VSA’s purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. With offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, VSA offers a full range of fully integrated capabilities—branding, advertising, data science and technology—all under one roof. VSA is also a proud member of Meet The People, an international family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at some of the world’s most respected brands and forward-thinking organizations, including Google, Nike and IBM. 

Chicago, IL - In Office/Hybrid 

VSA is a strategy and creative agency with 40 years of experience working with some of the world’s most respected brands and forward-thinking organizations, including Google, Nike and IBM. From start-ups to blue chip companies, tech to healthcare, VSA helps our clients understand how to stand out in an increasingly noisy world. In other words: we focus on the moments that matter most to design and deliver a better human experience, and to in turn drive real-world business impact.  

ABOUT THE POSITION

We’re seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial Director, New Business to lead client acquisition and drive business development. As the key player and leader for new business efforts, you will leverage your experience and network to develop and foster lasting relationships with potential clients. 

We’re looking for a hunter—the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of bringing in new clients; developing and implementing innovative, strategic thinking; and executing on aggressive outbound initiatives. 

This candidate should have an in-depth understanding of the agency-client dynamic as well as the core disciplines at VSA—including strategy, design, and digital—and how these disciplines can be leveraged to solve real-world business problems for our clients. 

They should also have both insight and instinct for why and how clients buy, current industry trends and business climate, and how to best position VSA’s offerings in light of these conditions. 

.RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan to identify and pursue new business opportunities, generating leads through networking, market research, and proactive outreach to potential clients.
  • Demonstrate a profound understanding of our business, including brand strategy, digital trends, design, and creative campaigns, while staying informed about industry developments and trends to position the company as a leader in the field.
  • Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers, collaborating with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet clients' unique needs and expand and diversify the client portfolio to drive revenue growth.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to showcase our capabilities, foster relationships, and position the company as a go-to partner for brand and design consulting.
  • Work closely with internal teams to develop and present compelling proposals and presentations to prospective clients, clearly communicating the value proposition of our services and demonstrating how we can address clients' business challenges.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of business development efforts, providing regular reports and insights to leadership on progress and opportunities.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on progress and opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of work experience, recent agency experience preferred, with 6 years of client acquisition and business development demonstrating a consistent track record.
  • Previous experience advising clients through brand transformations and a proven track record of pursuing and winning new business.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the capability to find opportunities and define business problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to be forward-thinking and innovative, with skills in problem-solving, judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
  • Strong people and influence leadership skills, with an interest in connecting people, building relationships, and contributing to a talented team.
Chicago Estimated Salary Range
$120,000—$157,500 USD

VSA Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.

California Residents - Please review our Privacy Notice here. 

VSA PARTNERS, LLC
vsapartners.com

LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

Apply for this Job

* Required
resume chosen  
Dropbox Google Drive
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review
+ Add another education

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in VSA Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Our system has flagged this application as potentially being associated with bot traffic. Please turn off any VPNs, clear your browser cache and cookies, or try submitting your application in a different browser. If this issue persists, please reach out to our support team via our help center.
Please complete the reCAPTCHA above.