Chief Growth Officer

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London, and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever, and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30, and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies, and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.

Burson France is a market leader with 120 people specialized in all expertise, serving clients across all industries in their reputation stakes, in building and protecting their image. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Growth Officer to join our Leadership team. If you're a seasoned business development professional with a passion for driving growth and innovation, this is a great opportunity to lead and make a significant impact.

As our Chief Growth Officer, you'll have the chance to drive our business development strategy at the highest level, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a pivotal leadership position where your efforts will directly influence the trajectory of our growth in the French market and beyond.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement a robust business development strategy that aligns with our global and EMEA growth objectives, ensuring Burson France remains at the forefront of our industry.
• New Business Development: Take the lead in expanding our client portfolio by sourcing new business opportunities, organizing chemistry meetings, and showcasing our products and technological tools.
• Pitch Excellence: Manage the entire RFP process, from briefing to mobilizing top talent for pitches, ensuring every pitch is strategic, polished, and compelling.
• Growth Community Leadership: Animate and lead the Growth community in France, represent Burson France in EMEA-wide Growth Community calls, and forge strong relationships with other WPP France agencies.

YOU:

• Experienced Leader: You bring a wealth of experience in business development within integrated communications or advertising agencies.
• Global Perspective: Fluent in English, you're comfortable and experienced working in an international environment, ready to navigate and thrive in a global marketplace.
• Strategic Approach: You're a natural at identifying and seizing new business opportunities, with a relentless drive to succeed.

If you're passionate about growth, eager to take on a leadership role, and excited about the opportunity to shape the future of a leading agency, we want to hear from you.

At Burson, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting, and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.