New Business Strategist

At Local Projects, we pursue visionary, imaginative work with bold ambitions, focusing on projects that drive cultural and societal transformation. As we expand across cultural, public, brand, and corporate sectors, we remain committed to purpose-driven partnerships and award‑winning, innovative multimedia experiences worldwide.

The New Business team identifies, cultivates, and converts new client relationships, translates opportunities into compelling proposals, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to set projects up for successful onboarding.

The New Business Strategist is a high‑energy, strategic, and relationship‑focused role responsible for managing client relationships, evaluating new opportunities, analyzing industry trends, and developing effective pitch materials and proposals. The role requires a self‑motivated, proactive individual with strong follow‑through, reporting to and collaborating closely with the Executive Director of New Business & Marketing to ensure all business development materials are clear, current, and well‑organized.

• Handle inbound inquiries and pursue outbound opportunities
• Respond to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and pitch requests
• Manage workload across prospecting and proposal development
• Maintain clear communication with prospective clients throughout the pitch process
  Schedule and facilitate client and internal meetings, including preparation sessions
• Prepare agendas, document discussions, and track action items
• Monitor competitive trends and market developments
• Maintain databases of prospects, potential projects, and partners
• Manage prospect tracking and filing systems (e.g., Pipedrive)
• Support optimization of business development processes
• Contribute to personal growth and support peers’ development

• Lead outbound communications (emails, calls, meetings)
• Review RFPs and develop internal assessment and planning materials
• Conduct opportunity assessments and qualification discussions
• Coordinate resources across teams to develop proposal narratives, budgets, and visuals
• Organize team and studio‑wide brainstorming sessions
• Collaborate with partners and contractors during proposal development

• Facilitate reviews with leadership, creative teams, and project managers

• Upon project award, collaborate with Project Managers to build Kick‑Off presentations
• Support onboarding of internal teams and clients into company processes

• Passion for arts, culture, branding, design, and the public sector
• Awareness of market and industry trends in experience design
• Strong networking, client‑facing, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Collaborative working style with the ability to support cross‑functional teams
• Comfort in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Self‑motivated with sound judgment and strong follow‑through
• Ability to use project management and web‑based tools to interpret budgets and schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, and CRM platforms
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Demonstrated ability to develop proposals and presentations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize effectively

• 3+ years of experience in sales or marketing with brands, agencies, cultural organizations, or higher education
• Proven track record in business development for creative or design‑driven organizations
• Please share 1–2 writing samples that demonstrate your strategic thinking and communication style. Samples may be published or unpublished, including confidential work, and will be used only for hiring evaluation.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to work onsite in our NYC studio (hybrid)
• Primary Residence in the NY Tri‑State (NY/NJ/CT) area or D.C. Tri‑State (DC/VA/MD) area

Local Projects offers to its Full‑Time employees Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, 401k, access to short‑term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance as well as a generous PTO package.

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