other cities in CA. * Tier 3: All other locations not in Tier 1 or Tier 2 If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please let your Recruiter know when first connecting with them. Calendly is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are located in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and West Virginia, you will not be eligible for employment. Note that all individual roles will specify location eligibility. All candidates can find our Candidate Privacy Statement here Candidates residing in California may visit our Notice at Collection for California Candidates here: Notice at Collection This role may require occasional travel for company events, team collaboration, or offsites.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we are hiring: WPP’s investment in AI and technology has enabled us to integrate these capabilities into the entire marketing operating process. This ecosystem, known as WPP Open, combines WPP's AI-powered solutions and services with a unified Operating System.  We are recruiting Growth Consultants to work closely with our Senior Directors and sales teams. You will collaborate to understand client businesses, identify their growth drivers and barriers, and advocate for WPP’s modern marketing approach. Your contributions will be essential in designing and delivering compelling solution showcases and tailored proposals that demonstrate how WPP Open’s AI-powered capabilities accelerate client growth and deliver measurable value.  This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the modernization of client marketing through AI, building on your experience and gaining valuable exposure across diverse disciplines including Media, Creative, Production, and Experience. Drawing on this expertise and unique vantage point, you will translate client insights and the value identified during growth opportunities into actionable information for our Client Success and Enablement teams, ensuring a seamless transition to client delivery.  The position reports to a Senior Director of Growth Consulting and works closely with WPP’s Central and Agency growth teams, our WPP Open direct sales teams, and key WPP clients.    What you will do: The primary responsibilities of the position are:  * Working alongside Senior Directors and client teams to analyse client business opportunities, identifying areas for strategic application of WPP Open capabilities.  * Developing client-specific proposals and presentations that clearly articulates WPP Open's unique value proposition and its relevance to client objectives.  * Coordinating and actively contributing to the creation of compelling prototypes, tailored demonstrations, and impactful solution showcases addressing specific client use cases and scenarios.  * Collaborating closely with direct sales Account Executives to prepare for and actively participate in value-consultative sales discussions for WPP Open.  * Translating client insights and identified value from the sales cycle into clear, actionable information for Client Success and Enablement teams, facilitating a smooth transition from sales to delivery of WPP Open solutions.  * Staying well-informed on the latest WPP Open features, emerging AI advancements, and broader market trends to proactively identify and support new growth opportunities for clients.  * Assisting in the development of strategic positioning and compelling messaging for WPP Open, ensuring strong alignment with evolving client needs and market opportunities.  * Working collaboratively with the pricing and partnerships teams to provide necessary support in developing appropriate commercial models and fostering strategic alliances for WPP Open solutions.  * Actively contributing to the achievement of team and WPP Open’s revenue growth targets by driving impactful client engagement and supporting the development of innovative solutions.    What you will need: * An analytical mindset, able to approach issues and challenges from multiple perspectives  * Demonstrated interest and foundational understanding of product growth methodologies  * Familiarity with Ad Tech, MarTech, and the application of AI in marketing  * Understanding of Advertising / Marketing / Media data  * Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new business environments and client challenges  * A natural desire to share knowledge, collaborate, and contribute to team success  * Communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex ideas  * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional, and multi-location team environment      The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.  . $125,365—$170,204 USD 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. WPP 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. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.