Growth Business Consultant (German required)

**Growth Business Consultant (German required)** **What the role is and what the company does** What.digital is a digital consultancy based in Zurich, with a team of over 40 specialists. They focus on building websites, digital products, and growth strategies driven by data and AI for a diverse client base, from startups to global brands. The role of a Growth Business Consultant involves taking a business-first, data-driven approach to identify and address growth barriers for clients, using AI to diagnose issues and develop effective strategies. **The main day-to-day responsibilities** The main responsibilities include acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships, and implementing growth strategies across various marketing channels such as SEO, paid ads, email, and social media. The role also involves coordinating specialists to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget, conducting data and AI-assisted analyses to identify growth opportunities, and managing budgets and billing with support from the finance team. Additionally, there is an optional aspect of leading the specialist team, including team happiness and recruiting. **The must-have requirements, qualifications, experience, languages, certifications** Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in a performance agency, with a minimum of 3 years leading a team of 3 or more. Deep knowledge of at least 3 marketing channels, such as SEO, Google Ads, and Meta, with a total managed budget of CHF 1M+ is required. Proven experience in client strategy, sales, and building data-driven business cases is essential. Native-level German, understanding of Swiss German, and fluent English are mandatory. Comfort with using AI as a core tool for analysis, reporting, and consulting is also required. **Nice-to-have skills, and anything notable about the location, team, conditions or growth** The role offers a beautiful office in Seefeld, Zurich, with real responsibility and influence. The team is multicultural and results-oriented, with a flat hierarchy and flexible hours. There are opportunities for personal development, including attending events like Tony Robbins' UPW. The company values honest feedback and encourages employees to speak up about improvements. The role includes 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, fair compensation, and profit participation. What the role asks for: - 7+ years experience in a performance agency - 3+ years experience in leading a team of 3+ - Deep knowledge in at least 3 marketing channels (e.g. SEO, Google Ads, Meta) - Total budget of CHF 1M+ managed - Proven experience in customer strategy, sales and building data-driven business models - Native German, understanding of Swiss German, fluent English - Comfort with the use of AI as a core tool for analysis, reporting and consulting