Director New Business

About Us

We are Assembly, a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 3,000 professionals across 44 offices worldwide.

Committed to purposeful action, we lead the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence.

ICYMI:
Assembly was named Campaign’s 2025 Most Innovative Agency and Sustainability Standout and 2024 Media Agency of the Year. Our innovative work has also earned prestigious accolades, including The Webby Awards, Effies, and Cannes Lions.

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Overview

We are seeking an ambitious, highly organized, and strategic Director, New Business to drive growth for our media agency. In this mid-level leadership role, you will manage the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) process, orchestrate the agency pitch pipeline, and help position our media services to prospective clients. You will sit at the crossroads of our strategy, data, and creative teams to build compelling narratives that win new business.

Core Responsibilities

• Pitch Management:
  Lead the day-to-day operations of the agency's active pitch pipeline, ensuring all milestone deadlines, chemistry meetings, and final presentations run seamlessly.

• RFP Orchestration:
  Own the writing, formatting, and submission of RFI and RFP documents by gathering inputs from various specialized internal departments.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with media planners, digital buyers, data analysts, and senior management to design cohesive, multi-channel pitch strategies.

• Prospecting & Market Intelligence:
  Research emerging brands, track spending shifts, and identify prospective clients that align with the agency's growth goals

• Collateral Development:
  Create and continuously update the agency’s marketing materials, credential decks, case studies, and proprietary tool overviews.

• Reporting & Tracking:
  Maintain data cleanliness in the agency CRM, tracking win/loss metrics, pitch costs, and prospective client health.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  5 to 7 years of experience working within an advertising or media agency, with at least 2 years focused specifically on business development or account management.

• Media Acumen:
  Understanding of modern media channels, including paid search, social media, programmatic buying, and traditional linear channels.

• Project Management:
  Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of handling high-pressure deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Communication:
  Masterful written and verbal communication skills, including a talent for turning complex media data into simple, persuasive pitch decks.

• Tech Savvy:
  High proficiency in presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint) and CRM tools (Salesforce, Hub Spot), alongside familiarity with media research platforms like Nielsen or Comscore.

Why Assembly?

• We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries and annual compensation reviews

• We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated

• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy…