Senior Manager, Business Development & Production

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound new business inquiries from prospective and current clients
• Qualify and evaluate incoming opportunities, summarizing scope, fit, and feasibility for the company
• Manage RFP processes from receipt through submission, keeping all internal stakeholders on track
• Cook up proposal materials, including strategic outlines and positioning, creative references and location recommendations, production timelines and preliminary budgets
• Support Partners in deal structuring and commercial review
• Navigate vendor onboarding and procurement requirements for new clients
• Develop compelling client presentations and proposals that effectively communicate Project's creative capabilities

Production Support

• Provide strategic production guidance on select projects to ensure successful delivery and continuity between the development, design and execution teams
• Aid with vendor coordination, scheduling, and logistics on active projects as needed
• Contribute to post-project reviews to help refine systems and improve profitability

Vendor & Resource Coordination

• Help source and vet vendors, creatives, and production resources as needed
• Support the ongoing development of business development materials, case studies, and proposal templates

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in business development, in live event production, experiential marketing, or a related field
• Familiarity with production processes, budgets, and vendor management — enough to credibly guide proposals and communicate with clients
• Experience supporting or managing RFP processes and proposal development
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and manage opportunities from initial inquiry through contract execution
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Clear, confident communicator — comfortable interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders
• Financially literate; comfortable working with budgets and reviewing commercial terms

Compensation

• Base salary: $100k-130k
• Bonus: Goal-based performance bonuses tied primarily to business development outcomes, and overall company growth with consideration for production delivery support