Growth & Development Executive Director: Partnerships

R/GA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

R/GA in New York, NY is seeking an Executive Director, Growth & Development to oversee high-stakes business development and own opportunities. This senior, client-facing role requires sharp strategic thinking and confident pitch leadership in a hybrid NYC environment.

You will manage end-to-end RFP/RFI processes, lead conversations, and collaborate across creative, strategy, tech and growth teams to turn opportunities into retained business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of business development, marketing, or consulting experience in an agency or digitally focused firm.
• Proven ability to independently manage RFP/RFI processes, pitch teams, and live prospect engagement.
• Strong network and track record of building meaningful client relationships that lead to retained business.
• Experience managing complex deals with procurement and legal counterparts.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end RFPs, from assessment to live presentation.
• Lead prospect conversations and briefings with discipline leads when needed.
• Navigate RFI asks with strategic clarity amid shifting market conditions.
• Lead pitch efforts across inbound and outbound sources to win across product, experience, and creative.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, tech, and growth ops and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Build relationships with senior executives locally and globally to unlock opportunities.
• Proactively seek new client relationships and identify growth/backchannel opportunities.
• Define and evolve the new business strategy with senior growth leaders.
• Contribute to capabilities decks and thought leadership supporting outbound strategy.
• Maintain a live database of client and prospect intelligence.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Consulting

RFP/RFI management

Pitch leadership

Client relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

R/GA in New York, NY is seeking an Executive Director, Growth & Development to oversee high-stakes business development and own opportunities. This senior, client-facing role requires sharp strategic thinking and confident pitch leadership in a hybrid NYC environment.

You will manage end-to-end RFP/RFI processes, lead conversations, and collaborate across creative, strategy, tech and growth teams to turn opportunities into retained business.