Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: New York City (Remote) OR Los Angeles (Remote) Reports to: Head of Business Development

TPD Design House is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow our business pipeline and expand TPD’s network of brands, agencies, event planners, and creative partners. The right person is personable, curious, business-minded, and energized by making connections; the kind of person who sees an opportunity, knows who to talk to, and shepherds relationships through to signed work.

You’ll work with TPD’s leadership team to support the agency’s growth strategy, identifying prospects, building relationships, managing outreach, and turning conversations into opportunities. You’ll also get to lean into your existing network to source new opportunities.

This role is ideally based in the New York City or Los Angeles area. It's remote but includes in-person client and prospect meetings, industry events, travel as needed, and visits to TPD’s design studio in Wayne, PA.

What You’ll Do

● Research and identify prospective clients, decision-makers, and agency partners aligned with TPD’s capabilities, and lead consistent outreach and follow-up.

● Build and maintain relationships with brands, agencies, event planners, and referral sources, drawing on your existing network to source new opportunities.

● Prepare for and participate in introductory meetings, capabilities presentations, and pitches, and convert qualified opportunities into active projects.

● Represent TPD at industry events and client meetings, traveling as needed to connect with clients, prospects, and partners in person.

● Manage TPD’s new business pipeline, tracking outreach, follow-ups, and next steps to keep conversations moving.

● Develop capabilities decks, case studies, and proposals in collaboration with TPD’s creative, production, and leadership teams.

Qualifications:

● Fearlessness. You’re comfortable reaching out cold, asking for the meeting, and hearing “no” without losing momentum.

● 4+ years of professional experience in a creative, branding, experiential, events, marketing, account management, or related industry.

● Strong relationship-building and written communication skills, and excellence in tracking processes and follow-through.

● Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

● Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple conversations and follow-ups at once.

● Genuine interest in branding, design, culture, and the creative industry.

● Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including regular visits to TPD’s Wayne, PA studio.

Nice to Have:

● Previous business development, sales, partnerships, or account management experience.

● Existing relationships within the New York or LA brand, agency, experiential, or creative communities.

● Experience working within a creative, design, experiential, or marketing agency.

● Familiarity with CRM, project management, or sales pipeline tools.

● Experience contributing to pitches, proposals, or capabilities presentations.

Benefits and Salary:

● Competitive Salary

● Flexible Paid Time Off

● Benefits and Retirement Packages

To Apply: Send your resume to jobs@tpddesignhouse.com .

Pay: $64,300.00 - $77,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote