Associate Director, Business Development (US)

Location: New York City, NY, US

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 annually; the range spans multiple levels and actual compensation depends on skills, experience, budget, and location.

Company

hirify.global is a digital-first creative agency combining creativity and technology to solve consumer and business problems and establish new capabilities for clients.

What you will do

• Run business development pursuits from opportunity identification and qualification through go/no-go decisions, RFP responses, pitches, and close.
• Lead cross-functional pitch teams across strategy, creative, design, and technology; set workbacks, run check-ins, and align teams around win themes.
• Own proposals, RFP responses, credentials, case studies, and pitch decks while maintaining quality.
• Build relationships with prospects, consultants, and partners throughout the pursuit lifecycle.
• Track opportunities and CRM data, report on pipeline health and win rates, and capture pursuit learnings.
• Monitor industry shifts, competitors, and emerging technology; improve templates, tools, and AI-assisted workflows.

Requirements

• Experience in business development, new business, or client services at an integrated, digital, or technology-first agency. Experience expectations range from roughly 2+ years for Associate Manager to 8+ years for Director.
• Clear understanding of how RFPs, pitches, and proposals are developed and won.
• Strong written and spoken communication, including the ability to write RFP answers, leadership recaps, and pitch narratives.
• Ability to direct cross-functional teams, including more senior people, without formal authority; Director candidates must also have people-management experience.
• Ability to work independently, own pursuits, exercise judgment, and escalate when appropriate.
• Experience with CRM and project management tools such as HubSpot, Airtable, or similar.
• Comfort using AI tools in daily work and turning pipeline data into clear reports.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• No separate optional qualifications were specified.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
• Collaborate across creativity and technology within a network of agencies.
• Core values include humility, creativity, and passion.
• Work across categories including technology, CPG, financial services, travel and hospitality, government and education, media, and publishing.
• Engage with global clients including Fortune 100 companies and start-ups.