Senior Manager, Business Development

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Manager, Business Development to join our U.S.

-based growth team. This position is an integral member of the team, helping to cultivate leads and strengthen business development processes across the agency.

Locations: Boston, Massachusetts;
Carmel, Indiana;
Chicago, Illinois;
Lambertville, New Jersey;
North Carolina

• Support the development of proposals, pitch decks, and client presentations in partnership with cross‑functional teams across strategy, creative, media, data, and medical.
• Manage and submit RFIs and RFPs, collaborating with agency experts to develop responses that clearly address client needs and differentiate Real Chemistry’s capabilities.
• Manage business development opportunities through the full lifecycle within the Salesforce platform, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and timely updates.
• Partner with senior agency leadership to help implement business development strategies and improve consistency and effectiveness across pursuits.
• Drive post‑pitch debriefs and capture key learnings to strengthen future performance and win rates.
• Support tracking of win rates, pipeline health, and performance trends to inform leadership decision‑making.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and resource needs throughout active pursuits.
• Connect teams across markets and disciplines to ensure alignment, clarity, and efficient execution.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing growth culture aligned with Real Chemistry’s values and commitment to excellence.

• 5–7+ years of experience in an advertising, communications, consulting, or integrated marketing agency environment; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience managing RFPs, proposals, and pitch processes end‑to‑end.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and presentation development skills.
• Experience working cross‑functionally to align teams around shared goals and timelines.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and business development reporting or tracking tools.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple pursuits.

$110,000–$120,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holiday pay, flexible work options, and access to mental wellness coaching and an extensive online learning library.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry.

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