The Business Development Manager is the first point of contact for new business opportunities across all EVOQ Group agencies ( ). You will qualify inbound leads, guide prospects through our process, coordinate internal teams during pitch development, and occasionally lead pitch presentations. Your job is to make sure we're pursuing the right opportunities - and winning the ones that matter.
What You'll Do
Lead Qualification & Early Prospect Engagement
- Serve as the first point of contact for inbound new business inquiries across all agencies.
- Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand prospective client needs, timeline, budget, and fit.
- Determine qualification and make recommendations on whether the opportunity aligns with agency priorities and capabilities.
- Maintain a warm, professional, consultative presence in all early prospect interactions.
Pitch & Proposal Leadership
When appropriate, act as the pitch team coordinator, organizing internal participants, timelines, and deliverables.Ensure each pitch is strategically sound, customized, and aligned with the prospect's needs.Schedule and manage pitch prep meetings, content development, and internal communication.In select cases, lead or co-lead the pitch presentation.Sales Process Management
Oversee CRM documentation, ensuring that all leads, notes, and next steps are accurately tracked.Partner with agency leadership and subject-matter teams to shape scopes, proposals, and pricing.Maintain visibility on pipeline, provide updates on lead status, and support forecasting efforts.Gather feedback from prospects and internal teams to improve our pitch process.What We're Looking For
Experience
3-7+ years in business development, agency sales, client service, or marketing.Familiarity with advertising, digital marketing, social media, performance media, or creative services.Experience qualifying leads and managing pitch or proposal processes.Skills & Strengths
Strong communicator with excellent presence - someone who can lead a conversation, ask smart questions, and build rapport quickly.Confident in guiding prospects, uncovering real needs, and evaluating fit.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at coordinating multiple teams and timelines.Comfortable presenting and occasionally leading pitch discussions.Self-motivated, energetic, and results-driven.Mindset
Curious, consultative, and empathetic.Resourceful problem solver who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.Aligned with our values : grit, creativity, integrity, curiosity, and a drive to win.What Success Looks Like
Faster qualification and fewer misaligned pursuits.Highly organized and efficient pitch processes across all agencies.Strong prospect experience from first touch through handoff to client service.Improved close-rate on qualified opportunities.Increased clarity and consistency across all new business activities.Why You'll Love Working With Us
Work across multiple award-winning, high-performing agencies with unique specialties.Collaborate with some of the most talented strategists, creatives, and digital marketers in the industry.Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding organization.Flexible hybrid / remote environment.A culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and creativity - and committed to winning with integrity.Ready to Apply?
If you're an engaging communicator, a natural relationship builder, and someone who gets excited about helping great agencies grow, we'd love to talk.
Apply with your resume and a short note about why you're the right fit.
Starting compensation will be $75,000 plus incentive on secured business