Manager, Business Development and Firm Promotion

Manager, Business Development and Firm Promotion

Location:

Remote Status:
Full-time

Reports to:

Senior Vice President, Business Development and Firm Promotion

Sachs Media is a nationally recognized strategic communications and public affairs firm headquartered in Florida, with teams and clients across the U.S. For 30 years, the firm has helped organizations navigate complex policy, reputational, and market challenges through integrated communications, advocacy, research, and digital strategy. Sachs Media is known for its deep expertise in public affairs, healthcare, energy, education, and nonprofit communications, and for producing award‑winning work that drives measurable impact.

The Manager, Business Development & Firm Promotion plays a central role in advancing Sachs Media’s growth, visibility, and new business efforts. This position supports the full business development and marketing funnel, including lead generation, proposal development, firm promotion, thought leadership, and award submissions.

Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Business Development, Firm Promotion, and firm leadership, the Manager translates strategy into execution. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, sound judgment, excellent project management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced agency environment.

• Manage and support RFP, RFQ, and ITN responses from kickoff through submission
• Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives and supporting materials
• Coordinate internal contributors and subject‑matter experts to ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met
• Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate language, case studies, and credentials
• Track proposal submissions, outcomes, and follow‑up activity
• Prepare informal pitches and tailored materials for prospective clients

• Support inbound and outbound lead generation aligned with firm growth priorities
• Conduct prospect, sector, and market research to identify new business opportunities
• Manage and maintain CRM data, dashboards, and reporting
• Support email marketing, content distribution, and campaign execution tied to business development goals
• Help conceptualize and execute campaigns to increase lead generation and awareness

• Draft and manage award submissions and recognition entries
• Develop case studies, credentials, and partner and senior staff bios
• Support firm marketing initiatives tied to major wins, milestones, conferences, and speaking opportunities
• Contribute written content for the firm’s website, newsletters, blogs, and social media
• Collaborate with internal teams on website updates, branded materials, and digital content

• Manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Maintain internal trackers, calendars, and reporting tools
• Oversee quality control for all business development and firm promotion materials
  
  Ensure consistency with Sachs Media’s brand, voice, and quality standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as needed
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in business development, marketing, communications, or a related role, preferably in an agency or professional services environment
• Proven experience supporting or managing proposal development in a deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior leadership
• Comfort managing competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Strong creative instincts and sound business judgment

• Experience in a strategic communications, public relations, or professional services firm
• Experience with awards programs, thought leadership, or firm marketing initiatives
• Proficiency with CRM and marketing tools (e.g., Apptivo or similar), email marketing platforms, and Linked In
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation tools
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
• Experience analyzing performance data from digital, social, or web analytics platforms

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (single coverage)
• HSA or FSA options
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays (including the week between December 24 and January
  1)
• Early Friday close at 2:00 p.m.
• Two paid personal days
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Professional development stipend
• Annual work‑from‑home stipend
• Remote work and flexible schedules
• Family‑oriented work culture

Sachs Media is an equal‑opportunity employer.