VP, GROWTH

Havas Media Canada is seeking a VP, Growth to join our dynamic team. As part of our global community of 10,000 professionals, we leverage Meaningful Media to make a significant impact on brands, businesses, and people.

Growth is the cornerstone of our agency’s success, requiring strategic vision, dedication and collaboration. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled leader who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a proven track record in pitch strategy and execution, coupled with the strategic foresight to cultivate and sustain a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities that drive long-term organizational growth.

This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, outstanding communication skills, and a relentless drive for excellence. As VP of Growth, you will lead the end-to-end new business process, from pipeline development to pitching, ensuring the agency continues to grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

A DAY IN THE LIFE MIGHT LOOK LIKE:

PROFILE

• Lead Havas Media’s growth strategy aligning new business development with agency goals and market opportunities.
• Shapes winning strategies that resonate with prospective clients, positioning the agency as a trusted partner.
• Develop and execute the Village positioning and sales strategy in Canada, integrating Creative, Media, CX, and Market insights across three offices/regions (Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal) to deliver holistic, innovative solutions.
• Distills complex business challenges into clear, actionable growth strategies, leveraging advanced market insights, research, and cross-functional expertise.
• Collaborate with the US Growth team to ensure North American (NAM) consistency and facilitate co-pitching and collaboration opportunities across regions.
• Communicates with executive-level precision, influencing stakeholders through compelling narratives and delivering impactful presentations with authority and confidence.
• Embodies a collaborative, empathetic leadership style that inspires trust and galvanizes internal and external teams toward shared success.
• Champions innovative thinking and embraces ambiguity, fostering a culture of creativity and resilience to solve complex, high-stakes challenges.
• Acts as a thought leader and industry influencer, strengthening the agency’s reputation and visibility within the market.

CORE ROLE

• Defines and executes a strategic roadmap for sustainable growth, encompassing pipeline development and competitive positioning.
• Builds and manages a high-impact pipeline of opportunities, ensuring a steady flow of qualified prospects to fuel growth.
• Anticipates market trends and ensures alignment of growth initiatives with emerging opportunities.
• Oversees the pitch process from brief to delivery, integrating strategy, insights, and creative solutions seamlessly.
• Develops forward-thinking media strategies that leverage consumer insights, technological advancements, and measurable business outcomes.
• Identifies and capitalizes on transformative opportunities across paid, earned, shared, and owned media channels.
• Embeds the proprietary connections planning framework into growth initiatives to deliver innovative, integrated solutions.
• Establishes efficient processes to prioritize and pursue business opportunities, optimizing resources and success rates.
• Partners with senior leaders across disciplines—analytics, creative, research, and technology—to craft visionary, integrated strategies that drive client success.
• Foster integration across multiple Village brands, including Noise Digital, ensuring seamless collaboration and unified client solutions.
• Establishes thought leadership by developing and communicating robust POVs on industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural dynamics.
• Fosters relationships with prospective clients and industry partners, positioning Havas Media as a market leader.

MANAGEMENT ROLE

• Operates as a senior executive within the organization, shaping and championing a culture of growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Inspires and mentors a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic vision and equipping them to deliver best-in-class work.
• Drives cross-functional collaboration during pitches, empowering teams to contribute meaningfully and deliver integrated, client-centric solutions.
• Implements scalable processes to streamline growth operations and elevate the agency’s ability to compete at the highest level.
• Leads initiatives to foster knowledge sharing, industry learning, and skill development across the organization, ensuring a future-ready team.
• Promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity of thought, cultivating an environment where the best ideas thrive and drive success.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED / SKILLS:

• Extensive experience in business development within advertising, media, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Proven track record of developing and leading winning pitches and building sustainable client pipelines.
• Deep understanding of media strategy, customer experience, and integrated marketing communications.
• Expertise in category immersion and storytelling to authentically connect with clients and their industries.
• Advanced proficiency in tools such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to balance multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and drive teams to success.

WHO YOU ARE:

• An exceptional communicator with a talent for building compelling narratives that stand out.
• A strategic thinker with a relentless pursuit of excellence in every detail.
• Adaptable, resilient, and receptive to feedback, always looking to improve.
• A collaborative team player with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude.
• A proactive leader with a passion for driving growth and delivering results.