New Business Associate, Integrated Marketing

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a proactive and organized New Business Associate to join our growing team at Finn Partners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about contributing to agency growth by supporting new business acquisition efforts. You’ll work closely with our Marketing Response & Growth Strategy Lead to manage the RFP process, develop impactful proposals, and ensure the smooth execution of new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of projects that drive the agency’s growth.

Who are we looking for:

• Proactive Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about supporting team efforts to secure new business.
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: You excel at managing multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met, and are able to maintain focus across competing priorities.
• Strategic Thinker: You can take raw data and RFPs and turn them into compelling proposals and pitches that align with the agency’s strengths and client needs.
• Strong Communicator: With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you’re able to craft compelling presentations and manage stakeholder expectations with ease.
• Growth Minded: You’re passionate about contributing to new business and understand the importance of nurturing relationships and driving long-term success.

What you’ll be part of:

• A fast-paced, growth-oriented team that’s helping to shape the future of the agency.
• A collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the agency’s success.
• A company committed to continuous improvement, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance.
• A flexible and remote-first workplace (with optional in-office days). We have offices in Boston, Nashville, New York, Portland, DC and London.  

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Support:

• Research and identify potential clients across various industries.
• Analyze RFPs to extract content requirements, filter opportunities, and create action plans.
• Develop initial frameworks and presentations by pulling from past content or creating tailored solutions.
• Support team members through the pitch process, managing timelines and deliverables to ensure success.

Marketing Collaboration:

• Work with PR and marketing teams to align messaging and go-to-market strategies.
• Assist in creating case studies, website content, social media assets, and other marketing materials.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to promote agency visibility.

Process Optimization:

• Manage new business leads and track progress using HubSpot or other CRM tools.
• Suggest and implement process improvements for better efficiency in proposal development and client acquisition efforts.

Early Client Discovery:

• Conduct initial client discovery calls to screen potential leads and clearly communicate opportunities to internal teams.

Project Management:

• Ensure all tasks related to RFP responses and presentations are managed efficiently, meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver materials on time and within scope.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a marketing or sales support role.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in HubSpot or a similar CRM tool.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with other CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
• Knowledge of marketing automation tools (e.g., Marketo, Pardot).
• Familiarity with various industries and their unique challenges.

Metrics for Success:

• Contribution to the achievement of new business targets.
• Effective lead management and tracking in HubSpot.
• Successful collaboration with PR and marketing teams.
• Positive client feedback and satisfaction.

Why join FINN Partners?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A company that prioritizes work-life balance (we value logging off at a reasonable hour).
• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
• A wellness subsidy because your health and well-being are important to us.

Anticipated Salary: 

$60,000-$70,000

Commensurate with experience and depending upon the workplace location.

To apply please upload your resume, cover letter and your desired salary in $USD.

While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.

About FINN Partners:

FINN Partners is a great place to work, but don’t take our word for it. We’ve been voted “#1 Best Agency to Work For” in the Extra-Large Agency Category by PR Week. Plus, FINN has ranked in the top five nearly every year since our founding a decade ago.     

Our intrepid crew shares an entrepreneurial spirit that attracts talent from agencies large and small. Interestingly, we often welcome former colleagues back to the fold after they’ve confirmed the grass is not greener elsewhere, or they return as clients when they want to work with the best. All choose FINN because of our cause-minded approach, collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, ethical leadership and exciting roster of clients. Our people are deeply loyal to FINN because the FINN team is deeply loyal to each other. FINN is committed to representing a different breed of agency.

Will you join us?