This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious self-starter to become an integral member of the business development team at Critical Mass. The position offers ample opportunities for job growth & executive level exposure. The Business Development Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Business Development.

You Will:

• Work with the business development team to assemble new business RFIs, RFPs & presentation responses within tight timelines
• Screen new opportunities, recommend a pursuit strategy & decline opportunities that dont fit
• Support new business team by scheduling pitch meetings, taking notes at team meetings and during pitch pursuits
• Research & compile brand & client background documents to support pitch teams
• Learn the breadth of Critical Mass capabilities, positioning, & case studies to understand what we do & what types of clients we want to add to our roster
• Research key industry developments & trends in key client verticals to help the team apply that vertical & client expertise in winning new business
• Stay abreast of new & emerging trends (via Forrester, Winmo, CMO on the Move, other) & product offerings as it relates to Critical Mass business & that of our client
• Maintain Search Consultant profiles with latest positioning & stats on CM
• Tabulate incoming new business opportunities in our lead tracker & report on activity on a quarterly basis; working in our internal New Business Dashboard
• Participate in the business development teams strategy development process, including ongoing recommendations on continual enhancements, quarterly program planning, budgeting, & post pitch analyses
• Represent Critical Mass at Omnicom networking events

You Have:

• Strong communication & writing skills with the ability to create, write, & edit communication & support materials


• Attention to detail in terms of design & copy is essential, our materials are often the first touchpoint in a new client relationship with Critical Mass


• Comfortable in a client-facing role interacting with prospective clients on screening calls


• Ability to work well under pressure & multi-task while maintaining a high level of energy, accuracy, & sense of humor


• A strong customer service ethos & willingness to help support a busy, distributed team with a strong attention to detail


• Excels at working in a collaborative team environment, especially with remote pitch teams.


• Agency experience, full time or internship is strongly preferred


• Graduate of a 4-year degree preferably with agency experience (even intern experience) is a plus.


• Keynote experience is a plus!