Business Development Manager

Business Growth & Strategy: 

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow our client base within the nonprofit, healthcare, and travel sectors.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape business development strategies and prioritize efforts to meet revenue goals.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor strategies, helping to position Bellweather as a forward-thinking leader in the market.
• Create and execute social media strategies designed to attract new business, with a focus on reaching decision-makers in focus industries.
• Forecast potential budgets to partners, shared quarterly.

Proposal Development & RFP Review: 

• Review and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring our submissions are competitive, accurate, and tailored to each client’s needs.
• Lead the creation of compelling proposals that clearly communicate Bellweather’s unique offerings and value, while collaborating with leadership on crafting and delivering presentations and pitches.

CRM Management:

• Maintain and update our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to ensure all leads, contacts, and client information are organized, up to date, and easily accessible.
• Track and analyze business development activities and outcomes, providing regular updates on progress to leadership.

Networking & Meetings:

• Attend interviews, interest meetings, and pitch presentations with potential clients to establish relationships and understand their specific needs.
• Network to build relationships with decision-makers, attend relevant industry events, conferences, and client meetings to grow our presence.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including strategy, digital, and creative departments, to collaborate on developing proposals, crafting pitches, and securing new business opportunities.
• Contribute to internal growth by sharing insights, providing feedback, and being a resource for new ideas and initiatives.

• Minimum of three years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally at a creative or marketing agency.
• Proven track record of securing and managing high-value client relationships, with a focus on nonprofits, healthcare, or related industries.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present and pitch ideas effectively.
• Experience reviewing and responding to RFPs and developing detailed proposals and pitch presentations.
• Ability to work in a remote environment, with strong organizational and self-management skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities at once.
• A passion for understanding client challenges and delivering creative, impactful solutions

Bellweather is committed to being an inclusive, innovative, and forward-thinking company. In addition to your base salary, all full-time employees receive the following compensation and benefits:

• Mostly remote office: 90% remote as well as in-person meetings
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Unlimited PTO: take the time you need to recharge, get a haircut, or visit family and friends. We trust you will manage your time effectively to get the work done.
• Flexible work schedules
• Professional development stipends

We’d love to hear from you if you are a strategic, results-driven individual with a passion for business growth and innovation, ready to contribute to the continued success and expansion of Bellweather Agency.

Apply via email to jobs@bellweather.agency. Include the following in your email:

• Subject line: “Business Development Manager – Your Firstname Lastname” 
• Your resume and portfolio of work.
• A brief cover letter (in the email body) that answers to the following questions:
  • What excites you about business development?
  • What has your experience been with remote work?
  • Share a bit of your story and what excites you about Bellweather.

Annual salary will be $85,000-95,000 based on experience.