BD & Marketing Coordinator

Kirk Palmer Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global executive search firm is looking for a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator in New York. This role involves project management, calendaring, and ensuring marketing initiatives run smoothly. Candidates should have 3-5 years in a project management role, preferably in B2B environments. The compensation ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 based on experience, alongside flexible work arrangements and a bonus structure depending on company performance.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare

Flexible PTO

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management or coordination.
• Passion for fashion and consumer brands.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the marketing and business development calendar.
• Lead pitch deck creation process and manage timelines.
• Support customization of pitch decks for clients.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

B2B marketing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

ABOUT US

Founded in 1987, Kirk Palmer Associates is a global executive search firm with a specialty focus on retail, fashion, beauty and consumer goods talent. With a client roster that includes adidas, Aesop, Brooklinen, CAVA, Cartier, Crate & Barrel, Crocs, Dior, Dôen, Fenty, LVMH, lululemon, MALIN+GOETZ, Ralph Lauren, SoulCycle, Staud, Supergoop!, Revolve, The Row, Vuori, and YETI, as well as leading Private Equity firms, we help the world’s most compelling brands hire senior executives for critical leadership roles. Our placements range from CEOs and C‑suite leaders to VP and Senior VP talent. We place talent worldwide, with a particular focus on the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of our growth initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of project management, data accuracy, and creative execution—ensuring our marketing programs run seamlessly while strengthening and supporting our business development pipeline. The coordinator will play a critical role in keeping our processes tight, our materials compelling, and our teams aligned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing & Business Development Operations

• Meticulously maintain the marketing and business development calendar, coordinating across internal teams to ensure accuracy and timely execution of all initiatives
• Lead project management of the pitch deck creation process from intake briefing through final delivery, managing timelines, stakeholder input, and quality control
• Support BD team in customizing pitch decks and other collateral for specific opportunities, tailoring content for prospective clients
• Open, maintain, and update records in our CRM/database to ensure accurate business development reporting and pipeline visibility
• Measure and report on defined metrics in support of business development and marketing goals

Content Management & Digital Presence

• Support marketing team in uploading and publishing content across our content management system (CMS) and social media platforms, ensuring brand consistency and quality
• Support the daily aggregation and curation of news headlines for Kirk Palmer Associates’ Daily News Brief, identifying relevant stories across fashion, consumer, and culture-driving brands

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in a project management role in marketing, business development, or coordination, ideally in B2B environments with multiple internal “client” stakeholders
• Genuine passion for fashion, consumer brands, and culture-driving companies
• Proven project management abilities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to work from NYC HQ 3 days per week, with flexibility where needed

Preferred:

• Background in high‑end professional services environments with C‑Suite+ audience (creative or advertising agency, executive search, management consultancy, or VC/PE firm)
• Direct experience with pitch deck development and business development processes
• Proficiency with CRM and/or ATS database systems
• Social media management experience
• POV on AI to accelerate and enhance creative processes and outcomes

ABOUT YOU

As our Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, you’ll help create content that engages C‑suite leaders across some of the world’s most influential brands, gaining rare behind‑the‑scenes exposure to the businesses, leaders, and trends shaping the future of fashion, retail, beauty, and consumer culture.

For the right candidate, this is the kind of opportunity that seamlessly blends personal passions with professional strengths. You’re not just energized by timelines, deadlines, and well‑run processes—you champion them. You have an exceptional eye for detail, a natural appreciation for beautiful design and compelling storytelling, and you thrive in creatively driven environments.

You’re someone who reads business and culture news because you genuinely enjoy it—especially stories about the brands and innovators moving the industry forward. You’re a proactive self‑starter who anticipates needs, spots what’s missing, and takes initiative to make things happen.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & CULTURE

• $65,000 - $85,000 based on experience, skills and growth potential
• Annual bonus based on company performance and individual impact
• Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k) and flexible PTO
• Hybrid work environment with 2 WFH days per week
• Entrepreneurial culture with CEO access and ample room to grow

To learn more about our values, our team, our work, please visit kirkpalmer.com.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in this role, relevant experience, and highlighting superpowers that may not be apparent from your resume alone: [e-mail].