Account Executive, Business Development

Adelphi Group • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BBDO New York is seeking an Account Executive, Business Development to join their Growth team. This is a junior role focused on supporting the agency's business development efforts. The position offers significant exposure to new business, agency growth, pitching, and the operations of a leading creative agency. The role involves working closely with Business Development Managers and the VP, Business Development Director to provide daily support for business development opportunities and pitches, ensuring projects are organized, information flows smoothly, and teams are well-equipped. The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in advertising and enthusiasm for the dynamic nature of new business.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint/Keynote, Excel/Google Sheets, and other common agency tools.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong research and information-gathering skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Genuine curiosity about advertising, brands, creativity, and culture.

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
• The ideal candidate is hungry to learn and excited to build a career in agency growth and business development.
• They don't need to know everything about new business on day one. What matters most is that they are smart, organized, curious, and proactive—and that they have the instinct to see what needs to be done and jump in.
• They are someone who can be trusted with the details while developing an understanding of the bigger picture.
• They listen carefully, ask good questions, take feedback well, and follow through.
• They are comfortable with the unpredictable nature of new business and understand that priorities can change quickly.
• They bring energy and a positive attitude even when timelines are tight.
• The strongest candidates will have a genuine passion for advertising and an interest in how agencies win business, build brands, and create great work.
• This role is designed for someone who wants to learn the business from the ground up, gain exposure to senior agency leadership, and grow within the Business Development and Growth organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development team across active new business opportunities and pitches.
• Assist with research on prospective clients, industries, competitors, and relevant business challenges.
• Help gather and organize information, credentials, case studies, capabilities, and other materials for new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, contact information, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support the preparation of internal and external meetings, presentations, and materials.
• Track action items and follow up with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the broader Growth team.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of new business pitches from kickoff through presentation.
• Support pitch meetings, brainstorms, work sessions, rehearsals, and presentations.
• Help manage pitch materials and ensure teams have the latest versions of documents and presentations.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, presentations, and other pitch-related activities.
• Help prepare meeting agendas, notes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Support the team in managing last-minute requests and changes throughout the pitch process.
• Conduct research to support new business opportunities and pitch development.
• Gather information about prospective clients, their businesses, brands, competitors, and category dynamics.
• Monitor relevant industry, cultural, and advertising trends.
• Help identify information and insights that could strengthen a new business opportunity.
• Maintain and organize relevant research and agency resources.
• Work closely with the Associate Program Director to keep business development projects organized and on track.
• Support the VP, Business Development Director, and Chief Growth Officer as needed.
• Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, Account Leadership, Production, and other agency teams.
• Build strong relationships across the agency and become a trusted resource for the Growth team.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through from start to finish.

Benefits

• Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.
• Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent.
• We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together.
• Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.
• We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
• It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed