Job Description
We’re searching for a Senior Associate of New Business who will assist in the research, development, and execution of new business responses and proposals.
Job Description:
- Project manage key deliverables, client documents, deadlines and pitch participants
- Work with the business development team on RFIs, RFPs and presentation responses within tight timelines
- Work closely with pitch lead to ensure all documents contain the newest and most relevant material
- Research and compile brand and client background documents
- Learn Digitas and Publicis Groupe offerings and capabilities, positioning, and case studies
- Manage the satisfactory preparation and timely delivery of all pitch materials
- Liaison for Finance, IT, Legal, and Proofing & Presentations
- Attend and participates in meetings with executives and capability leads
- Participate as a collaborative team player within the capability, at Digitas and with internal clients and peers
- Maintain various archiving databases for case studies, assets, and content from past pitches, including all submitted written response documents and presentation materials
- Secure most relevant and up-to-date agency content on an ongoing basis
- Represents Digitas appropriately with clients, community, and personal network
Qualifications
- A self-motivated individual who can assume ownership and responsibility for projects and tasks
- Strong research and analytical skills with proven ability to demonstrate interpretation capabilities
- Familiar with the agency landscape & industry
- Comfortable working under pressure in a high visibility role
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills
- Proactive and eager, ability to work on a semi-autonomous basis
- Highly collaborative and capable of working as part of a constantly evolving team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare clear and concise strategic documents
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrates empathy and commitment to the pitch team, proven ability to manage expectations
- Four year degree, 2-4 years relevant experience, preferably in an agency setting
- Ability to travel and work occasional off hours
Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you!