Vice President, Business Development

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a full-service marketing-communications firm that offers clients across sectors unparalleled strategy, storytelling, and data science expertise. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, Orchestra has acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

 

ABOUT THE GROWTH TEAM

The 12+ person Growth team is responsible for shaping Orchestra’s new business and growth strategy, focusing on integrating capabilities across firms, driving new business outreach and providing expert counsel on how to shape business growth for new and current clients across Orchestra and Orchestra companies.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Orchestra is seeking a Vice President to join our Growth team. This role will focus on driving and developing business development strategies and strategists across multiple organizations, including firms in which Orchestra has made majority investment and future investments. The person best suited to this role will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, ideally with strong backgrounds in business development and management. This person will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Growth.

Please note that this is not a sales job.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. Orchestra staff are in office 3 days per week.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Vice President on the Growth team, you will…

• Lead business development strategy including shaping the voice and tone of proposals and crafting successful pitch strategies
• Support Growth team management, including capacity planning and Growth team-wide initiatives
• Analyze business trends across several industries to proactively identify and drive BD engagement with key sectors
• Proactively identify opportunities to grow Orchestra’s business and develop plans to do so 
• Work individually with team members to build up their business development capacities and map their networks
• Help frame and draft BD reporting

Essential skills:

• 10+ years of professional experience across relevant backgrounds such as public relations, legal, professional services, government or business sectors
• Experience in business development, including shaping business development processes, directing new business strategies and developing sharp, tailored proposals
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams
• Expert multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail 
• Strong writing and research skills that ensure that every stone is overturned along with the creation of sharp, compelling content

Preferred skills:

• Experience in public relations
• Experience at a firm or agency
• Experience with real estate, consumer and/or technology brand campaigns

 

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Compensation philosophy: Orchestra offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.  

Salary (commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000

Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Generous paid time off
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
• Employer-funded life insurance
• Discounted annual bikeshare membership
• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work

 

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Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

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