Responsibilities

• Maintain the business development pipeline in HubSpot, tracking and prioritizing opportunities based on strategic fit and the agency’s near- and long-term goals.
• Manage the inquiries inbox, promptly responding to all inbound leads, surfacing qualified opportunities to the President, and communicating next steps to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct first-call screens for new business opportunities, independently or in collaboration with Executive team members, depending on scale and relationships.
• Lead proposal and pitch development for new business opportunities in partnership with the President and Executive Team.
• Qualify new opportunities and drive proposal development with the broader team.
• Proactively reach out to existing and prospective contacts, leveraging timely news, milestones, or updates relevant to GDP or the contact.
• Drive the end-to-end process for responding to RFIs and RFPs.
• Consult with the Engagement team to identify and develop new opportunities with existing clients, providing high-level or hands-on support depending on priority.
• Present ideas and solutions compellingly, both internally and externally, with the ability to manage group dynamics and hold a room.
• Manage GDP’s external presence across LinkedIn and Instagram, maintaining a consistent cadence of content that reflects the agency’s voice and work.

Requirements

• BA or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of experience in a client-facing business development, growth, or marketing role.
• Experience leading proposal and pitch development, including responding to RFIs and RFPs.
• Strong marketing instincts and experience with managing social media, email campaigns, and content development.
• Proficiency with HubSpot (CRM and marketing tools) and Google Suite; experience with LinkedIn for outreach and brand-building is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort with presenting to senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without dropping the ball.
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership, while also being a collaborative partner who makes the team better.
• The ability to be proactive, resourceful, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k Company Contribution
• FSA/HSA
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid holidays + holiday week (Christmas–New Year closure)
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly utility reimbursement
• Pet insurance