New Business Account Manager

Movers+Shakers•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Movers+Shakers is seeking a driven, detail-oriented New Business Account Manager to serve as the operational backbone of their new business & marketing team. This role supports inbound opportunities and external marketing & PR, acting as a liaison between new prospects and the agency brand. The ideal candidate possesses the operational rigor of a project manager and the creative eye of a producer, functioning as a force multiplier for growth leaders by managing the operational 'engine' so the team can focus on high-level strategy and closing new partnerships. This is a hybrid position with a shifting balance between New Business (65%) and Agency Marketing (35%), requiring adaptability to pivot and manage high-stakes pitches. The company is looking for a partner to help improve internal strategies, refine workflows, and find more efficient ways to reach the target audience.

Requirements

3–5 years of client-facing project management or "producer" experience, ideally within a new business department at a large agency or holding company.
Strong Written Communication: Ability to write a warm, on-brand email and a tight, logical proposal narrative.
Operational Rigor: Proficiency with spreadsheets and managing timelines; understanding of the "science" behind a successful pitch process.
AI Obsession: Experience piloting new AI tools and workflows, and training coworkers.
Narrative Sensibility: Ability to understand a client's brief and identify the most resonant past work.
Professional Polish: Clear, confident, and warm communication style, comfortable with client-facing interactions via email and in meetings.
Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn the strategy behind agency growth and understand the importance of tasks.
NYC or LA-based

Nice To Haves

Spreads Joy! ✨

Responsibilities

Manage the Growth Inbox: Act as the first point of contact for inbound inquiries and referrals, triaging opportunities, setting up initial meetings, and ensuring a warm, professional response.
Draft Basic Proposals: Lead the first draft for proposals that do not include creative spec work, sourcing relevant case studies, pulling capability slides, and structuring a narrative tailored to the client's needs.
Tactical PM for Major RFPs: Serve as the project manager for complex, spec-heavy pitches, owning timelines, driving budgeting, managing cross-functional coordination, and handling logistics for seamless submission.
Growth Logistics: Support the Business Development team with conference schedules, prospect list organization, CRM hygiene (Pipedrive), and related outreach logistics.
Marketing PM: Manage the agency’s marketing production schedule, ensuring content calendars, email newsletters, webinars, and social posts stay on track.
Case Study Coordination: Source results and creative assets from across the agency to create compelling case study stories.
PR & Awards Liaison: Support the PR agency with time-sensitive press requests; manage the logistics and submission process for industry awards; and coordinate speaking engagements for agency founders.
Process Improvement: Identify gaps in current marketing and sales workflows and suggest and implement better ways of working.