New Business Growth Lead

ZN001 Zeno US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Be Kind to Your Mind program

Paid time off

Job summary

Zeno Group New Business Manager role in Chicago partners with agency leadership and U.S. teams to drive strategic growth through compelling proposals and efficient processes.

You will lead new business pursuits, shape capabilities and ensure proposals align with client objectives to showcase Zeno's integrated strengths. You will work closely with practice leaders, marketing, creative and business development to craft client-ready materials, manage RFIs/RFPs, and enhance cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, project management, agency operations, marketing or a related field within an agency or professional services environment.
• Experience managing new business processes, including RFIs, RFPs, proposals or integrated pitch development.
• Strong understanding of integrated communications, marketing and agency business models.
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills, with experience developing client-ready proposals and business development materials.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and building alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing business development systems, CRM platforms or proposal resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate new business pursuits, including RFIs, RFPs and proactive opportunities, helping develop proposals that align with client objectives and showcase Zeno's capabilities.
• Growth Operations & Process Management: Manage the day-to-day new business process, coordinating timelines, deliverables and cross-functional teams while ensuring opportunities move forward efficiently and on schedule.
• Agency Storytelling & Positioning: Develop compelling capabilities, case studies and proposal materials that communicate Zeno's expertise, integrated approach and differentiated value.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with agency leaders, practice teams and specialty groups across offices to align resources, share best practices and support integrated growth opportunities.
• Knowledge Management & Business Intelligence: Maintain new business systems, CRM data, case studies and other agency resources to improve visibility, reporting and institutional knowledge.
• Business Growth & Agency Development: Identify opportunities to strengthen new business processes, improve collaboration and support strategic initiatives that contribute to agency growth.

Skills

New business development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Writing skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Zeno Group New Business Manager role in Chicago partners with agency leadership and U.S. teams to drive strategic growth through compelling proposals and efficient processes.

You will lead new business pursuits, shape capabilities and ensure proposals align with client objectives to showcase Zeno's integrated strengths. You will work closely with practice leaders, marketing, creative and business development to craft client-ready materials, manage RFIs/RFPs, and enhance cross-functional