Agency Growth Lead for New Business & Partnerships

Blue Wheel Media; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Paternal leave

Holiday

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Wheel Media seeks an experienced Sales Leader to drive new business growth for the agency. The Sales Manager, Agency Partnerships will own pipeline development, executive-level outreach, and the end-to-end deal process for sophisticated digital marketing and ecommerce engagements.

You will work with senior clients and internal experts to craft compelling solutions and close multi-year partnerships. Ideal candidates bring a strong network, a proven track record of self-sourced opportunities,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in agency sales or related services with responsibility for new business.
• Proven track record of meeting/revenue targets and closing engagements.
• Ability to self-source opportunities and build pipeline.
• Established network of senior relationships across brands, marketing, ecommerce, or retail.
• Experience selling digital marketing, media, ecommerce, or agency solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales process from prospecting through close and contract.
• Lead discovery conversations to understand client objectives and growth opportunities.
• Navigate complex buyer organizations and multi-stakeholder cycles.
• Lead executive pitches, RFPs, proposals, and negotiations.
• Maintain urgency and momentum, addressing barriers to close.
• Develop relationships with CMOs and senior decision-makers to drive growth.

Skills

Agency sales

New business development

CRM

Senior stakeholder management

Negotiation

Digital marketing

Ecommerce

CMO relationships

Pipeline management

Self-sourcing opportunities

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Job description

Blue Wheel Media seeks an experienced Sales Leader to drive new business growth for the agency. The Sales Manager, Agency Partnerships will own pipeline development, executive-level outreach, and the end-to-end deal process for sophisticated digital marketing and ecommerce engagements.

You will work with senior clients and internal experts to craft compelling solutions and close multi-year partnerships. Ideal candidates bring a strong network, a proven track record of self-sourced opportunities,