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sMedia.ca

Manager, Business Development and Firm Promotion

sMedia.ca, Florida, New York, United States

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Manager, Business Development and Firm Promotion

Location: Remote Status: Full-time Reports to: Senior Vice President, Business Development and Firm Promotion

About Sachs Media 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.

Position Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities Proposal Development & New Business

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

Lead Generation & Marketing Execution

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

Firm Promotion & Thought Leadership

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

Project Management & Quality Control

Manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines

Maintain internal trackers, calendars, and reporting tools

Oversee quality control for all business development and firm promotion materialsEnsure 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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

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 LinkedIn

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

Benefits

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.

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