Director, Business Development

RYAN J CONNELLY

Director of Business Development driving new revenue growth at JConnelly, a PR agency. Focus on relationship building and converting leads across core practice areas.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeParsippany • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive business development expertise with a proven track record of closing significant deals in PR or communications. Leverages a strong network in financial services, technology, and professional services to drive new business opportunities.

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Business DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementLead ConversionNetworking

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Hard Skills

Business Development ExperienceProposal DevelopmentClosing SalesPipeline ManagementLead Generation

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingNegotiationProactive Outreach

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsFinancial ServicesProfessional ServicesTechnologyIndustry Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the new business pipeline across JConnelly's core practice areas
Drive proactive outreach and convert inbound leads with equal focus on both
Develop proposals and scope engagements in partnership with leadership
Build referral relationships with aligned professional services partners
Represent JConnelly at industry events and manage the pipeline
Travel regularly to client and prospect meetings, industry events, and our New York office

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven closer. Be prepared to talk specifics — what you've sourced, won, and how.
7+ years in PR or communications with dedicated business development experience (closing min $3M+/annual)
Someone who has owned a biz dev process, not just contributed to one
An existing network in financial services, technology, or professional services
Proximity to or ability to get to New York regularly. Travel is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision insurance (Horizon BCBS, Guardian/VSP)
Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on select medical plans
Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly, no cost to you
401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)
Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter FSAs
Supplemental coverage through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more)
Free 24/7 healthcare navigation through Health Advocate
Virtual vet consultations through Petzey