NVE Experience Agency

Director, New Business

NVE Experience Agency

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a senior business lead responsible for strategically directing the development of complex new business opportunities from initial evaluation through final pitch delivery
  • Provide autonomous leadership in shaping proposal strategy, approach, and positioning, ensuring alignment with Client needs and Agency priorities
  • Lead the strategic direction of large-scale and complex RFPs, with demonstrated comfort navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving scope
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to evaluate inbound opportunities and determine overall pursuit strategy, including resourcing, investment level, and competitive positioning
  • Direct cross-functional teams across Strategy, Creative, Design, and Production to develop innovative, insight-driven proposals that showcase NVE’s capabilities and differentiated value
  • Provide clear strategic guidance and decision-making to ensure proposal cohesion, narrative strength, and operational feasibility
  • Establish credibility and influence with senior cross-functional partners, effectively counseling teams and driving alignment toward a unified proposal vision
  • Lead high-level pitch storytelling and presentation strategy, ensuring clarity of message, strategic rigor, and executive-level delivery
  • Oversee pitch preparation, rehearsal strategy, and live Client presentations for assigned opportunities
  • Identify trends, insights, and opportunities to improve win rates, proposal effectiveness, and overall new business strategy.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in new business proposal development, business development, or account leadership within the experiential, marketing, events, and/or communications industries
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value RFP processes from strategy through execution
  • Proven ability to independently direct cross-functional teams and drive strategic decision-making in fast-paced environments
  • Strong experience leading large-scale and complex B2B event or program proposals
  • Exceptional communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and executive-level audiences
  • Proven track record of contributing to successful new business growth through winning proposals
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
  • Highly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence
  • Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment and ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Willingness to work extended hours and on weekends when necessary
  • Proven ability to translate brand strategy into compelling experiential programs.
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness Benefits
  • 401k Match
  • Communication Stipend
  • Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
  • Company get togethers & retreats
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible WFH policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
business proposal developmentRFP processesB2B event proposalsstrategic decision-makingproposal strategynarrative strengthoperational feasibilitypitch storytellingpresentation strategynew business strategy
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingadaptabilityinfluencecollaborationautonomyflexibility