Description
Managing Director
Location: Fully Remote (WeWork access included)
Compensation: $150K–$200K annually, based on experience + Commissions + Bonus
About the Opportunity
A dynamic, independent marketing and communications firm is looking for a Managing Director to oversee and grow its new business efforts. With a reputation for innovation and impact in industries like finance, tech, and real estate, the firm delivers results-driven strategies across public relations, content, digital, and social media. The culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and long-term career development, with team members distributed across the U.S. and serving clients globally. As the firm prepares for its next stage of growth, this role will be critical in identifying opportunities and building lasting client partnerships. It’s an exciting leadership position for someone eager to scale a respected, entrepreneurial agency.
What You’ll Do
As the firm’s chief growth architect, you’ll be responsible for:
- Designing and executing a full-funnel business development strategy
- Managing inbound interest and proactively sourcing new opportunities
- Representing the firm at major industry events
- Building strategic partnerships and elevating the agency’s market positioning
- Collaborating with leadership to refine proposals and close high-value deals
- Supporting organic growth within existing accounts
- Overseeing CRM hygiene, reporting, and pipeline forecasting
What You Bring
We’re looking for a seasoned business development executive with:
- 15+ years experience in generating new business within communications/PR, within an agency environment
- A proven track record of originating client relationships, driving revenue and closing complex deals
- Deep familiarity with PR services (media relations, content, social, awards)
- A strong network and domain expertise in finance, fintech, and insurtech
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Why This Role?
- Join a tight-knit leadership team collaborating directly with the highest levels of leadership
- Lead the new business function as the founder steps into a more strategic role
- Be part of a culture-first firm with a clear growth trajectory
- Work with a team that values thought leadership, creativity, and impact
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with access to collaborative spaces
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
