Associate Director, Partnerships (Business Development)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : starting at $80,000

At SimpsonScarborough, we spend our days building brands that endure, inspire, and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future.

Recognized as a leader in the higher ed marketing industry, our company runs a fully remote team of approximately 75 employees coast to coast.

We are a growing team looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic new member. We expect a lot from our team members and champion their successes.

Requirements :

Develop and write detailed, compelling proposals that meet client needs and align with the agency’s business objectives.

Oversee the proposal outline review process, adhering to project timelines and milestones.

• Manage the entire proposal development process from the initial brief to final submission, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of all materials.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts and strategic reviewers to ensure proposal content's accuracy, relevance, and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients to fully understand their needs and ensure their satisfaction with the proposal process.
• Deliver clear and effective presentations to communicate proposals and project outcomes to clients.
• Attend industry events as necessary to foster relationships and gather industry insights.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of proposals and client interactions, using feedback to continuously refine and improve proposal strategies.

Qualifications :

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, and / or any combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience at an integrated marketing firm, specifically in sales role with proven ability to meet sales goals.

Proven success in writing compelling RFPs is preferred.

• Willingness to travel for up to 25% of time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is required; experience with Adobe Acrobat and HubSpot is preferred.
• Comfortable collaborating with remote project teams nationwide.

Salary, Perks & Benefits :

Salary starts at $80,000.00 and will be commensurate with experience.

Beware of fraudulent job offers. SimpsonScarborough will never ask you for personal information or for interviews through unofficial channels.

Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected].

SimpsonScarborough offers a full benefits package, including nationwide health coverage, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, flexible time off (FTO), student loan reimbursement after waiting period, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance, 100% paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution after waiting period.

Perks include flexible work model including Flexible Fridays, telework stipend, weeklong agency closures (summer and winter), and a day off for your birthday.

At SimpsonScarborough, we believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our core values, cultural norms, and critical to our long-term success.

We believe this work is a continual effort that requires consistency, intentionality, vulnerability and accountability for ourselves and others.

Through our efforts we strive to make impact in our work, in our workplace and in our industry.

SimpsonScarborough is an equal opportunity employer. We have a strict anti-harassment policy and a no tolerance non-discrimination policy.

We welcome employees of all backgrounds regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender identity, veteran status, and all characteristics protected by state and federal law.

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