Business Development Manager or Director Impact
Business Development Manager or Director Impact
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$ 80000 - 110000
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ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700 storytellers and strategists is shaping whats next in communications with experience that spans consumer technology climate and sustainability education healthcare philanthropy real estate travel hospitality and arts and culture to name a few. Since 2022 its acquired nine firms including: BerlinRosen Civitas Public Affairs Group Derris Glen Echo Group Inkhouse M18 Message Lab Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: .
People of color people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining highquality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THE GROWTH TEAM
The 12 person Growth team is responsible for shaping Orchestras new business and growth strategy focusing on integrating capabilities across firms driving new business outreach and providing expert counsel on how to shape business growth for new and current clients across Orchestra and Orchestra companies.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Orchestra is seeking a Business Development Manager or Director to join our Growth team. This role will provide business insights strategic guidance and tactical support to the firms advocacy and nonprofit and public affairsfocused client teams helping identify and secure new business opportunities with major nonprofit philanthropic advocacy corporations and labor organizations. This role will require strong project management and writing skills as well as an ability to deftly maneuver diverse issue areas. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of political cultural and advocacy issues strong business acumen and firm organizational skills. A background in business development is preferred but not required.
Note: This is not a sales role and cold calls are not involved. Rather we are looking for business strategists who can help best position staff for sustained relationships with highvalue clients.
Role location: This role is based in our New York N.Y. or Washington D.C. office on a hybrid basis inoffice 3 days per week.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As a Business Development Manager or Director on the Growth team you will...
- Focus on business development strategy and content development to support the firms nonprofit labor advocacy public affairs and philanthropic practice areas
- Lead multiple projects at once while engaging with many different people and personalities coordinating between teams researching new projects and drafting tailormade engaging written content
- Be a key strategic member of this dynamic scaling team under the Vice President of Growth for Impact
- Interface with the client teams and oversee and draft client pitches proposals and responses to RFPs by drawing on practice area knowledge as well as overseeing related assignments such as client research
Essential skills:
- 37 years of professional experience across relevant backgrounds such as public relations legal professional services or business sectors
- Experience in business development including drafting new business proposals and producing tailored research (note: this is not a sales job)
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams
- Expert multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once work quickly and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment with high attention to detail
- Strong writing and research skills that ensure that every stone is overturned along with the creation of sharp compelling content
Preferred skills:
- Proficiency with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel; creating and managing budgets; and basic data management in CRMs like Salesforce or Hubspot.
- Strong proficiency in Google Docs and Google Slides
WORKING AT ORCHESTRA
Compensation philosophy: Orchestra offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.
Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills):
- Manager: $80000$110000
- Director: $110000$130000
Directors are eligible for end of year bonuses (typically in even years) based on firm team and individual performance.
Benefits:
- Medical dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Pretax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSASP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401K with a 4 employer match and no vesting period
- Generous paid time off (FTO)
- Pretax commuter benefits
- Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
- Employerfunded life insurance
- Discounted annual bikeshare membership
- Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work
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Were part of Orchestra the first communications company built for todays media landscape. Since 2022 its acquired nine firms including:BerlinRosenCivitas Public Affairs GroupDerrisGlen Echo GroupInkhouseM18Message LabOnwardandSmall Girls PR. It also launchedBrightmode a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at:.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
