Director Client Strategy

USA (Remote)

$105K/yr – $125K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end proposal and sales enablement process for Newbridge, translating offerings into strategic narratives, building budgets and plans, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to win new business.

Lead RFP responses and media proposals to articulate value and close deals
Develop up-to-date rate cards and compliant budgets for client-facing materials

Job Description

Responsibilities

Translate Newbridge's offerings, products, and services into strategic stories and experiences that resonate with brand partners
Respond to RFPs and build media plans and proposals that clearly articulate Newbridge's value and support our ability to win new business
Own and maintain Newbridge's rate card, keeping pricing models current so every proposal starts from accurate, up-to-date numbers
Build internal budgets and client-facing media plans for each program, then translate them into polished, proposal-ready materials
Stay fluent in Gen Z and Gen Alpha culture, trends, and platform behavior to inform strategy across every pitch
Bring deep knowledge of youth and collegiate marketing landscape to every proposal and pitch
Build and maintain a library of sales enablement tools, including product-specific presentations, one-sheets, and case studies
Partner cross-functionally with sales, client services, and creative teams to develop proposals that are both compelling and feasible to execute
Partner with Account Executives to proactively pursue new verticals, creating pitch materials and creative sponsorship concepts that fuel outreach and help Newbridge break into new business
Manage a fast-paced proposal pipeline, meeting quick turnarounds and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

Requirements

7+ years of experience in marketing strategy, proposal development, or a related role, ideally within an agency environment
Proven track record building proposals, media plans and pitches that win new business
Deep fluency in Gen Z and Gen Alpha culture, trends, and platform behavior
Strong understanding of the collegiate marketing landscape a plus
Excellent storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to translate offerings into compelling narratives
Experience building sales enablement materials such as presentations, one-sheets, and case studies
Strong proficiency in presentation software (PowerPoint, Canva, or similar)
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple proposals and fast turnarounds simultaneously
Comfortable working remotely and collaborating across distributed teams

Benefits

Flexible work environment — remote-friendly with the option to work from one of our offices in Portland, OR or Chicago, IL
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Quarterly office stipend, annual wellness stipend, and a monthly coffee allowance
Generous paid time off, including paid holidays and a paid sabbatical for long-tenured employees
Comprehensive medical coverage, with the company covering the majority of premium

Newbridge Marketing

Newbridge Marketing is a brand experience agency specializing in experiential and college marketing. Our brand partners tend to choose us because we have smart, creative people who listen to their needs. They continue working with us because we make meaningful impacts with their investments and keep it simple & fun. In our college marketing work, we consolidated a fragmented market via relationships on over 2,000 campuses, providing brands with efficient and relevant access to students and parents. Our experiential business, which grew out of our college marketing work, has continued to flourish and deliver success and award-winning campaigns for our clients. We strive to make the world a better place by teaming with companies that are "doing well by doing good" and by directly supporting people who are driving positive change. For additional information, visit newbridgemarketing.com.

Founded in 2004

Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA

74 employees (13 in marketing)

www.newbridgemarketing.com