Remote VP of Business Development & Growth

Highwire; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130.000 - 195.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid work model

Generous vacation policy

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Tech reimbursement

Wellness program

Mentorship

Referral bonuses

Dog-friendly office

Zusammenfassung

Highwire is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to lead and scale the agency’s new business function during a pivotal growth phase. You will own the new business engine—from pipeline strategy to winning opportunities—and partner with executive leadership to shape go‑to‑market strategy.

You will build repeatable processes, mentor a growing team, and drive cross‑functional collaboration across strategy, creative, digital, and insights to deliver high‑stakes pitches and cultivate

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in business development and client leadership within an agency (communications/marketing/PR)
• Proven success leading complex, multi‑stakeholder pitches and winning new business
• Strong understanding of integrated, cross‑channel agency offerings
• Ability to build systems and processes that scale growth
• Executive presence with senior‑level procurement leaders and decision‑makers
• Strong storytelling, pitching, and proposal development skills
• Solid understanding of agency economics and pipeline management
• U.S.-based, open to candidates anywhere in the U.S.

Aufgaben

• Own the full new business lifecycle from qualification to close
• Manage a strong, qualified pipeline aligned to agency priorities
• Partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth strategy
• Track pipeline health, forecasting, and performance metrics
• Build relationships with senior marketing and communications leaders
• Lead consultative conversations that uncover client needs and opportunities
• Partner with account teams to drive cross‑sell and upsell growth within existing clients
• Lead RFPs, referrals, and strategic pitch processes
• Prepare and coach teams to deliver high‑stakes presentations with strong executive presence
• Create playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates and efficiency
• Improve forecasting, reporting, and pipeline visibility
• Mentor and develop business development talent

Kenntnisse

Business development leadership

Pitch leadership

Pipeline management

Executive presence

Storytelling & proposals

Agency economics understanding

Mentoring

Jobbeschreibung

Highwire is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to lead and scale the agency’s new business function during a pivotal growth phase. You will own the new business engine—from pipeline strategy to winning opportunities—and partner with executive leadership to shape go‑to‑market strategy.

You will build repeatable processes, mentor a growing team, and drive cross‑functional collaboration across strategy, creative, digital, and insights to deliver high‑stakes pitches and cultivate