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Eastport Holdings · 1 day ago

Business Development Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$105K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Eastport Holdings is seeking a high-energy Business Development Director who will support two of their agencies. This role focuses on driving growth through pitch strategy, narrative development, and collaboration with senior leaders to ensure compelling pitches and effective business development efforts.

AdvertisingEnvironmental Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead new business efforts including driving pitch strategy, shaping standout pitches, and pushing momentum forward at every stage

Work with key leaders to own and drive the end-to-end pitch process, from RFIs and RFPs to narrative development, team coordination, and final delivery

Collaborate with senior leaders to build and activate targeted prospecting plans

Align executive stakeholders across the agency to ensure every pitch tells a compelling, unified story

Partner with the SVP, Director of Growth Lead to maintain pitch timelines, expectations, and communications

Write and refine persuasive RFI and RFP responses that reflect our voice, vision, and value

Coach senior presenters to deliver with clarity, confidence, and energy

Ensure processes runs smoothly with precision, hustle, and attention to detail adhering to deadlines in the complex RFI/RFP landscape

Demonstrate passion, adaptability, and a team-first mindset, especially when the pitch heat is on – win mentality

Contribute to agency positioning, marketing, and business development strategy in collaboration with the growth and marketing teams

Qualification

Business developmentPitch developmentStorytellingProject managementCommunication skillsProfessionalismLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

5+ years of experience in business development, agency growth, or strategic marketing preferably within a marketing, advertising, or integrated communications agency

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Proven track record of leading and supporting new business efforts, including RFIs, RFPs, pitch development, and client engagement – in a creative agency setting or professional services

Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and present with clarity, confidence, and persuasion – using a variety of mediums

Demonstration of strong writing skills and presentation skills (including PowerPoint and Keynote)

Strong project management and organizational skills, with a history of coordinating cross-functional teams and meeting complex deadlines under pressure

Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and unify diverse voices into a cohesive message

High adaptability, resilience, and a team-first mindset, especially during high-stakes pitch scenarios

Strong professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to travel from time-to-time to support new business