Company Name: Markham
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Business Development Manager is the heartbeat of our growth engine. You’re the person who keeps opportunities moving, proposals polished, and our new business machine humming. You’ll work closely with creative, production, events, operations, and leadership to help turn leads into wins — and ideas into real, exciting partnerships. This role is perfect for someone who loves systems, lives for deadlines (in a good way), and gets real satisfaction from seeing big opportunities come together behind the scenes.
New Business Magic:
- Track and organize leads, RFPs, and opportunities like a pro
- Keep our CRM and trackers clean, current, and actually useful
- Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and follow-ups so nothing slips
- Support research and qualification of new opportunities
Proposal Power
- Gather inputs from across the team and pull them into beautiful, compelling proposalsFormat, finalize, and submit pitch decks and RFP responses
- Maintain templates, case studies, resumes, and standard languageMake sure everything looks on-brand, buttoned-up, and client-ready
Team Glue
- Coordinate meetings and working sessions
- Prep agendas, notes, and action items
- Chase approvals (nicely) and keep projects moving forward
Process Nerd (In the Best Way)
- Help refine our new business workflows and tools
- Track pipeline activity and generate reports
- Spot inefficiencies and suggest smarter ways of working
You’re Probably Someone Who…
- Is wildly organized and secretly loves a good tracker
- Can juggle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweat
- Writes clearly, communicates confidently, and follows through
- Plays well with others and loves cross-team collaborationIs comfortable in Google Workspace and productivity tools
- Has experience with CRMs, databases, or reporting platforms
- Handles confidential info like a total professional
The Basics
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years in business development support, sales ops, marketing coordination, events, or similar
- Bonus points for agency, events, or production experience
Salary:
$90,000 – $110,000 a year
Markham is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you believe you can handle the role and are enthusiastic about this opportunity but are uncertain whether you fulfill all the requirements, don’t hesitate to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
