Imaginary forces is seeking a Head of Growth, an experienced industry leader to drive the next level of growth. 

You are a passionate and ambitious executive with either agency-side  (advertising, branding, and/or design) or client-side experience in the media, entertainment, lifestyle or tech industries. 

The Head of Growth is responsible for driving sales and our business growth strategy whilst nurturing client relationships. 

The role requires a strategic and creative thinker with a strong business acumen who can identify opportunities in the marketplace for our globally recognized, multi award-winning creative studio. 

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will focus on developing outbound business development strategies, anticipating opportunity gaps and executing growth strategies in line with the company’s overall business objectives.  

Key Responsibilities

Growth

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, particularly in technology,  lifestyle, media and entertainment, leveraging your agency and/or client-side  experience to tap into emerging market needs and trends whilst cultivating long  lasting client relationships.

Client Relationship Management

Serve as a trusted partner to clients by  understanding market dynamics, pressures, and goals. Build and maintain strong  relationships that drive long-term collaboration and success. 

Market Expertise

Leverage your industry knowledge to identify key growth  opportunities and position Imaginary Forces as a leader in creative innovation and  business impact but also challenge our existing category assumptions whilst  advancing our expansion into new categories. 

Pitch Leadership

Lead the pitch process from concept to execution, working with  cross-functional teams to craft proposals that directly address client pain points. 

Strategic Planning

Develop and implement long-term growth strategies, aligning with unique needs of new clients. Set clear KPIs for revenue growth and client awareness, engagement, and conversion. Drive innovation across the org to ensure long-term growth and competitiveness.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with IF's leadership team including creative directors, finance and production to ensure client projects meet both creative and business objectives.

Client-side Perspective

Utilize your experience and unique perspective to better understand client challenges, advocating for solutions that align with their business objectives and industry & marketplace challenges.

Industry Insights

Stay up to date on key industry trends, challenges, and innovations, and use these insights to advise clients on emerging opportunities for their brands.

Brand Ambassador

Represent Imaginary Forces at major industry events, conferences, and client meetings, positioning the agency as a leader in the market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10 years+) in a senior business development, strategy, executive  producer, or client services role
• Direct client-side experience (as a buyer of creative agency services) 
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and market share expansion in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of the creative production process, especially in  branding, creative storytelling across multiple media
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead high-stakes  pitches and close deals
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and  stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify new growth opportunities, particularly in fast-evolving sectors. We’re interested in the categories you think we can capture and looking for a leader who can create an action plan to help get us there
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to bridge creative vision with business outcomes
• Passion for storytelling, design, and the creative process, with a keen understanding of how clients can benefit from Imaginary Forces' unique approach
• Strong leadership skills and experience working alongside high performing creative teams
• Experience in entrepreneurial, roll-up your sleeves environments a plus

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary and incentive commensurate with experience
• Our benefits package consists of medical, dental, vision, life/long-term disability,  and FSA plan available
• Employees are eligible to participate in our 401K plan