Growth Lead 100% (German required)

Location: On-site, Hybrid / Zürich 

what. AG is a leading digital consultancy based in Zurich, Switzerland. At what. we have ambitious, talented and kind international teams that care deeply about creating impactful digital work for our clients. You can learn more here: what.digital

We’re looking for a Growth Lead that takes the vision of the client into strategic reality and implements the concrete plans to make them successful. You bring a disciplined, results-oriented approach with a strong ability to drive visions forward and keep teams highly productive. Also you excel at organising direction, handling multiple priorities quickly, and pushing for ambitious outcomes with determination and focus.

This is a long-term full-time opportunity for someone who is passionate about growth, enjoys guiding clients, and thrives in an agency environment. You’ll work on a variety of assignments – all with the goal to help clients grow – with autonomy, support, and a clear path to grow.

About what. AG

• We are a digital consultancy based in Zurich with a global team of 50+ specialists and our clients range from innovative startups to large global brands.

• We build modern websites, digital products, and help our clients grow with smart, creative strategies.

• We deliver first-class quality with passion and commitment, always putting our clients at the center while adapting with creativity and resilience. With boldness and confidence, we lead, embrace challenges, and shape progress together.

Your Role:

• Implement growth marketing strategies with the team across channels like SEO, paid ads, email marketing, social and more.

• Manage client accounts and serve as their main point of contact.

• Coordinate a team of specialists to deliver campaigns on time and on budget.

• Being the team lead of specialists, ensuring team happiness, productivity and recruit if necessary

• Analyse data to optimise campaign performance and client ROI.

• Help maintain high customer satisfaction and internal efficiency.

• Follow internal processes like budget control and billing.

• Drive client renewals and new business acquisition.

Key & Essentials Skills:

• Min. 7 years experience in a performance agency (not media buying agencies) 

• Min. 3 years in a leading function with at least 3 FTE

• Min. 5 years knowledge of at least 3 marketing channels (e.g. SEO, Google Ads, Meta, Content Creation), budget handled since then overall > 1mio

• Proven record of creating digital marketing strategies for clients

• Proven record of sales expertise and relationship building

• Proven record of excellent project management skills

• Mother tongue DE, fluent in CH-DE and EN

• Digitally savvy and data-driven mindset.

• A proactive attitude, attention to detail, and a drive to grow professionally.

Perks:

• Based in our beautiful office in Seefeld, Zurich (minimum 3 days/week in-office).

• You take control of your availability – need to take care of something in the morning and want to catch up later? No problem. We are results-oriented and don’t micromanage.

• Flat hierarchy – decisions get made fast.

• You’ll have a large amount of responsibility and influence in your department. If you see something that could be improved, speak up – we’re listening.

• Multicultural, multidisciplinary team that values learning, improvement, and collaboration.

• 25 days holiday allowance for full-time employees, plus public holidays off.

• Fair compensation with the possibility of joining our profit participation scheme.

• Opportunities to visit clients on-site in Switzerland.

We believe work should be something you want to do – not something you have to do.

How to Apply:

• Apply directly via our website 

• Please send us your CV and a 1–3 min intro video in German (we recommend Loom or YouTube), where you explain what attracted you to this role and why we should hire you.

👉 Applications without the intro video will not be considered.

Make sure you follow these steps, as we often receive a lot of applications and being organised is critical. We are looking for a team member for the long term and will offer raises and bonuses based on performance as we grow our company and you progress. Therefore, we will only consider applicants who really want the role.

Please note: We can only consider applications submitted directly through our designated application portals. Applications sent via other channels (e.g. email or social media) will not be reviewed.