Chief Growth Officer

Digital transformation support As part of our agile teams, you set new standards and celebrate real successes with your colleagues. Our projects are as wide-ranging and diverse as the challenges our customers face: from strategic experience design and digital communication to software development – we make digitalization tangible and effective. You can look forward to exciting projects and a work culture that combines professionalism and respect with the joy of collaborating with people who share your passion. We’ll support you in developing your skills and encourage you to think strategically, develop innovative approaches, and play an active role in shaping the digital future of our customers. Our creative solutions and customized strategies have stood for digital excellence since 1992. With over 260 dedicated employees, we design user experiences that work reliably and create lasting enthusiasm – from the initial idea to successful implementation. Your responsibilities As Chief Growth Officer at Ray Sono, you will shape our entrepreneurial future with your business mindset, foresight, and ability to master complex growth challenges. Through your growth initiatives, you play a pivotal role in driving Ray Sono's overall growth. In concrete terms, this means: Growth initiatives You serve as our leading advisor and communicator for C-level contacts and key decision-makers among our existing clients and top prospects. You hold overall responsibility for Ray Sono’s growth targets and bring the expertise to achieve them on time and on budget. We are looking for managers with strong closing skills, so you will also be responsible for acquiring new clients and managing the growth of our top key accounts. With a sharp eye on trends, the market, and the competition, you stay closely connected to our customers and identify new growth opportunities for Ray Sono. As an approachable leader, you represent Ray Sono at national and international events, trade fairs, and industry gatherings – whether as an expert panelist or keynote speaker. You speak our audience’s language and understand their challenges. Beyond winning new business, you build strategic partnerships and maintain our network with potential partner companies. Strategy As CGO, you develop our growth, marketing, and communications strategy and enrich it with your expertise through targeted workshops, coaching, and clear action plans. In collaboration with Ray Sono’s management and expert leads, you develop innovative strategies and processes to expand our product portfolio – always aligned with our services. Lead In your leadership role, you have disciplinary responsibility for our Client & Business Development as well as our Marketing & Communications units. You develop and coach your teams both strategically and operationally – always with an eye on market requirements. Why you Bring what makes you special. This should include: Experience Experience in 2-3 similar roles in sales, client/account management, and/or project management in the digital consulting/agency environment or at a mid-sized services company A proven track record in sales, including generating new business and expanding existing accounts Extensive experience in marketing digital projects and products Competencies Strong strategic thinking and the ability to execute complex growth strategies Excellent communication and negotiation skills at C-level A robust network in one or more of the following industries: manufacturing, logistics, pharma, or mechanical engineering Proven success in building and leading high-performance teams Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills Business-fluent German and English (C2 level) Personal qualities Entrepreneurial mindset and action-oriented approach High degree of initiative and assertiveness Analytical and structured approach to work Why us We have one goal, and one goal only: unleashing digital potential. Our value proposition We develop impactful digital solutions that help industry leaders to achieve scalable and sustainable growth. Our unwavering focus on implementation sets us apart – we turn digital potential into measurable results. Our influence extends far beyond one-off projects. As a long-term partner, we embed digital at the core of our clients’ operations, laying the foundation for sustainable success in the human-digital era. The result of our work Over 70% recurring revenues with our top clients are the direct result of our dedication. We achieve this through extraordinary commitment and a relentless focus on continuous improvement and performance. What else can you expect from Ray Sono as an employer? A key position with direct influence on strategy and corporate development. Close collaboration with the CEO's & management leads, as well as with the most important shareholders. The opportunity to actively shape a leading digital company. An inspiring team and an environment built on openness and trust. What counts for us is people in all their facets What matters most to us is people – in all their diversity Equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our vibrant company culture. That’s why we want you for who you are – regardless of your background, skin color, age, beliefs, gender identity, who you love, or whether you have a disability. Sound good? Then let’s talk Ludwig Eichinger Senior Recruiter