Director, B2B Business Development (BD) & Client Growth - Storyful Intelligence

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$170K/yr – $190K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive client strategy from lead generation to risk communications, delivering data-driven storytelling and growth initiatives.

  • Lead generation and prospecting
  • Risk and crisis-focused communications and storytelling
  • Client relationships and new business growth

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Generation & Prospecting : Identify and target new client opportunities using Storyful data and insights, networking, and strategic outreach to PR and communications decision-makers at leading companies.
  • Brand & Communications Strategy Development : Collaborate with the Storyful Intelligence team to create and implement social data-driven reporting and communications strategies, including positioning, risk mitigation, and thought leadership.
  • Risk & Crisis Management Communications : Participate in advising clients who are navigating risk or crisis by delivering Storyful data and insights to guide their communications strategy.
  • Client Relationship Conversion : Tap into existing client relationships and new client prospecting to serve as a trusted advisor who can combine insights with communications strategy to drive their success.
  • Category Growth Strategy & Execution : Partner with Storyful brand and data analyst team to develop and execute tailored strategies for potential clients and build custom proposals.
  • Strategic Storytelling : Deliver compelling presentations, leveraging Storyful reporting and communications experience to showcase Storyful audience analysis, competitor research, sentiment tracking, market risks, trends, to inform client strategy and campaigns.
  • Reputation Insights : Provide insights into digital and earned media trends and reputational risks to help clients increase visibility and strengthen their market position.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience leading a client or team in communications strategy, risk or crisis communications, and research reporting from a top-tier communications, social listening agency, research or consulting firm.
  • Deep experience leveraging both qualitative and quantitative research, including social listening, market trends, sentiment analysis, competitive intelligence, and consumer insights to counsel clients.
  • Executive presence and expertise synthesizing data and insights into compelling storytelling and shaping pitches and strategies to build trust and new client relationships.
  • Strategic thinking: Ability to think critically and strategically about client needs and offer innovative solutions tailored to their business objectives.
  • Commercial mindset and new business acumen: Track record of strong relationships that can be leveraged for generating new client growth.
  • Proven experience in using data-driven insights to articulate risks and opportunities for client communications strategy.
  • Possess a natural curiosity to stay informed about trends, influence, competitive offerings, and industry developments to inform Storyful growth.
  • Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including research analysts, senior leaders, and client partners.
  • Willingness to work in our Midtown Manhattan office 3 days each week.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary and performance-based incentives, as well as benefits and a flexible work culture.
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Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics.

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