<p>Associate Director of Growth</p> <p><em>Zürich, hybrid</em></p> <p><em>DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Stokke, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.</em></p> <p><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></p> <p>As <strong>Growth Director</strong>, you will be the commercial driving force behind DEPT®'s growth in Switzerland. You will be responsible for winning new clients and exceeding our growth ambitions across <strong>Digital Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data & AI</strong>.</p> <p>Our services span <strong>Digital Strategy, Customer Experience, CMS & Digital Experience Platforms, Commerce, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation</strong>.</p> <p>Will you bring the next leading Swiss client such as <strong>CSS, Ricola, CONCORDIA or Lufthansa</strong> to DEPT®?</p> <p>In this role, you will be part of the Swiss Growth team, working closely with specialists across Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data and AI. You will build and maintain a strong commercial pipeline, lead strategic business development initiatives, and own the complete sales lifecycle—from identifying new opportunities and leading pitches, tenders and RFPs through to commercial negotiations and seamless client onboarding.</p> <p>To succeed in this role, you combine an entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial instincts. You are strategic, relationship-driven, curious, and passionate about helping ambitious brands accelerate their digital transformation.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and win strategic pitches, tenders, RFPs, and new business opportunities across the Swiss market.</li> <li>Build and develop a strong commercial pipeline through networking, executive events, roundtables, and client relationships.</li> <li>Identify and qualify new opportunities while assembling the right cross-functional teams to create compelling, integrated solutions.</li> <li>Own the entire sales lifecycle—from initial outreach and qualification through proposal development, commercial negotiations, contract signature, and successful client onboarding.</li> <li>Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with C-level stakeholders, procurement teams, and key decision-makers.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with our international teams on complex, multi-market opportunities.</li> <li>Represent DEPT® at industry events, conferences, executive dinners, and networking opportunities across Switzerland.</li> <li>Foster a commercial growth mindset throughout the organisation and help teams identify and develop new business opportunities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</strong></p> <ul> <li>A proven track record of winning new business within a <strong>digital agency, consultancy, or technology company</strong>.</li> <li>Experience selling <strong>Digital Experience, CMS, Commerce, Digital Platform, or Digital Transformation</strong> solutions.</li> <li>Strong experience leading complex pitches and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across Strategy, Experience Design, Technology, Data, and AI.</li> <li>Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging executive-level decision-makers.</li> <li>An established network within the Swiss market is a strong advantage.</li> <li>At least <strong>5 years of experience</strong> in business development, sales, or growth within digital services.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial, proactive, commercially driven, and eager to continuously learn.</li> <li><strong>Fluent in German (Swiss German is a strong advantage) and English</strong>, both written and spoken. French is considered a plus.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WE OFFER</strong></p> <ul> <li>Flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location);</li> <li>25 days holiday with the opportunity to take unpaid leave;</li> <li>Flexible health budget and Wellness & personal day. </li> <li>Learning & development budget.</li> <li>Referral bonus program.</li> <li>Occasional breakfast & lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesday.</li> <li>Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.</li> <li>You can choose to work from the spacious and barrier-free location in Zurich; in Bern you can expect a small but nice and fully equipped office where you can hit the keys in peace.</li> <li>Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.</li> <li>A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified <a href="https://www.deptagency.com/en-gb/insight/dept-is-a-certified-b-corporation/">B Corp® since 2021</a> and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.</li> <li>Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!</li> <li>Th