[Hiring] Business Development Senior Specialist @We. Communications

Role Description

The Business Development Senior Specialist will partner with other Business Development professionals in sourcing leads, doing research, and qualifying incoming opportunities. The Business Development Senior Specialist will support prioritized RFPs/pitches and will assist in managing a suite of sales tracking and reporting tools in the areas of Consumer, Healthcare, Social Innovation, and Technology sectors.

• Manage incoming new business opportunities including qualifying opportunities against the agency’s criteria.
• Work with BD leads and sector leads on the proactive pursuits program by managing target lists, tracking and supporting outreach, and assisting with direct engagement.
• Provide strategic counsel to internal clients on all aspects of progressing the qualified opportunities through to completion ensuring high quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Manage active prospects through every stage of the sales cycle from initial qualification to RFI/RFP development to pitch presentation creation, follow up, and supporting the team on the close.
• Liaise with the Business Development research team, the Business Development design team, and other internal and external resources as necessary at various stages of the sales cycle.
• Coordinate with internal clients to ensure accurate data is captured in CRM for sales tracking and reporting purposes.
• Proactively recommend processes and materials that would benefit the agency and that don’t already exist as part of the Business Development infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years communications industry experience required. Previous experience in business development a plus.
• Strong demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English.

Requirements

• PR or marketing experience preferred – ideally in an agency setting.
• Strong customer service orientation, including ability and willingness to pitch in on all aspects of the business process.
• Strong self-starter spirit; ability to respond to shifting priorities and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment with ease and a sense of humor.
• A proven ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple teams and across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA.
• Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays, and Personal Days.
• Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company.
• Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent.
• Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition.
• Community Engagement, up to 24 hours.
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year.
• Support with home office equipment.
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet/phone costs).
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match.
• Learning and Development Programs for our employees.