Vice President, Business Development at Orchestra | New York, USA | $135K/yr – $180K/yr

Orchestra

Vice President, Business Development

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$135K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead business development for a vertical at Orchestra, shaping strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving high-value opportunities from qualification to pitch.

Own and coordinate BD opportunities with senior leadership
Must-have: 10+ years agency BD and proposal experience
Standout: cross-firm team mobilization and AI-enabled processes

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage the business development program for one of Orchestra’s verticals in partnership with the SVP and Head of Growth, including intake, prioritization, ownership, and resourcing of opportunities
Lead high-value and strategic business development opportunities from qualification through pitch delivery, including shaping proposal strategy, advising client teams, ensuring RFP adherence, and driving successful outcomes
Build and coordinate integrated teams across Orchestra companies and practice areas, mobilizing resources across Client Management, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Integrated Marketing and creative teams as needed
Lead business development strategy including shaping the voice and tone of proposals, identifying differentiators, and crafting compelling pitch strategies tailored to client and market needs
Track, monitor, and report on strategic and high-value opportunities, including pipeline activity, revenue trends, growth patterns, and market insights
Analyze industry, client, and communications trends to proactively identify growth opportunities and inform business development priorities across key sectors
Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to client teams and practice leaders by identifying gaps in service, recommending integrated solutions, and preparing teams for pitches and presentations
Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve business development efficiency, research capabilities, compliance checks, and proposal development processes
Support Growth team management, including capacity planning, cross-functional collaboration, professional development, and team-wide initiatives
Work individually with team members to strengthen business development capabilities, expand networks, and foster skills development across the team

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience, preferably in an agency setting, ideally working on brand campaigns
Experience in business development, including shaping business development processes, directing new business strategies and developing sharp, tailored proposals
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 fast-paced 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

Experience in public relations
Experience at a firm or agency

Benefits

Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.

Orchestra

Chantal et Pierre Mestre fondent Orchestra en 1995 avec pour objectif la création d’une marque de vêtements pour enfants et d’un concept de distribution unique pour faciliter la vie des parents. Depuis 2006, le concept des magasins ne cesse d’évoluer pour proposer toujours plus de choix et de services. En 2008, Orchestra innove en créant le Club Chantal et Pierre Mestre fondent Orchestra en 1995 avec pour objectif lacréation d’une marque de vêtements pour enfants et d’un concept de distribution unique pour faciliter la vie des parents. Depuis 2006, le concept des magasins ne cesse d’évoluer pour proposer toujours plus de choix et de services. En 2008, Orchestra innove en créant le Club Orchestra, un modèle unique de fidélisation en proposant aux membres une réduction de 50% toute l’année sur tout le textile et accessoires de marque Orchestra via l'achat d'une carte Club. La marque créée également Orches’troc, une plateforme de revente de produits d’occasion de toutes marques,100% dédiée à l’univers de l’enfant. Aujourd’hui l’entreprise compte plus de 400 magasins dans près 30 pays. Avec l’implantation de nombreux mégastores, les parents trouvent aujourd’hui chez Orchestra le spécialiste qui leur facilite la vie.

Founded in 1995

Saint-Aunès, Occitanie, FRA

1.4K employees (192 in marketing)

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