Director of Business Development

Gainor Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing and communications firm is seeking a Director of Business Development to spearhead new business initiatives. This leadership role involves crafting strategies, managing client relationships, and enhancing the agency's market position within finance and tech industries. The position offers remote work flexibility and strong collaboration within a tight-knit leadership team.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 9+ years experience in generating new business within communications/PR.
• Proven track record of driving revenue and closing deals.
• Deep familiarity with media relations and PR services.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing business development strategies.
• Managing inbound interest and proactively sourcing new opportunities.
• Building strategic partnerships for the agency.

Skills

Client relationship development

Revenue generation

Exceptional communication skills

Relationship-building

Domain expertise in finance and fintech

Job description

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Director of Business Development

Location: Fully Remote (WeWork access included)

Compensation: $125-150K annually, based on experience + Commissions + Bonus

About the Opportunity

A dynamic, independent marketing and communications firm is looking for a Director of Business Development to oversee and grow its new business efforts. With a reputation for innovation and impact in industries like finance, tech, and real estate, the firm delivers results-driven strategies across public relations, content, digital, and social media. The culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and long-term career development, with team members distributed across the U.S. and serving clients globally. As the firm prepares for its next stage of growth, this role will be critical in identifying opportunities and building lasting client partnerships. It’s an exciting leadership position for someone eager to scale a respected, entrepreneurial agency.

What You’ll Do

As the firm’s chief growth architect, you’ll be responsible for:

• Designing and executing a full-funnel business development strategy
• Managing inbound interest and proactively sourcing new opportunities
• Representing the firm at major industry events
• Building strategic partnerships and elevating the agency’s market positioning
• Collaborating with leadership to refine proposals and close high-value deals
• Supporting organic growth within existing accounts
• Overseeing CRM hygiene, reporting, and pipeline forecasting

What You Bring

We’re looking for a seasoned business development professional with:

• 9+ years experience in generating new business within communications/PR, within an agency environment
• A proven track record of originating client relationships, driving revenue and closing complex deals
• Deep familiarity with PR services (media relations, content, social, awards)
• A strong network and domain expertise in finance, fintech, and insurtech
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

Why This Role?

• Join a tight-knit leadership team collaborating directly with the highest levels of leadership
• Lead the new business function as the founder steps into a more strategic role
• Be part of a culture-first firm with a clear growth trajectory
• Work with a team that values thought leadership, creativity, and impact
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with access to collaborative spaces

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Management

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Public Relations and Communications Services

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