[Remote] Senior Business Development Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SketchDeck is a creative agency that collaborates with global brands to deliver high-quality creative and digital solutions. They are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to own the pipeline and drive client partnerships, focusing on building long-term relationships with marketing and creative leaders across mid-market and enterprise companies.ResponsibilitiesOwn your pipeline end-to-end—from prospecting through close and expansionBuild a pipeline through outbound efforts; you generate your own opportunitiesIdentify and engage key decision-makers across marketing, brand, and creative teams, up to the VP and CMO levelLead discovery and pitch conversations to win the workAdvance opportunities with clarity, urgency, and strong follow-throughGrow accounts by identifying opportunities across teams, regions, and workstreamsExpand engagements into more integrated, long-term partnershipsMaintain disciplined CRM hygiene and provide accurate weekly forecastsSell across the 24 Seven house of agencies—partnering with SketchDeck, Futureman, Markacy, and 24 Seven to co-sell and unlock larger, integrated opportunitiesLead consultative conversations that connect business challenges to creative solutionsGuide clients through the full creative process—from brief and positioning through execution and deliveryBuild and deliver proposals and pitch narratives with Creative Directors and StrategistsPosition our agencies as a strategic creative partner, not just a delivery teamClearly articulate how creative work—branding, campaigns, digital experiences, and content—drives measurable impactPartner with Creative Directors, Strategists, Project Directors, and Operations to scope work accurately from the startHand off cleanly to delivery with clear briefs and aligned expectationsBring market and client insights back to inform offering developmentAlign with Operations early on resourcing and timelines to keep ambition feasibleFull-cycle opportunity ownership — You own opportunities from outreach through close, carrying defined revenue targets and converting pipeline into long-term partnershipsTrusted strategic client partnerships — Clients rely on you to guide them, expanding conversations beyond individual projectsCreative-led business development — You sell creative strategy, not just deliverables, and help clients understand the value of strong creativeSustainable, long-term growth — You build relationships through thoughtful engagements, driving consistent growth rather than one-off winsClear ownership of growth performance — You own pipeline health, conversion, revenue contribution, and account expansionSkills7+ years in client-facing roles within a creative agency, with experience selling creative servicesProven track record of carrying and hitting quota ($2M+ annually preferred)Experience building pipeline through outbound prospectingStrong creative fluency—comfortable speaking to branding, campaigns, digital experiences, content, and productionWorking knowledge of creative tools and workflows (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, digital/web production)Comfortable leading client presentations and pitches, with the ability to win the workExperience scoping, pricing, and negotiating SOWs ($100K–$1M+ deal sizes)Proven ability to grow accounts and expand relationships over timeStrong written and verbal communication—clear, direct, and confidentExperience navigating executive-level conversations and complex stakeholder environmentsAbility to collaborate across creative, strategy, and operations to shape solutions that are both compelling and executableIndustry experience in fashion, beauty, retail, luxury, or consumer/CPG brands strongly preferredBased in the East Coast or Central time zone preferredBenefitsHealth insurance (medical, dental, and vision)401(k) with company matchFully remote working environment (established pre-COVID and continuing forward)Paid time off that grows with tenureAnnual company retreatComputer hardware of your choice (up to $1,500)$500 towards your office setup expensesTo work with a talented team of designers, team members, and engineersCompany OverviewSketchDeck combines people and software to make high quality design fast, effortless and accessible to your whole organization. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://sketchdeck.com.