Business Development Associate

Foreign Affairs Business Development Associate

Foreign Affairs is the preeminent magazine on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. Founded in 1922, it is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

Position Summary

We're seeking a Business Development Associate to join the Foreign Affairs business team and support the growth of our institutional group subscriptions. Reporting to the Circulation Operations Director, the Associate will work cross-functionally to assist in driving revenue, supporting existing clients, and identifying new opportunities across our B2B business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to work at the intersection of publishing, international affairs, and business strategy.

This position is based in CFR's NYC office on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid status as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR's remote working schedule is subject to change.

Major Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Circulation Operations Director, manage the customer lifecycle, including onboarding, renewals, and billing
• Develop lead generation strategies, including targeted research, direct outreach, advertising, and events
• Collaborate with marketing and external partners to ensure smooth communication and support for group subscribers
• Maintain tracking systems for leads, sales, and renewals, and contribute to weekly and monthly reporting
• Support team meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes, and helping document sales processes and best practices
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Required Application Materials

Compensation and Benefits

About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States' role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.