Manager, Strategic Growth and Partnerships
About The Position
This role is about building relationships and identifying where there's a strong, lasting fit. You'll work closely with our leadership team to activate your existing network, move inbound leads through the funnel, and drive smart, targeted outreach. We work across a focused set of industries — including financial services, technology, professional services, and consumer brands — where relationships, reputation, and precision matter. The right person has real experience on the client side of a PR or communications firm. You've led pitches, managed clients, and handled the realities of delivery. You can spot a strong client fit before the contract is signed. This is a relationship-driven sale. Outreach needs to be targeted, informed, and credible. If you haven't worked inside an agency, this won't be the right fit.
Requirements
- 7+ years in PR or communications, with meaningful business development experience
- A proven closer with a personal track record of self-sourced wins — be prepared to share specifics regarding business you have closed
- Someone who has built and managed a biz dev process, not just worked inside one
- Agency experience
- 7+ years of work experience with Public Relations
Nice To Haves
- Someone who has built and managed a biz dev process, not just worked inside one
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities across JConnelly's core practice areas
- Convert inbound leads and drive proactive outreach with equal focus on both
- Develop proposals and scope engagements in close partnership with leadership
- Identify and develop referral relationships with complementary service providers
- Represent JConnelly at industry events and actively manage the pipeline in HubSpot
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (Horizon BCBS, Guardian/VSP)
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on select medical plans
- Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
- ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly, no cost to you
- 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)
- Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter FSAs
- Supplemental coverage through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more)
- Free 24/7 healthcare navigation through Health Advocate
- Virtual vet consultations through Petzey
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
