Head of Growth

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the firm’s growth agenda by shaping the integrated growth strategy, leading new business development and marketing leadership, and enabling cross‑practice collaboration to deepen client relationships and win opportunities.

Own firm-wide growth goals, metrics, and accountability
Lead business development, marketing, and strategic partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

Build a culture of growth across the firm by equipping leaders with the tools, processes, insights and marketing support needed to deepen client relationships and win new business.
Integrated Growth Strategy
Contribute and execute Avoq's firm-wide growth strategy in partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team
Identify priority growth sectors, emerging markets, client opportunities
Develop annual and multi-year growth plans aligned with firm objectives
Create measurable growth goals and accountability across communications and government relations practices
Monitor competitive trends and recommend strategic adjustments
- Build alignment across practices around firm-wide growth priorities
- Conduct ongoing market analyses to determine growth industries and sectors
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that expand Avoq's market presence and create new opportunities

Requirements

15+ years of experience leading strategic growth initiatives, business development and brand marketing within a communications firm, consulting firm or other professional services organization
Demonstrated success driving measurable revenue growth
Experience managing complex pursuit processes and client relationships
Strong understanding of brand strategy, digital marketing and corporate communications
Strong knowledge of various communication platforms and demonstrated experience in advancing an organization’s thought leadership in conjunction with industry awards and other industry events
Excellent analytical capabilities and outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
Proven ability to quickly develop trusting relationships and build consensus with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed, and dynamic environment where it is the norm to manage multiple projects and issue-areas simultaneously
Experience scaling growth within a consulting, communications, public affairs or professional services organization

Benefits

100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) contributions
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)
12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq

Avoq is an advocacy firm that helps companies, organizations and industries elevate ideas, build brands, and tackle reputation or policy challenges. We combine communications and advocacy to creatively shape narratives, manage brand reputation, influence national debates, and engage the audiences you need to reach. We embrace an ethos of creative advocacy — informed thinking, fresh perspectives, and unique solutions — to drive outcomes with the right audiences at the right time. We don’t start with an idea; we start with a hypothesis. But instead of relying on intuition, our network of more than 200 professionals expertly meets today’s complex communications and policy challenges with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach that blends data, insights, and creativity. We think unconventionally and examine problems from all sides to find the right solution for you.

Founded in 2024

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

200 employees (86 in marketing)

teamavoq.com