Head of Business Development
Clients Blackbox, Inc.
Austin, TX (Remote)
$85K/yr - $150K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level3+ years exp.
7 weeks ago
HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
New York City, NY (On-site)
$200K/yr – $235K/yrFull time
Posted 1 month ago
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Job Description
- Full Time
- New York
- Posted 2 months ago
Salary range: $200-235k
Position Description
The Head of Business Development is responsible for driving the revenue growth by identifying, pitching, and securing new partnerships within the publishing / media industry. This senior leader will lead the agency’s sales strategy, fostering relationships with C-Suite prospects and overseeing the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing complex deals. The role requires a strategic thinker who can translate our capabilities into high-value revenue streams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Growth Strategy & Pipeline Management: Develop and execute the annual business development plan, identifying target verticals and high-value prospective clients to drive revenue.
- Sales Lifecycle Leadership: Lead the end-to-end sales process, including initial outreach, qualification, consultative selling, proposal creation, pitch deck development, negotiation, and contract closure.
- Pitch & Proposal Development: Direct the agency’s response to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and lead the creation of bespoke, high-impact pitches, ensuring the agency’s value proposition is compelling and tailored to the prospect.
- Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers at target brands and holding companies.
- Strategic Partnerships: Identify, evaluate, and secure strategic partnerships with media technology vendors, advertising platforms, and content creators to bolster the agency’s offerings.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with client success, marketing, production and finance teams to ensure proposed solutions are executable and aligned with agency capabilities.
- Performance Reporting: Maintain a robust sales pipeline in, providing regular forecasts and performance reports to the senior leadership team.
- Market Analysis & Networking: Stay updated on media/publishing trends, ad tech innovations, and competitive activity. Represent the agency at industry events, trade conferences, and workshops.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of business development managers, providing feedback on outreach, pitch tactics, and deal closing.
- Experience: 7–10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships, specifically within an agency, media company, or publisher environment.
- Proven Track Record: Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close high-value deals.
- Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of digital media, programmatic advertising, branded content, sponsorship, and marketing technologies.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation, networking, and written skills; ability to communicate compellingly with C-level stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze market trends and pivot strategy to meet shifting industry landscapes.
- Tools: Proficient in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and presentation tools (e.g., Keynote, PowerPoint).
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PWX Solutions (a PubWorX Company)
PWX Solutions is a full-service marketing, production and paper procurement partner built to help brands grow and operate smarter.Founded as a joint venture between Hearst and Condé Nast, we bring decades of publishing and direct marketing expertise with modern digital strategy.Our team delivers end-to-end solutions – from audience growth and retention to production management and procurement – that connect your goals, channels and operations.At PWX Solutions, we don’t just execute programs; we integrate with your team to drive measurable results, operational efficiency, and long-term growth so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.
