Director, New Business

Summary of Position

NVE Experience Agency is seeking a Director, New Business to lead the strategic development and execution of complex, high-value proposal opportunities. In this role, the Director will serve as a senior business leader responsible for autonomously directing new business initiatives from evaluation through pitch delivery, with a particular focus on large-scale and complex B2B engagements.

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. 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.

Job Responsibilities

New Business Strategy & Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a senior business lead responsible for strategically directing the development of complex new business opportunities from initial evaluation through final pitch delivery
• Provide autonomous leadership in shaping proposal strategy, approach, and positioning, ensuring alignment with Client needs and Agency priorities
• Lead the strategic direction of large-scale and complex RFPs, with demonstrated comfort navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving scope
• Partner closely with senior leadership to evaluate inbound opportunities and determine overall pursuit strategy, including resourcing, investment level, and competitive positioning
• Direct cross-functional teams across Strategy, Creative, Design, and Production to develop innovative, insight-driven proposals that showcase NVE's capabilities and differentiated value
• Provide clear strategic guidance and decision-making to ensure proposal cohesion, narrative strength, and operational feasibility
• Establish credibility and influence with senior cross-functional partners, effectively counseling teams and driving alignment toward a unified proposal vision
• Lead high-level pitch storytelling and presentation strategy, ensuring clarity of message, strategic rigor, and executive-level delivery
• Oversee pitch preparation, rehearsal strategy, and live Client presentations for assigned opportunities
• Identify trends, insights, and opportunities to improve win rates, proposal effectiveness, and overall new business strategy

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

• Effectively communicate, direct, and influence cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Provide clear direction and decision-making in high-pressure environments while maintaining strong working relationships across teams
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and the ability to confidently manage up, ensuring leadership is appropriately informed, aligned, and engaged
• Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and competing priorities to maintain forward momentum on critical pursuits
• Model strong leadership behaviors that reinforce accountability, clarity, and collaboration across teams

RFP Oversight & Process Optimization

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