New Business Director

Department: New Business • Location: New York, NY • Reports to: SVP, Growth

About the role

We are looking for a New Business Director to join our team in NYC. This person will lead pitch opportunities, proactively define and deliver new revenue streams, and champion McCann’s industry-leading marketing capabilities, strategic strength, and creative brand-building expertise.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the pitch process as a “conductor,” orchestrating all aspects to deliver intellectually compelling and engaging presentations.
• Marshall relevant resources and teams to leverage opportunities and manage the conversion process through to delivery when business is won.
• Support active prospecting, establishing momentum and ownership in pursued opportunities.
• Manage the delivery of RFIs, RFPs, pitch presentations, and all pitch collateral with a keen eye for detail.
• Lead a team to create proactive strategic POVs for chemistry meetings, collaborating closely with the Strategy team.
• Provide seamless pitch project management from kick-off to close, building and governing workstreams to meet deadlines and maintain high standards.
• Foster a can-do attitude and manage multiple priorities in an ambitious, fast-paced environment.
• Balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution to help define and shape new business strategy.
• Embody McCann’s values and contribute to an equitable, inclusive culture.
• Grow and cultivate a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and providing equitable feedback.
• Support global and network growth opportunities through pitch enablement and best practices.
• Work integrally with all McCann agencies and offices to develop effective strategies, briefings, and work.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in Business Development, driving opportunities and exceeding targets.
• Experience within a high-growth creative agency.
• Strong strategic understanding and ambition for creative excellence.
• Strong business sense with a keen growth mindset.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in unstructured situations.

Skills

• Clear and strong communicator and collaborator, able to build trust and confidence among clients and colleagues.

Pay

$130,000–$150,000. Final salary will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, market considerations, and internal equity.

Schedule

Minimum of three days per week in-office, with potential for increased in-office requirements over time.