Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager : Strategic Communications and Marketing

Location : Kentucky / Southern Indiana

Reports to : President

Are You a Natural Connector Who Thrives on Building Trust and Driving Impact?

C2 Strategic Communications is a mission-driven team helping government agencies, nonprofits, associations, and private sector partners communicate complex ideas, build trust, and engage communities.

Our work around infrastructure, public services, education and economic development has vaulted us to Louisville Business First's ranking as the region's #1 public relations firm.

Good news - we're growing, and we need a high-energy, relationship-focused Senior Business Development Manager who can help us connect the dots between client needs and our strategic solutions. If you love the idea of selling ideas, not just more stuff, this is your moment.

$$ Base pay $60,000-$70,000, plus performance-based commissions. Top performers can earn up to $125,000 total annually.

What You'll Be Doing

• Hunting and cultivating new business opportunities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, and beyond.
• Building and growing authentic relationships with decision-makers in government, associations, and professional services.
• Owning the sales process from lead generation to finalist interviews, with full support from our marketing and client services teams.
• Tracking and leading RFP responses and contract renewals.
• Identifying new needs in the markets we serve and helping develop services to meet them.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to align messaging, strategy, and client needs.
• Using Salesforce to keep your pipeline organized and your wins visible.

Leadership Track

This isn't just a sales role. It's a launchpad. We're looking for someone who can grow into a senior leadership position, potentially overseeing all sales and client growth efforts across the firm. If you're ready to step into a bigger role over time, we're ready to invest in you.

What You Bring to the Table

Who You'll Work With

You'll report directly to our President and Chief Business Development Officer, Kerri Richardson, a strategic thinker who values initiative, transparency, and team alignment. You'll primarily support development efforts in the region's government agencies, nonprofits, professional services firms and education institutions. You'll collaborate with the agency's marketing director, VP of client services, and with members of the client services team. We're a firm that believes in clear goals, open communication, and celebrating wins.

Who Thrives Here?

We're looking for someone with a Predictive Index profile like a Persuader, Promoter, or Captain. Someone who's :

Make a Visible Impact

Your work will directly influence how communities understand and engage with major public initiatives, from infrastructure to economic development. You'll be the face of our firm in key markets.

Why C2 Strategic?

We're not just selling services. We're helping communities grow, evolve, and thrive. You'll be part of an experienced, purpose-driven team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer competitive compensation (base salary plus performance-based incentives), professional development, and the chance to make a real impact. We reward results, relationships, and long-term growth.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited by the idea of selling trust, strategy, and transformation, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of public engagement.

C2 Strategic Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.