Manager, Business Development
Core
Stewarding Canada-based new business pitches and coordinating with international/global teams for Publicis Media/Zenith.
Role type
Business Development Manager (Agency)
Builds
New business pitches, RFI/RFP responses, pitch collateral, and client onboarding for media and technology clients.
Domain
Media, Data, Technology, Commerce, and Content (Advertising/Marketing Agency)
Required skills
New business pitch leadership, RFI/RFP response development, client onboarding and coordination, agency reporting, cross-media planning, digital and programmatic planning, Microsoft Suite, AI tools (Copilot), project management, stakeholder management, written communication.
Preferred skills
Cross-media planning, digital and programmatic planning, AI innovation (Copilot).
Technologies
Salesforce, COMvergence, RECMA, Microsoft Suite, Copilot.
Responsibilities
Lead local Zenith new business pitches and provide Canadian market support for global pitches; develop RFI and RFP responses and pitch collateral; lead client transition and onboarding; maintain accurate agency reporting; manage internal and external award submissions; keep leadership updated on new business processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
