About the Role
We are looking for a New Business Director to lead pitch opportunities, proactively define and deliver new opportunities and revenue streams to drive growth for the agency. This role will leverage McCann’s industry-leading marketing capabilities, strategic strength, and creative brand-building expertise.
Responsibilities
- Operationalize the pitch process, orchestrating it in an engaging way.
- Marshall necessary resources and teams to leverage opportunities and manage conversion.
- Support active prospecting and establish momentum.
- Manage the delivery of RFIs, RFPs, pitch presentations, and all pitch collateral with attention to detail.
- Lead a team to create proactive strategic POVs for chemistry meetings.
- Provide seamless pitch project management from kick-off to close, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Foster a growth-oriented culture with a can-do attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Balance long-term vision with day-to-day actions.
- Help define and shape the new business strategy.
- Embody McCann’s values and contribute to building an equitable and inclusive culture.
- Grow and cultivate a high-performing team with clear expectations, equitable feedback, and championing core values.
- Support global and network growth opportunities with pitch enablement and best practices.
- Work integrally with all McCann agencies and offices to support strategy development, briefings, and work.
Requirements
- 6–8 years experience in Business Development, driving opportunities and exceeding targets.
- Experience within a high-growth creative agency.
- Clear and strong communicator and collaborator who builds trust and confidence.
- Strong strategic understanding and ambition for creative excellence.
- Strong business sense with a keen growth mindset.
- Experience and comfort in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
- Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment or unstructured situations with a high degree of autonomy.
Skills
- Business Development
- Pitch leadership
- Strategic planning
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Creative strategy
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 6-8 years
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 - $150,000
About the Company
- McCann Worldgroup’s shared values of Bravery, Integrity, and Generosity guide their behaviors in how they work together to deliver exceptional client work.
- Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent and building inclusive teams.
Equal Opportunity
- McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. They embrace diversity in all its forms and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
- Omnicom and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
