We are seeking an entrepreneurial business development person with a strong strategic planning background.

The ideal candidate will have excellent strategic planning skills and be adept at quickly generating a good level of expertise across a variety of industries. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a good networker with a solid base of business connections.

Business Development (General)

• Develop annual departmental business plan based on set goals.
• Develop Biannual situation analysis report for the executives and HQ.
• Support developing business plans for new agency initiatives.
• Support Business Development Director including the development pitch decks.
• Develop new case studies, capabilities, general credentials that will help to promote the agency.
• Run presentation to executive leadership / C-suite of clients by clearly communicating arguments, insights, and recommendations.
• Support agency marketing and PR activities.
• Perform research and analytics using various tools as needed.
• Attend industry networking events and conferences to represent INNOCEAN.

Business Development (Prospecting/RFP Process Management)

• Develop and nurture new business prospect list with Business Development Director.
• Plan and oversee new business initiatives, including the development of quotes and proposals for prospects.
• Organize structural responses to RFP’s.
• Identify and secure resources and deliverables needed to complete the RFP submission.
• Develop scope of services and contracts to ensure the top quality of services can be performed.
• Develop a strategic initiative brief to make sure all pitch team members are informed with prospects business situation and opportunities.

Strategic Planning

• Support the development of strategic and tactical solutions for General Accounts
• Work with Account Management and GA Creatives for more significant strategic projects (not day-to-day planning needs)
• Support Managing Director or Planning Directors (from HMA) on research and planning initiatives for General Accounts
• Provide consumer insights to support account management and creative directors in developing briefs, defining target audiences and other strategic documents
• Provide strategic and consumer intelligence to support social media teams as needed

• Advanced PowerPoint/Keynote design capabilities
• Custom research: Quantitative/Qualitative research experience
• Desktop research: Ability to search and synthesize information from internet or subscription services

• Fun and fast-paced agency environment.
• Lots of individual autonomy & rewards for merit and creativity.
• Be part of a close-knit and exciting team & growing agency.
• Enjoy catered happy hour every Thursday and breakfast on Fridays.
• Full-time Barista on-site.
• Amazing views of the Pacific Ocean by the pier in HB.
• 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums.
• Generous PTO.