Director, New Business

Assembly Global

. Lead the day-to-day operations of the agency's active pitch pipeline .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and account management within advertising or media agencies, with a strong focus on creating persuasive pitch strategies and managing multi-channel campaigns. Proficient in data analysis and CRM tools to track performance metrics and client engagement.

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Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementMedia Channel UnderstandingKeynote ProficiencySalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

RFI WritingRFP WritingData AnalysisPitch Strategy DesignMarketing Material Creation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceHubSpotKeynotePowerPointNielsenComscore

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingMedia AgencyBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementMulti-Channel Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day operations of the agency's active pitch pipeline
Ensure all milestone deadlines, chemistry meetings, and final presentations run seamlessly
Own the writing, formatting, and submission of RFI and RFP documents
Gather inputs from various specialized internal departments
Partner with media planners, digital buyers, data analysts, and senior management to design cohesive, multi-channel pitch strategies
Research emerging brands
Track spending shifts
Identify prospective clients aligned with the agency's growth goals
Create and continuously update marketing materials, credential decks, case studies, and proprietary tool overviews
Maintain data cleanliness in the agency CRM
Track win/loss metrics, pitch costs, and prospective client health

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 7 years of experience working within an advertising or media agency
At least 2 years focused specifically on business development or account management
Understanding of modern media channels, including paid search, social media, programmatic buying, and traditional linear channels
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of handling high-pressure deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
Masterful written and verbal communication skills
Talent for turning complex media data into simple, persuasive pitch decks
High proficiency in Keynote and PowerPoint
High proficiency in CRM tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot
Familiarity with media research platforms like Nielsen or Comscore

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries and annual compensation reviews
Company meetups
Employee recognition programs
Flexible Time Off policy
Market-leading primary caregiver leave
Market-leading secondary caregiver leave
Market-leading parental leave policies
Hybrid in-office/remote working policy
Learning and development opportunities