Managing Director, Political Strategy & Advocacy

BlueLabs, Inc.•Washington, DC

13d•$170,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

BlueLabs is hiring an accomplished and dynamic Managing Director to drive significant growth by securing new high-value, transformative political and advocacy engagements, both domestically and internationally. The Managing Director will be accountable for achieving net-new revenue targets, leveraging a deep network and proven sales expertise to build new client relationships. Key responsibilities include shaping and executing the go-to-market strategy for the Political Strategy and Advocacy Practice, developing the sales pipeline, and closing new accounts. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of landing and expanding political business, significantly contributing to the firm's growth and strengthening BlueLabs’ position with top-tier political clients.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in sales and/or business development with demonstrated success landing and growing political and advocacy accounts.
Demonstrated history of driving new business, building pipelines, and closing large, complex enterprise deals.
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding ambitious sales quotas in a consultative services environment.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build credibility and rapport with senior executives.
Strategic mindset with the ability to craft creative solutions tailored to client needs.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams to exceptional results.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with consumer analytics, influencer analytics, persuasion modeling, and experimental design is a plus.

Responsibilities

New Business Development & Revenue Generation
Proactively identify, target, and secure new client engagements with major political and advocacy clients—with a clear expectation of landing new engagements within the first 30-90 days.
Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, consistently advancing prospects through the sales cycle to close new deals.
Leverage your established network to open new doors and create meaningful entry points into political and advocacy organizations.
Develop tailored pitches, proposals, and go-to-market strategies that align BlueLabs’ capabilities with client pain points and strategic priorities.
Own outcomes for the Political Strategy and Advocacy Practice—driving the team to meet and exceed revenue and growth targets.
Client Engagement & Delivery Excellence
Cultivate strong executive relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to new and existing clients.
Oversee a portfolio of engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable client impact that supports long-term expansion opportunities.
Advocate for client needs internally and contribute to BlueLabs’ broader market positioning and value proposition.
Technical Expertise & Communication
Clearly articulate BlueLabs’ technical offerings—analytics, modeling, experimentation, and more—to non-technical stakeholders.
Serve as final reviewer for proposals, pitch decks, RFPs, and deliverables across the Political Strategy and Advocacy Practice.
Prepare weekly updates on pipeline activity, new business progress, and client relationship health for senior leadership.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of client engagements and confirm delivery excellence.
Contribute thought leadership, market insights, and external-facing content that elevates BlueLabs’ presence in the analytics and data science space.
Collaborate with departmental and organizational leadership to identify new market opportunities and convert strategic initiatives into actionable growth plans.

Benefits

BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive compensation and benefits package including:
Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000+ salary plus commission
Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
401K matching
Unlimited paid time off
Paid personal and volunteer leave
13 paid holidays
15 weeks paid parental leave
Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive & collaborative culture
Flexible working hours
Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
Lunches and snacks
And more!