Overview 

We are seeking an ambitious, highly organized, and strategic Director, New Business to drive growth for our media agency. In this mid-level leadership role, you will manage the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) process, orchestrate the agency pitch pipeline, and help position our media services to prospective clients. You will sit at the crossroads of our strategy, data, and creative teams to build compelling narratives that win new business.  

Core Responsibilities 

• Pitch Management: Lead the day-to-day operations of the agency's active pitch pipeline, ensuring all milestone deadlines, chemistry meetings, and final presentations run seamlessly.  

• RFP Orchestration: Own the writing, formatting, and submission of RFI and RFP documents by gathering inputs from various specialized internal departments. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with media planners, digital buyers, data analysts, and senior management to design cohesive, multi-channel pitch strategies.  

• Prospecting & Market Intelligence: Research emerging brands, track spending shifts, and identify prospective clients that align with the agency's growth goals 

• Collateral Development: Create and continuously update the agency’s marketing materials, credential decks, case studies, and proprietary tool overviews.  

• Reporting & Tracking: Maintain data cleanliness in the agency CRM, tracking win/loss metrics, pitch costs, and prospective client health. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience working within an advertising or media agency, with at least 2 years focused specifically on business development or account management. 

• Media Acumen: Understanding of modern media channels, including paid search, social media, programmatic buying, and traditional linear channels. 

• Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of handling high-pressure deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Communication: Masterful written and verbal communication skills, including a talent for turning complex media data into simple, persuasive pitch decks.

• Tech Savvy: High proficiency in presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint) and CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot), alongside familiarity with media research platforms like Nielsen or Comscore. 

Why Assembly? 

• We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries and annual compensation reviews 

• We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated 

• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies 

• We have a hybrid in-office/remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in-person when it’s needed most, i.e., team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings 

Compensation (Text Only)In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $120,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.