Vice President, Business Development

The Vice President, Business Development will lead and scale the agency's new business function at a key stage of growth. This role owns Highwire's new business engine—driving pipeline strategy, leading pitches, and converting opportunities into long-term client partnerships.

What You Will Do

Drive Growth & Pipeline, Lead Prospecting & Client Engagement, Lead Pitches & Win New Business, Build Scalable Systems, Lead & Collaborate Across Teams

Why It Might Be a Fit

10+ years of experience in business development and client leadership with a communications, marketing, advertising or public relations agency, Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder pitches and winning new business, Strong understanding of integrated, cross-channel agency offerings

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business development and client leadership with a communications, marketing, advertising or public relations agency
• Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder pitches and winning new business
• Strong understanding of integrated, cross-channel agency offerings
• Ability to build systems and processes that scale growth
• Executive presence with experience engaging senior-level procurement leaders and decision-makers
• Strong storytelling, pitching, and proposal development skills
• Solid understanding of agency economics and pipeline management

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• 501c3 donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment