Anvil Northwest

Description

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Why Work at UIDC?

As an applicant of the Umpqua Indian Development Corporation (UIDC), you're stepping into a world full of opportunity! Here, you're not just choosing a job, you're joining a company where your growth, your goals, and your future truly matter. At UIDC, you'll be part of something special: a supportive team that celebrates your success, helps you build new skills, and champions your development every step of the way. With a wide range of career paths, top-tier training, and real opportunities to advance, UIDC is a place where you can grow and thrive.

The Position

The Client Acquisition Strategist is responsible for driving new business growth by combining strategic marketing expertise with client-facing sales and business development efforts. This role is ideal for a versatile, senior-level strategist who thrives in a creative agency environment and wears multiple hats-serving as a strategist, advisor, and trusted voice in client acquisition.

Client Acquisition Strategist plays a pivotal role in articulating Anvil Northwest's value proposition, presenting strategic vision to prospective clients, and positioning the company as a long-term creative partner. By leveraging thought leadership, market insight, and strategic storytelling, this role helps attract, secure, and grow high-value client relationships.

Client Acquisition & New Business Development

• Drive new business opportunities through strategic outreach, networking, and relationship-building.
• Work directly with prospective clients to understand their business challenges and position Anvil Northwest services as strategic solutions.
• Support proposal development, pitches, and presentations that communicate both creative excellence and business impact.
• Partner with leadership to identify target markets, priority industries, and growth opportunities.

Strategic Leadership & Value Proposition

• Articulate the company's unique value proposition clearly and persuasively in client meetings and sales conversations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert who can present the business case, long-term vision, and strategic thinking behind creative solutions.
• Elevate sales conversations beyond traditional pitches by leading with insight, strategy, and outcomes.

Thought Leadership & Strategy as a Sales Tool

• Develop and present strategic materials-such as workshops, discovery sessions, white papers, and strategic frameworks-that demonstrate the agency's capabilities.
• Use early-stage strategy work as a tool to build trust, establish credibility, and secure long-term client partnerships.
• Represent Anvil Northwest at industry events, presentations, and client meetings as a strategic authority.

Campaign Strategy & Brand Positioning

• Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to ensure acquisition efforts align with brand positioning and messaging.
• Ensure consistency of brand voice and strategic narrative across all client-facing materials.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to refine acquisition strategies.

Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Work closely with the VP of Marketing & Branding, creative director, designers, and project manager to align new business efforts with internal capabilities.
• Translating clients' needs into strategic direction for internal teams during early project phases.
• Support smooth handoff from sales to delivery by providing strategic context and vision.

Performance Tracking & Growth Optimization

• Track and report on key acquisition metrics such as lead quality, conversion rates, and pipeline growth.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of acquisition strategies and refine approaches to maximize long-term value.

The Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support you both at work and at home, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy life
• 401k with up to a 3.5% employer match to secure your future
• 20 per gallon fuel discounts to keep you moving
• Direct Pay (Payday Advance)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Design, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in marketing strategy, client acquisition, business development, or agency leadership.
• Proven experience driving new business in a creative agency, consultancy, or professional services environment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex strategies in a clear, compelling, and client-friendly manner.
• Demonstrated success, presenting strategy as a value-driven sales tool.
• Excellent presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wear multiple hats.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional creative and leadership teams.
• Familiarity with design, branding, and creative processes; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Apply now and join a team that's as passionate about your success as you are. At UIDC, every day brings a new opportunity to grow, have fun, and make a difference!