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COHO Creative · 1 day ago

Strategic Business Development Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

COHO Creative is a forward-thinking, design-driven agency that values innovation and collaboration. The Strategic Business Development Manager will drive growth initiatives by proactively opening doors and cultivating new opportunities, focusing on securing new accounts and generating top-of-funnel activity in line with the agency’s sales strategy.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingDigital MediaGraphic Design

Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and engage new (60) target accounts through outbound outreach (both cold and dormant contacts), networking, and marketing-generated leads

Secure first meetings and build a strong, consistent early-stage pipeline

Spark initial relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers across priority net new and dormant accounts

Maintain accurate, timely CRM records in HubSpot to ensure visibility and momentum across the pipeline

Track pipeline activity, forecast performance, and meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets

Contribute to predictable revenue growth by consistently expanding the top of the funnel

Partner closely with marketing and senior strategy leaders to align outreach with agency priorities