Specialist, Business Development

About the role

The Specialist, Business Development will be a key part of the Media Science Business Development team. They will assist the Director, Business Development in making all that needs to get done happen and will leverage new technologies, such as AI, to improve the process and output. This role offers a great learning opportunity as the Specialist will work across all aspects of Known’s Media Science group and will regularly interact with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Pitch Administration: Manage pitch timelines, ensuring team members are working towards completing pitch deliverables on time and with excellence. Coordinate across multiple teams and resources to ensure work is progressing and team members are integrating and collaborating at key points in the process.
• Client Relations: Communicate with potential clients and ensure responsiveness. Attend pitch meetings with potential clients and capture, share, and execute on follow-ups.
• Innovation: Proactively identify and pilot ways to leverage AI in the pitch process, focusing on improving the process rather than eliminating work or resources.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience, including internships; agency experience is a plus.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required.
• An entrepreneurial spirit; you are constantly looking for ways to make things better and aren’t afraid to try things on your own and bring successful ideas to the broader team.
• Highly organized; able to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
• A hard worker; willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• A curious mindset with strong critical thinking skills needed to solve diverse business challenges.
• Strong communication skills, especially in email.
• A desire to be a hands-on multi-tasker that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to be a hands-on multi-tasker that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, especially in email.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with project management tools.
• Knowledge of AI and its applications in business development.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period.
• Annual bonuses.
• Generous medical plan.
• Paid parental leave.

Pay

The base salary for this position is $67K-$75K. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

Schedule

This role is full-time and works standard business hours.