New Business Project Manager

The TASC Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Remote work week (Christmas–New Year)

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The TASC Group in New York seeks a New Business Project Manager to lead agency new business development. You will manage the pipeline, coordinate proposals and pitches, and keep internal teams aligned to win opportunities.

Approximately 70% of the role focuses on new business and project management, with the remaining 30% devoted to client work. Strong writing, organizational, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in new business development or project management at a PR/communications agency.
• Experience developing proposals and responding to RFPs.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing confidence.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and keep projects moving.
• Experience with CRM, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint; Canva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the new business pipeline from lead to contract, tracking inquiries and CRM records.
• Coordinate proposals and RFP responses with timelines and budgets.
• Develop pitch materials: credentials decks, case studies, and capabilities.
• Research prospective clients and prepare background for pitch meetings.
• Prepare for prospect meetings with briefing materials and presentations.
• Drive follow-up and keep conversations moving toward a decision.
• Lead planning and coordination across team members, consultants and partners.
• Support new client transitions: contracts, scopes of work, onboarding.
• Maintain new business resources: templates, bios, case studies, past work.
• Report progress to leadership on pipeline status, win rates and trends.
• Contribute to client work ~30% of the role.

Skills

Writing and editing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional coordination

CRM experience

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Tools

CRM

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

The TASC Group is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated New Business Project Manager to support our agency’s new business development efforts. This role is ideal for someone with 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within a public relations, communications, marketing or advertising agency.

Working closely with TASC’s Chairman, the New Business Project Manager will manage the new business pipeline from initial conversation through signed contract. This individual will keep opportunities moving forward, coordinate proposals and pitches, maintain our CRM, and manage deadlines and contributions from internal teams, external consultants and partners.

The ideal candidate is passionate about public relations as a tool for change and enjoys building relationships with prospective clients. They bring excellent organizational, writing and communication skills; an optimistic, proactive approach; and the ability to lead collaborative planning sessions and manage competing priorities.

Approximately 70% of this role will focus on new business development and project management, with the remaining 30% dedicated to client work as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the new business pipeline: Track leads, inquiries, RFPs and referrals, and maintain accurate, current records in the CRM.
• Coordinate proposals and RFP responses: Manage timelines, team contributions, budgets and submission requirements from start to finish.
• Develop pitch materials: Draft and edit proposals, credentials decks, case studies and capabilities materials.
• Research prospective clients: Prepare background on their organizations, priorities, issues and media landscapes ahead of pitch meetings.
• Prepare for prospect meetings: Coordinate scheduling, briefing materials, presentations and follow-up notes.
• Drive follow-up: Maintain communication with prospects, track next steps and keep conversations moving toward a decision.
• Lead planning and coordination: Proactively organize strategy sessions and clarify responsibilities and deadlines for team members, consultants and partners.
• Support new client transitions: Coordinate the handoff to account teams, including contracts, scopes of work and onboarding materials.
• Maintain new business resources: Keep proposal templates, team bios, case studies and past work organized and up to date.
• Report on progress: Provide leadership with regular updates on pipeline status, win rates and new business trends.
• Contribute to client work: Support client accounts as needed, representing approximately 30% of the role.

Required Skills:

• 5–7 years of experience in new business development, project management or account coordination, ideally at a PR, communications, marketing or advertising agency.
• Experience developing proposals and responding to RFPs.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with senior leaders and representing the firm to prospective clients.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and keep projects moving forward.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM and project management tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint. Experience with Canva is a plus.
• Familiarity with nonprofit organizations, advocacy, healthcare, education or the public sector.

What We Offer:

• Compensation range: $70,000-90,000 + performance-based bonuses throughout the year
• A competitive benefits and perks package.
• A hybrid workplace with an open office, quiet conference rooms and a communal pantry stocked with unlimited snacks, fresh fruit, and gourmet coffee and tea.
• Three weeks of paid time off, plus additional sick and personal days.
• One week of “Work from Anywhere,” plus a remote work week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• Generous parental leave and paid family leave.
• Health, dental and vision coverage.
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Health and wellness stipend.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Team retreats, offsite events, lunch and learns, and social gatherings.
• A creative, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of an award-winning, growing agency.

ABOUT US

The TASC Group is a fast-growing, award-winning public relations and communications agency representing nonprofit organizations, mission-driven companies and social advocacy campaigns. Built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service, we support clients across the country through strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, thought leadership, subject matter expertise, media training and content creation.

TASC has been recognized multiple times by Ragan’s PR Daily as one of the "Top Places to Work in Communications." Our work is rooted in creativity, authenticity and social impact, and we pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative and inspiring team culture.