Senior New Business Lead

We’re expanding our New Business team and are looking for a Senior New Business Lead, a pure hunter who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and winning high-value opportunities.The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading high-stakes RFP processes, exceptional communication and executive presence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving clarity, alignment, and momentum.This individual will be expected to provide confident strategic leadership across cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and ensure proposals are insight-driven, operationally sound, and competitively differentiated.This is a highly visible, high-impact role designed for someone who loves the chase and delivers results. If you are relentless, curious, and thrive on momentum, this is your kind of role.Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior New Business Lead, you will:Identify and pursue new brand relationships across key verticalsDevelop a strong pipeline of qualified prospects and new business opportunitiesLead outreach, introductions, and pitch conversations with senior brand decision-makersCollaborate with internal creative, strategy, and production teams to shape compelling proposalsRepresent Rekoya in the market with confidence, clarity, and a strong point of viewDrive meaningful new business wins that expand our impact and portfolioWhat We’re Looking ForQualifications & Requirements10+ years of experience in new business proposal development, business development, or account leadership within the experiential, events, creator marketing, and/or communications industriesDemonstrated experience leading complex, high-value RFP processes from strategy through executionProven ability to independently direct cross-functional teams and drive strategic decision-making in fast-paced environmentsStrong experience leading large-scale and complex B2B event or program proposalsExceptional communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and executive-level audiencesProven track record of contributing to successful new business growth through winning proposalsAbility to balance strategic thinking with operational executionHighly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneouslyStrong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity with confidenceFlexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment and ability to work under tight deadlinesWillingness to work extended hours and on weekends when necessaryProven ability to translate brand strategy into compelling experiential and/or creator programsExperience leading campaign-led RFPs or integrated marketing programsExperience across priority industry categories including F&B, gaming, retail, beauty, or technologyHighly connected within relevant industries and with key decision makers at Fortune 500 brandsExperience working in a high-growth agency environment #J-18808-Ljbffr