Chief Growth Officer

RDWGroup, isa privately held, full-service, advertising, marketing and digital agency known for our creativity, strategic insights, stability and dedication to delivering outstanding results for our clients for the last 40 years. Headquartered in Providence, RI, our agency is one of the region’s largest and longest continually operating communications firms in New England. Our agency is full of hard-working, energetic communications professionals passionate about shaping client brands and achieving client marcom goals. As we enter our next stage, we are seeking a proven, strategic, and hands‑on Chief Growth Officer to accelerate our top‑line revenue and guide us toward a bold future. Our expertise spans healthcare, government, energy, not‑for‑profit, and higher education, areas where your experience will shine.

Role Overview

The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) will be responsible for driving agency growth through strategic planning, pipeline development, client acquisition, and innovative business‑building initiatives across both our traditional division as well as our interactive division, iFactory. This leader will function both as strategist and doer. They must be equally comfortable creating a long‑term growth roadmap and rolling up their sleeves to execute the daily tactics required to win new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience setting up and managing systems such as CRMs and other tools to provide frequent and detailed reporting.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive growth strategy aligned with agency goals.
• Build and manage a high‑performing growth engine, including talent recruitment and team development.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across RDW / iFactory’s core verticals.
• Leverage existing relationships and a personal book of business to accelerate revenue lift.
• Engage external partners, specialists, and consultants to support growth initiatives.
• Oversee and refine the agency’s positioning, marketing, and sales processes.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on forecasting, service expansion, and long‑term planning.
• Lead by example by actively participating in outreach, presentations, proposals, and pitching.
• Plan and attend critical conferences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success driving 15% or more annual growth for an agency at or above the $10M revenue level. Prior experience as an agency principal, director‑level growth leader, or similar senior role.
• Strong background in healthcare, government, energy, not‑for‑profit, and higher education preferred.
• Digital strategy, digital marketing, or digital product expertise strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to ramp up quickly, execute decisively, and deliver measurable results.
• A builder’s mindset, comfortable establishing systems, recruiting talent, and scaling operations.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and leadership abilities.
• Northeast‑based candidates preferred.

Why RDW / iFactory

For the right candidate who delivers impact early, there are meaningful opportunities for advancement, including potential partnership and profit‑sharing mechanisms. You will join a financially stable, respected agency ready to reach the next level, with your leadership as a catalyst.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, employer‑provided health insurance at a 70% employer share, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with a non‑elective employer contribution, a generous paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus commensurate with company performance and more. Our company is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity and fosters equal opportunity for all employees.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a brief overview of your growth accomplishments, and relevant case studies or metrics that demonstrate your impact. You may apply through LinkedIn or by sending an email to [email protected]

RDW Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, nationality, veteran status or sex. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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