Specialist, Business Development

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is what happens when a data science firm and a creative agency stop arguing and start collaborating. We were built from scratch with PhD data scientists and award-winning creatives working on the same briefs, from day one. That structure earned us an Ad Age #3 A-List ranking, back-to-back Data & Insights Agency of the Year wins, plus Emmys, Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies across clients in finance, tech, entertainment, consumer goods, and real estate. We're distributed across the U.S. and unapologetically ambitious.

If you're tired of choosing between doing smart work and doing creative work, you'll fit right in here.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role:

Known’s Media Science Business Development team is responsible for fielding and managing all new business opportunities for Known’s Media Science team. They field inquiries, handle initial outreach calls and when a new business pitch happens pull together a multidisciplinary team of media experts to convince the potential client that Known is the best agency for them.

The Specialist, Business Development will be a key part of this team assisting the Director, Business Development in making all that needs to get done happen and also leverage new technologies, such as AI, to improve the process as well as the output. This is a great learning opportunity as the role will entail working across all aspects of Known’s Media Science group (and beyond) and will regularly interact with the most senior executives at the agency.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Pitch Administration
• Manage pitch timelines ensuring that the team is working towards completing pitch deliverables on time and with excellence
• Coordinate across multiple teams and resources to ensure work is progressing and team members are integrating and collaborating at key points in the process
• Manage communication across the core pitch team to ensure team members are clear on timing and deliverables and where their input is required
• Attend key pitch meetings and consolidate and track follow-ups across the team
• Client Relations
• Communicate with potential clients and ensure that we are highly responsive when they communicate with us
• Attend pitch meetings with potential clients and ensure follow-ups are captured, shared and executed on
• Innovation
• Extremely proactive about identifying and piloting ways to leverage AI in our pitch process. This isn’t about how we use AI to eliminate work or resources, but how we use AI to leap-frog where we are right now and truly impress clients.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• 0-2 years of experience, including internships; agency experience is a plus
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required
• An entrepreneurial spirit; you are constantly looking for ways to make things better and aren’t afraid to try things on your own and bring successful ideas to the broader team
• Highly organized; the kind of person who can juggle multiple balls at the same time
• Hard worker; in new business the schedule is set by the potential client; sometimes it requires working on nights and weekends
• Curious mindset with strong critical thinking skills needed to solve diverse business challenges 
• Strong communication skills especially in email
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment 
• Desire to be a hands-on multi-tasker that thrives in a fast-paced environment

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The base salary for this position is $67K-$75K.

This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

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