Business Development Manager

Noun is an influencer marketing agency founded in NYC in 2015.

We are hiring a Business Development Manager to help us grow by proactively hunting for new business opportunities from the brands shaping culture today. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines, generating leads, starting conversations, and building a steady pipeline of high-quality prospects. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape how we go to market and win new work.

We’re looking for someone who’s hungry, strategic, and energized by reaching out, making connections, and turning cold leads into warm deals. We are looking for someone who is a proven sales professional who excels at prospecting, lead generation, and closing deals in the creative industry.

We are actively prioritizing candidates with experience in influencer and or experiential marketing business development.

ABOUT THE ROLE                       

Pipeline Development & Lead Generation

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across brands, agencies, and category leads, finding the right people and getting in the door
• Conduct proactive outreach to prospective clients through networking, email, LinkedIn, and industry events
• Track outreach activity and maintain organized pipeline reporting

Relationship Development

• Lead initial conversations, ask smart questions, and quickly identify qualified opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with brands, creators, and key industry stakeholders
• Stay informed on trends across the creator, influencer, and social marketing landscape

Sales Support & Pitch Development

• Support the development of new business proposals, presentations, and pitch materials
• Coordinate meetings and communications with prospective clients
• Assist senior leadership in preparing for new business conversations and RFP responses
• Contribute insights and research that strengthen pitch strategy
• Keep sales materials organized and up to date (case studies, capabilities, etc.) and share POV on ways to optimize our sales materials 
• Support smooth transitions from pitch to project kickoff, including scopes and SOWs
• Lead internal status documents and reporting to leadership on weekly calls including developing regular cadence of reporting to share updates, leads, etc.

Growth Operations

• Maintain and manage CRM systems, ensuring accurate tracking of outreach and opportunities
• Monitor industry news, brand activity, and potential opportunities for engagement
• Help refine prospecting strategies and outreach messaging
• Assist in executing outbound initiatives such as newsletters, targeted campaigns, and industry engagement

ABOUT YOU                   

• 2-4 years of experience in a sales, partnerships, or growth role, ideally at an agency or creative company
• Strong understanding of the creator economy, influencer marketing, and social media landscape
• Passion for brand building, creator marketing, and cultural storytelling
• Experience using CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) and sales prospecting tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently, but thrive in a collaborative environment
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management
• A natural networker with an outgoing and professional personality
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with proactive outreach
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or related field preferred

COMPENSATION

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 /yr

*This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills and experience.

ABOUT BENEFITS

We take culture seriously—internally and externally.

At Noun, we offer:

• Performance bonuses 
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans (401k with company match)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days)
• Parental leave policies

Additional Workplace Perks:

• A highly creative and connected team environment including team offsites and outings for NYC based employees
• Access to some of the most exciting brands and creators in the world

THIS ROLE IS NYC BASED AND THE POSITION IS HYBRID, BUT WILL REQUIRES 2X DAY IN-OFFICE WEEKLY.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume, salary expectations, and earliest start date to jobs@nounagency.com

Visit our website to learn more about Noun: nounagency.com