Agency Growth Manager

Forsman & Bodenfors is a global creative collective that believes in the power of ideas that get remembered, build fame and shift culture. Our radically collaborative way of working unlocks creative excellence and builds unusually human brands. Today, we are 350 people with +130 Cannes Lions between us, working across eight offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm, London, Dublin, New York, Singapore, Shanghai and Toronto.We are laser-focused on creating the right circumstances for everyone to do the best work of their careers at F&B.One way we do that is by supporting autonomous teams. The team is accountable together. We trust each other—all voices matter. We work together to find solutions, strategies, messages, ideas, and innovations—that we all believe in.We believe in equal pay for equal work, have gender pay equity everywhere in the Collective, and are Fair Pay Workplace Certified. Compensation is evaluated annually to ensure that your earning potential grows as your level of impact and responsibility grows.The Business Development Manager will have an entrepreneurial spirt and a drive for operational excellence. This individual will directly support growth activities across the Toronto and New York City offices of Forsman & Bodenfors. This role reports to the Director of Business Development, who is based in New York City, and will sit with the Business Partnerships team in Toronto. The salary for the Business Development Manager will be in the CAD$50K-$60K range.Learn more about careers and culture at Forsman & Bodenfors on our website at www.Forsman.Com / peopleWhat will it entail?Playing a support role in orchestrating development of new-business pitches Jumping into new business opportunities quickly and effectively Leading RFP development in collaboration with agency teams Acting as the liaison between potential client and our agency teams Supporting Business Development efforts in building project plans, timelines, and deliverables through consulting with key stakeholders and team leads Drafting communications to teams detailing deliverables based on client calls, focusing on conveying the expectations set forth for each group i.E. clear details, timelines, and expectations Conducting research on the competitive landscape of potential clients, consolidate and present findings to internal team Ensuring all work is client-ready by paying close attention to detail Who are we looking for?Approximately 1-3 years of related Business Development / Account Management or Project Management in an advertising agency or similar industry / environmentDemonstrated track record of client relationship developmentAbility to add structure and process when project plan is unclear / undefined Ability to put conversations into action and keep projects moving forwardExcellent communication, writing, and organizational skills Ability to balance multiple projects at once and prioritize based on needs and timelines Resourcefulness and flexibility Positive outlook and good interpersonal skills We are currently following a hybrid work model and come together in our Toronto office 3x a week (Tuesdays thru Thursdays). Due to the nature of our work and business, there may be requirements to be on-site / at clients, on any given day, and employees acknowledge this as a priority. Our office is located downtown at King & Berkeley, and candidates should be within commutable distance to the office. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we invite women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities to submit their application. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We are building the most inclusive and the most collaborative culture so that we can all do the bravest work of our careers.We thank all applicants that apply and appreciate your patience; due to a high volume ofresponses we will review all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.