Manager, Strategic Growth and Partnerships
JConnelly, Parsippany, NJ, United States
You came up through PR. You know the language, the clients, and how the pitch process works. At some point, it became clear: the part you’re best at — and enjoy most — is bringing in the business. If this sounds like you — or someone you know — please reach out or share this post.
This role is about building relationships and identifying where there’s a strong, lasting fit. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to activate your existing network, move inbound leads through the funnel, and drive smart, targeted outreach.
We work across a focused set of industries — including financial services, technology, professional services, and consumer brands — where relationships, reputation, and precision matter.
The right person has real experience on the client side of a PR or communications firm. You’ve led pitches, managed clients, and handled the realities of delivery. You can spot a strong client fit before the contract is signed.
What you’ll do: Partner with our leadership team to generate and close new business — across proactive outreach, inbound follow-up, and relationship development. You’ll build proposals, represent JConnelly at industry events, and actively manage the pipeline.
This requires a clear understanding of our work and the clients we serve. We’re selective, and our clients stay — long tenures are a core part of our model.
What we’re not looking for: Someone without agency experience. A volume-driven cold caller. Anyone who needs to learn PR from scratch. This is a relationship-driven sale. Outreach needs to be targeted, informed, and credible. If you haven’t worked inside an agency, this won’t be the right fit. — The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PR or communications, with meaningful exposure to business development, and is ready to focus fully on growth. Remote or hybrid.
This role is about building relationships and identifying where there’s a strong, lasting fit. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to activate your existing network, move inbound leads through the funnel, and drive smart, targeted outreach.
We work across a focused set of industries — including financial services, technology, professional services, and consumer brands — where relationships, reputation, and precision matter.
The right person has real experience on the client side of a PR or communications firm. You’ve led pitches, managed clients, and handled the realities of delivery. You can spot a strong client fit before the contract is signed.
What you’ll do: Partner with our leadership team to generate and close new business — across proactive outreach, inbound follow-up, and relationship development. You’ll build proposals, represent JConnelly at industry events, and actively manage the pipeline.
This requires a clear understanding of our work and the clients we serve. We’re selective, and our clients stay — long tenures are a core part of our model.
What we’re not looking for: Someone without agency experience. A volume-driven cold caller. Anyone who needs to learn PR from scratch. This is a relationship-driven sale. Outreach needs to be targeted, informed, and credible. If you haven’t worked inside an agency, this won’t be the right fit. — The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PR or communications, with meaningful exposure to business development, and is ready to focus fully on growth. Remote or hybrid.