New Business Manager
Movers+Shakers · United States · $100,000–$120,000 (stated in the posting)
Movers+Shakers is looking for a driven, detail-oriented New Business Manager to be the operational backbone of our new business team. This role is focused on inbound opportunities serving as the bridge between new prospects and our and our agency brand.
THE TEAM
You will be a part of our New Business and Marketing Department, which includes our Co-Founder/CEO, our heads of outbound and inbound new business, and our marketing strategists.
THE ROLE
We are looking for someone who has strong business development experience with the operational rigor of a project manager and creative eye of a producer. You will be a force multiplier for our growth leaders; the stronger you are at managing the "engine," the more the team can focus on high-level strategy and closing new partnerships.
We aren't just looking for someone to execute a pre-written playbook. We want a partner who is excited to help us improve our internal strategies, refine our workflows, and find more efficient ways to get our work in front of the right people.
RESPONSIBILITIES
New Business & Proposal Production
- Draft Basic Proposals: Lead the first draft for proposals that don’t include creative spec work. This involves sourcing relevant case studies, pulling capability slides, and structuring a narrative that fits the specific client’s needs.
- Tactical PM for Major RFPs: On complex, spec-heavy pitches, you will serve as the project manager—owning the timelines, driving budgeting, managing cross-functional coordination, and handling the logistics to ensure a seamless submission.
- Manage the Growth Inbox: Act as the first point of contact for inbound inquiries and referrals. Triage opportunities, set up initial meetings, and ensure every prospect receives a warm, professional response.
- Growth Logistics: Support the Business Development team with conference schedules, prospect list organization, CRM hygiene (Pipedrive), and related outreach logistics.
- Case Study Coordination: Source results and creative assets from across the agency to create compelling case study stories.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Experience: 4+ years within a creative agency and a minimum of 2+ years of business development within a new business department or team at a creative agency
- Strong Written Communication: You can write a warm, on-brand email and a tight, logical proposal narrative.
- Operational Rigor: You love a good spreadsheet and a tight timeline. You understand the "science" behind a successful pitch process.
- AI Obsession: You’re the one always piloting new AI tools and workflows, and training your coworkers.
- Narrative Sensibility: You have a "storytelling" brain. You can look at a client’s brief and know which past work will resonate most.
- Professional Polish: You are a clear, confident, and warm communicator who is comfortable being client-facing via email and in meetings.
- Growth Mindset: You are hungry to learn the strategy behind agency growth. You don't just want to move tasks around; you want to understand why they matter.
- US-based
- Spreads Joy! ✨
We look forward to hearing from you! 🎵💃
BASE SALARY RANGE
Our estimated range for this role is $100,000-120,000*
*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range.
At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you!